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Melbourne Fishing Charters
Small Group Trips from Sorrento
Looking for a fishing charter near Melbourne?
Our trips depart from Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula, just 1.5 hours from the city. We run small group fishing charters focused on quality, no overcrowding. Just a proper day on the water fishing Port Phillip Bay or Bass Strait depending on conditions.
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
Where We Fish
Fishing from Sorrento gives us access to some of the best fishing grounds near Melbourne:
Port Phillip Bay (snapper, whiting, squid, flathead)
The Rip / Heads (salmon, reef species)
Bass Strait (offshore trips, tuna, kingfish)
What You Can Catch
Depending on the season and conditions, you can catch:
Snapper
Whiting
Squid (calamari)
Flathead
Trevally
Australian Salmon
Gummy Shark
Mackerel
Tuna (seasonal)
Kingfish (seasonal)
The Crew
Small crew. Hands-on from start to finish.
Theo runs every trip personally and is always chasing the best conditions for the day, whether that means Port Phillip Bay, The Rip or Bass Strait.
Jules keeps the deck running smoothly helping with gear, bait, fish cleaning and making sure everyone’s looked after onboard.
The Boat
Big boat. Small groups.
Our Westcoaster gives you more room to fish comfortably, a warm cabin to get out of the weather, and a stable ride when heading offshore.
We deliberately keep numbers low so the boat never feels overcrowded.
Just a proper day on the water.
What Our Customers Say
5.0 rating from 80+ Google reviews
“If you’re even thinking about booking a fishing charter in Sorrento, stop thinking and just do it. This crew is next level. From the very first message, the communication with Marine (one of the owners) was honestly elite. Clear, fast, friendly, and reassuring. Zero stress, zero confusion, just smooth sailing! Out on the water, Theo the other owner is as cool as they come. Calm, knowledgeable. You feel confident the second you meet him. They think of everything, I was absolutely freezing and they provided me a jacket — lifesaver.
Huge shout-out to Jules as well. So helpful, patient, and happy to jump in. The whole crew genuinely love what they do, and it shows. Great vibes, we caught fish. What more could you want? Highly recommend. We’ll 100% be back!” — Julia
Check Availability
Limited spots. No overcrowding.
If you’re searching for a fishing charter in Melbourne, our trips from Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula offer a more personalised experience. With small groups and access to both Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, we focus on quality fishing, not numbers.