A Gold Coast Fishing Charter: A Great Day Out

Hey, whose been to the Gold Coast in Australia? It's an absolute mecca for any serious international travel ling tourist. It's a place where man and nature meet. One of the best ways to experience the Gold Coast is to go on a Gold Coast fishing charter. So what do you get when you go on a Gold Coast fishing charter? Read on.

Gold Coast fishing charters especially target novice or even first time fishermen and fisher women. At the same time, fishing experts are welcomed and are encouraged to team up with others of like mind to tailor a charter just for them. Know too that fishing is not the 'be all and end all'. You can enjoy the ride, the scenery or just being with your group

Gold Coast fishing charters offer two basic fishing plans. One can be termed "calm water" fishing and the other is called "off shore" fishing. For the elderly and frail or those with medical conditions, the calm water option may be the pick of the two choices. But for those that have to have it 'with the lot', go for the offshore option.

So what's the price of all the Gold Coast fishing charter deals? From $85-$140 you can take a 5 hour trip. If you pay between $140-$190 you can take a 9 hour trip. The other factors that separate the different operators include: boat size/comfort levels and the actual areas that are visited. Bear in mind that some operators will limit the areas accessed, to save on fuel.

A common question is, what do we need to bring? Gold Coast fishing charters supply all the essentials for a fun day out which includes all the fishing equipment, bait, food and drinks. The equipment supplied is suitable for the style of fishing employed by the particular charter company chosen. If you want to bring your own equipment just speak to the crew beforehand who will advise you accordingly. There is one thing not provided for legal reasons, that is, motion sickness tablets. It is advisable to bring your own since they are a great insurance policy against the risk of sea sickness.

Gold Coast fishing charters operate from the Tweed River area in the south as well as the Broadwater area at the northern end of the Gold Coast. Weather conditions, boat size, type of fishing all impact the kind of fishing experience you can expect to have. Mostly though, reef fishing is the norm at depths of 20-90 meters. Boats either drift over the reefs or they anchor up.

What type of fish should one expect to bring in whilst on a Gold Coast fishing charter? snapper, pearl perch, teraglin, cobia, spotted mackerel, tailor, amberjack and kingfish. Having said that, you could very well catch a dozen or more different species on the same day including the fast swimming pelagic fish that occupy the surface areas of the ocean. These include: sharks, mahi mahi, marlin etc.

When can you go out on a Gold Coast fishing charter? Anytime of the year. However bear in mind that there are two basic types of target fish. They can be termed "warm water" and "cold water" fish. The winter season is the time to focus on bottom or reef fishing. However during the warmer months there is a tremendous opportunity to use live bites or to troll for pelagic fish such as tune.