Australia is the only country surrounded by the ocean from all sides, making it the perfect destination for a fishing charter. Anglers visiting Australia will be pleased to know there are many types of fish they can expect to catch and there are fishing charters available for a wide range of budgets, in all destinations around the country.

Fishing Charters in Perth, Australia

All of coastal Western Australia is great for fishing, but Perth is the best city for fishing charters on the west coast of the country. Here you can head out on a deep-sea fishing charter, hire a fishing boat, or book a fishing safari in Perth.

Some great fishing spots in Perth include:

  • Narrows Bridge
  • Fremantle. Fremantle Fishing charters are a popular choice for visitors
  • Claremont Jetty Fishing
  • North Mole Drive
  • Rottnest Island
  • Ricey Beach
  • Floreat Drain

Prices for fishing charters in Perth start around $98/person and you can rent or hire fishing boats with a guide to take you to the best places to make catches of whiting, salmon, and many other types of fish.

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Fishing Charters in Cairns, Australia

Cairns is most well-known for being the jumping-off point to the Great Barrier Reef, making it popular with scuba divers and snorkelers, but it's a great fishing destination too. Cairns fishing charters will take you out into the Pacific where you can catch all sorts of fish like Mangrove Jack, Black Marlin, Coral Trout, Flathead, Sooty Grunter, Barracuda, Snapper and Red Emperor. In addition to reef fishing in Cairns, you can also head out onto the rivers of Cairns and Port Douglas for some excellent fishing experiences.

Book a fishing charter in Cairns for as affordable as $200/day and enjoy a barbecue on board. Your captain and crew on the fishing boat can even prepare the fish you catch for you, making it a very special experience.

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Fishing Charters in Sydney, Australia

Fishing in Sydney, Australia is a popular activity for tourists looking to experience the fishing culture of this big city. Fishing charters in Sydney start around $140/person and you can choose from deep-sea fishing, coastal fishing, reef fishing, and fly fishing in Sydney, Australia.

Some of the best fishing spots around Sydney include:

  • Gunnamatta Bay
  • Gladesville Wharf
  • Beulah Street Wharf
  • Brighton-Le-Sands
  • Manly Dam
  • Gordon's Bay

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Species of Fish to Catch in Australia

The Australian flathead ranks as one of the top species that are fished regularly. This fish is typically found in estuaries and coastal bays including Port Phillip Bay, from Cairns in Queensland to the Gippsland Lakes in Victoria. It can also be found on sand, gravel, mud, and seagrass. Although they are caught all year round, their peak hunting season is during summers.

Barramundi is another famous fish species known in Australia. It can easily be identified by its pointed head, concave forehead, large jaw extending behind the eye, and tail fin. Its color varies from silver to muddy brown and weighs around 10 kilograms to 20 kilograms and can reach lengths of more than 1 meter. It inhabits a wide variety of habitats including tidal rivers, freshwater lagoons, and coastal foreshores. It is best to go for Barramundi fishing in the early morning, late afternoon, or night. The most common fishing method with Barramundi is using hard-bodied lures with a slow, twitching retrieve with occasional hard twitches.

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Black bream is a name familiar to almost all the anglers in Australia. This easily distinguished fish found in Shark Bay in the north all the way to the South Australian border in the south. It is found in estuaries and rivers and can also be caught in shallow rivers or deep waters. This is one of the reasons why these fish are so popular: they can be caught at any time of the day and with all kinds of baits and lures.

Another name frequently found in the list of highly fished-for species is the Pink Snapper. It is found from Coral Bay in the north to the South Australian border. The smaller fish can be caught in shallow waters but the larger ones are usually found in deep patches. Snapper is fished on baits such as slimy mackerel, pilchard, squid, and octopus and can also be caught by using lead head jigs and metal lures. Snapper season begins around October and lasts for about three to four months. It fights hard, is very difficult to catch, and tastes great. These characteristics attract a lot of anglers and fishermen.

Mulloway is among those top fish that are highly prized by most of the anglers in Australia. There are very few anglers who have not dreamt about catching this one. One of the best parts of fishing for mulloway is that it can be done all year. The Exmouth Gulf in the north to the South Australian border in the south is considered to be the hotspot for mulloways.

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These are among the most fished for species in Australia. It is always beneficial to learn about the fish before fishing for it as it can help you learn different techniques to catch the fish of your choice. Australia has thousands of fishing charters available, so choose one and good luck!