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Useful Links & Sponsors

This page provides a selection of useful links to our sponsors & other websites related to Wellington fishing.

> Follow Black Pearl Charters on Facebook
See what has been happening aboard the Black Pearl.

> Wellington Recreational Marine Forecast
Find out what the Wellington recreational marine forecast is from the MetService.

> Wellington Boat Fishing Forum
Latest forum updates from Wellington boat fishers on New Zealand’s leading fishing website fishing.net.nz.

> Wellington Flyfisher’s Club
Wellington Flyfisher’s Club is one of the largest fly fishing clubs in New Zealand and was established in 1984.

> New Zealand Recreational Fish Identification
Discover information and rules about New Zealand’s popular recreational fish species.

> Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, Hutt Valley
The Hunting & Fishing New Zealand team are as passionate about the outdoors as you are – their stores have been described as interesting destinations in themselves for hunters, fishers or any outdoor enthusiast!

> Steve’s Fishing Shop
Wellington’s specialist fishing tackle store, that is totally focused on serving the sports fishing community in supplying good quality tackle, and in advice and service.

  • Fantastic charter and fantastic captain. #options

    Steve Bird Avatar Steve Bird
    December 7, 2017

    positive review  Awesome good fishing Matt will look after ya

    Carl Coley Avatar Carl Coley
    October 30, 2018

    positive review  Very professional pilot. Very lovely boat. great afternoon

    Glenda Athea Avatar Glenda Athea
    November 2, 2019
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    Amanda Althouse Avatar Amanda Althouse
    October 29, 2022

    positive review  great time with great mates

    Doug Slade Avatar Doug Slade
    December 12, 2018

    Awesome day trip out, first time out but will definitely go again, Matt looked after us all very well

    Cameron Leigh Tongue Avatar Cameron Leigh Tongue
    October 27, 2017
  • Awesome morning out on the black pearl this morning. Snapper for the boys, kingi for the queen few kahawai in amongst it too! Great hospitality from Matt! Real down to earth and realistic. Highly recommend to anyone looking to do a fishing charter.

    Amanda MacDonald Avatar Amanda MacDonald
    February 15, 2018

    Wonderful day. Matt knows his stuff and the good fishing places around welly coast. Would definitely go out with him again.

    Philip Meldon Avatar Philip Meldon
    March 31, 2018

    negative review  extremely disappointed with this charter I would have got better value setting fire to my money

    Al Hackett Avatar Al Hackett
    December 28, 2020
  • Awesome!!! Was able to look after us very well especially Dad who loved his night out on the water. Found us plenty for a feed will definately be back!!

    Isaac Isa'ako Avatar Isaac Isa'ako
    October 21, 2017

    positive review  went out with Matt the other night an had an awsome time, great guy with a primo boat an knows his stuff. will deffinitly be going out with him again.

    Sam Sydow Avatar Sam Sydow
    March 2, 2021

    negative review  would not recommend very unpleasant

    Ryan Shepard Avatar Ryan Shepard
    January 7, 2021
  • positive review  awesome day out on the black pearl even know the fishing was hard due to a super full moon still went home with a good feed and had heaps of fun thanks Matt highly recommend cheers

    Scott Hurley Avatar Scott Hurley
    March 22, 2019

    positive review  Recommend Black Pearl Charters to anyone! Enjoyed yesterday even in the southerly cold and rain it was a lot of fun! No wind and calm sea. Thanks to Matt for the afternoon! Will be back!

    Ro Brown Avatar Ro Brown
    June 24, 2019

    positive review  great service , awesome host ,

    Raymond Green Avatar Raymond Green
    January 27, 2020
  • positive review  Great afternoon out on the boat, even though the fish avoided my hook- the others had more luck. Matt was absolutely brilliant with our 7 year old grandson answering his questions with great patience. We will definitely be back. Thank you

    Amanda Meldon Avatar Amanda Meldon
    December 30, 2019

    positive review  Another awesome evening out with Matt. As usual he was a great host, the gear is in top condition, boat is fast so gets you in the water quick as and he knows his stuff. fish weren't on the chew hard out but still came away with mixed bag of kahawai, snapper, trevelly, and a good gurnard so can't complain at that! All in all a awesome evening out on the pearl to finish the week off!

    Wade Craze Avatar Wade Craze
    November 23, 2018

    Put us on the biggest kings in nz! Have been on a few charters around the country and the black Pearl is at the top of our list to catch big fish! Cheers black pearl and skipper matt for the best fishing missions ever!

    Peter Wright Avatar Peter Wright
    December 7, 2017
  • positive review  We had another awesome trip with Matt Dobson, he is friendly and has a very clean and tidy vessel, its a beast of a boat really. The fishing was a day of surprises starting with the weather followed by a mixed bag with Snapper, Gurnard, Trevally, Tarakihi, Kahawai all coming aboard... Cheers Matt boys were stoked....

    Patrick Barrett Avatar Patrick Barrett
    December 22, 2020

    positive review  Our team had a great afternoon on Black Pearl. It was a beautiful day and they enjoyed the fishing.

    Fiona Palmer Avatar Fiona Palmer
    December 15, 2019

    Awesome trip out... caught about a hundred snapper kept 30!!!! Great day out with Matt... highly recommend

    Natasha Keith Avatar Natasha Keith
    January 22, 2018
  • positive review  Another fantastic day out on the water with Matt and The Black Pearl. He certainly knows where to find the fish. Would certainly recommend this Charter to anyone. We've had several trips with Matt now and he never disappoints. Bring on the next one!

    Tracy McAra Avatar Tracy McAra
    July 3, 2022

    Great day out on Black Pearl !!! Great work Matty!!

    Hamish Sproson Avatar Hamish Sproson
    January 27, 2018

    positive review  We had an amazing trip out with Black Pearl! The captain was awesome and the fishing was so much fun with plenty of snapper fillets to take home. Totally recommend and we’ll be back for more. Worth every cent!

    Sarah Sally Schiess Moncheur Avatar Sarah Sally Schiess Moncheur
    April 9, 2021
  • positive review  Matty is best skipper and good fun good times and almost guaranteed catching fish and very reasonable prices A+++

    Chris Nichols Avatar Chris Nichols
    April 3, 2019

    Fantastic day today. Thanks heaps Matt what an awesome charter. You were so welcoming and we all had a great time.

    Gaylene Boggs Avatar Gaylene Boggs
    March 30, 2018

    Great day out fishing, Matt was easy going and sorted everything for us, thanks

    James Eades Avatar James Eades
    January 4, 2018
  • Took some mates from overseas on an evening charter. Matt, the skipper, as well as being a great host, sure knows his stomping ground, as we came away with a good haul of snapper, which was what we were after.

    Wayne Affat Avatar Wayne Affat
    February 24, 2018

    positive review  Matt is a very relaxed operator, but don't be fooled. Behind the jovial man lies a wealth of fishing knowledge, not just of local Wellington waters. You will receive excellent care and dedication from a passionate skipper who loves to share his enjoyment of fishing with everyone, wether you are an absolute newbie to a seasoned veteran, your time will be structured around making fishing memories. Black Pearl Charters Wellington are one of the best I've had the pleasure of engaging for a fishing fix. I'm not new to fishing and I couldn't fault Matt's operation and cant recommend him enough. Cheers Matt, we will be back for sure.

    Aaron Reade Avatar Aaron Reade
    July 15, 2019

    Another awesome trip with Matt on the Black Pearl! If I’m organizing the trip, it will always be with him and his boat. Fast, reliable and good conversations. Not to mention a bin full of fish! �

    Dan Leavasa Avatar Dan Leavasa
    April 2, 2018
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