A Gold Coast Fishing Charter: What To Look Forward To

When thinking about your next holiday in Australia, consider experiencing a Gold Coast fishing charter. You can not only have the expereince of catching fish but also take in the sights and sounds of being on the ocean with family and friends. It is common to see dolphins as well as whales during certain months of the year.

Don't think you have to be an expert fisherman. Gold Coast fishing charter operators are equipped to handle the absolute novice. Also don't be trapped into thinking that you have to always be fishing or that you even have to fish at all.

Okay lets get down to the nuts and bolts. There are two basic fishing choices after you have decided to go on a Gold Coast fishing charter. You may go with the calm water option. This is for the kind of person who wants to enjoy the experience without having to struggle to keep his breakfast down or to have to hang on for dear life when the boat hits a patch of bad weather. The second choice is to go offshore. This is for the thrill seeker and the brave at heart or the one who simply wants to catch the biggies.

Which ever of the Gold coast fishing charter options that you decide is right for you, you next have to make the choice between a full or half day charter. The price range for a full day charter is from $150 up to $220. Half day charters vary from $90 up to $150. Other considerations to bear in mind are: comfort, size of boat, method of fishing and where you go to fish.

One question that is usually always asked when people enquire about taking a Gold Coast fishing charter is "what do we bring?". All fishing equipment including bait is provided as is a meal, snacks and beverages. Bear in mind that motion sickness tablets are NOT provided due to legal reasons. You are best advised to bring your own tablets.

Gold Coast fishing charter operators operate from either the Tweed River area on the border of NSW and Queensland as well as from the Broadwater area at the northern end of the Gold Coast.

So what kind of fish can you expect to catch when you join a Gold Coast fishing charter? spotted mackerel, cobia, tailor, king fish, snapper, teraglin, king fish and amber jack and more. Up to 12 or more species may be caught on a single outing. Other species include game fish such as marlin, tuna and wahoo may also be caught.

One final point to be aware of is that Gold Coast fishing charters operate 365 days a year. Bear in mind though that fishing conditions are seasonal. Targetted fish are described as being either cold water or warm water. During the winter months, reef fishing is best. During the summer months, trolling or casting for pelagic fish is best.