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Shared Fishing Charter
Small Groups Sorrento | Port Phillip Bay & Bass Strait • 1.5 hours from Melbourne

Big boat. Small groups.
Plenty of room to fish without being packed in like sardines.
We stay on the fish — no shortcuts.
We’ll even clean your catch for you at the end of the trip.
Fishing Port Phillip Bay or Bass Strait depending on conditions, departing from Sorrento just 1.5 hours from Melbourne.

 

Pricing (GST incl.)
Public Holidays: +$20 pp, payable on board. Got 10 people? You're eligible for a Private Charter

What’s Included

• Rods, reels, bait and tackle
• Onboard toilet
• Complimentary water
• You keep the fish you catch

• Fish cleaned for sure, filleted if time allows

  4h Squid Fishing (Bay) → $150

Bay fishing — typically calmer waters, great for beginners.


  5h
Bay + Rip (Bay meets the ocean) → $180

Bay fishing — typically calmer waters, great for beginners. If it’s rough, we’ll move to where conditions are better.
→ snapper · trevally · squid ·  whiting · flathead · Australian salmon

  6h Bay + Offshore (Ocean) → $200

Weather dependent — the 6h gives us the option to head offshore when conditions allow.
→ snapper · flathead · kingfish · bluefin tuna · mackerel · nannygai · reef species · sharks (mako, school, gummy)

  8h Deep Sea → $270

Our 8h Deep Sea Fishing Charter gives us the chance to head further into Bass Strait and target much bigger fish like Southern Bluefin Tuna, Kingfish, Gummy Shark, Snapper, School Sharks, monster squid, Flathead and more. And if they’re not playing the game, we’ll still put you onto something worth taking home.

Why Choose Our Shared Charters

• Small groups (max 12 — no overcrowding)
• Experienced skipper who keeps you on the fish
• Fish cleaned and ready to take home
• All gear, bait and tackle included
• Suitable for beginners and experienced anglers

Policy

Customer cancellations within 7 days of departure are non-refundable. Rescheduling will be offered subject to availability.

Customer cancellations within 48 hours of departure are non-refundable and not eligible for rescheduling.

Unsafe weather or minimum numbers not met: full refund or reschedule at the customer's choice.

Departure

Sorrento Pier, VIC 3943 – the same pier as the Queenscliff ferry terminal. Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can get you sorted before departure.

What to Bring

• Warm layers (it gets chilly on the water)
• Closed-in shoes
• Hat and sunscreen
• Drinks and snacks (BYO)
• No kettle onboard for safety reasons while underway. Feel free to bring a thermos 
• An esky if you have one (we provide bags, but aim to stay plastic-free)

Good to Know 

Cancellation  Check our Policy for full details.
• Licence  We don’t require a licence, but Victorian law does. Exemptions: under 18, over 70, pensioners, seniors card. Get it from Vic Fisheries.
• Parking Free up the hill by Sorrento Pub

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