A Gold Coast Fishing Charter: Get Ready Guys

So what's on the agenda for your next Aussie holiday? Why not convince family and friends to take a Gold Coast fishing charter? In case you are wondering its more than about just catching fish. It's also about being in Nature and with the people you like hanging out with. Dolphin and whale sightings are a common occurence.

In case you are wondering, you don't have to be a world champion fisherman or woman. Gold Coast fishing charter operators are ready to accomodate the absolute newbie. Furthermore don't be stuck in 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.

Whatever the Gold Coast fishing charter option you choose, you need to decide whether to go for a full day out or half day. The prices vary from $90-$150 for a half day to $150-$220 for a full day. Other things to consider include the size of boat, comfort level desired, styles of fishing and fishing grounds visited.

One of the first questions people ask when enquiring about Gold Coast fishing charters is "what are we supposed to bring on board?" The answer is simple. All fishing gear including bait is provided. Also all food and drinks are provided. One thing not provided is sea sickness tablets because of legal reasons. It is reccommended that you bring your own motion sickness tablets. Other than that, sunscreen, hat, warm clothes etc as common sense dictates.

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.

The kind of fish you can expect to catch by taking a Gold Coast fishing charter include: pearl perch, snapper, teraglin, spotted mackerel, cobia, tailor, king fish and amberjack. It is not uncommon to catch as many as 12 different species on the same outing which could include the more sporting species such as tuna, marlin, and wahoo.

Finally, Gold Coast fishing charters are conducted all year round. Bear in mind that fishing conditions do vary seasonally. Target fish species are referred to as cold water and warm water. When the water gets colder, this is the best time for reef fishing. Warmer waters are the best time to target free swimming pelagic fish.