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Phoenix | Full Day Fishing Charter

FROM: $450
8
SingleDay
FOR AGES
12+ Years

Departure Times

Departs: 7am - Daily
Returns: 4pm - Daily

This tour is no longer operating. Alternatively, please see our Airlie Beach Fishing Charters: Early Bird 6-Hour Charter.

Pricing Options

$450 AUD / Person - Adult (18-64) (Between: 10 Jun 2025 and 31 Mar 2026)

Set out on an exhilarating six-hour fishing charter through the tropical Whitsunday Islands and out to the Reef!

  • Opportunities to catch fish across a number of sights in the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef
  • Accompanied by an expert skipper who knows where to find the best catches of the day
  • Vessel designed especially for charter fishing with twin 300HP engines
  • High-quality fishing equipment included as part of your charter
  • Lunch and refreshments included on board

The Phoenix Fishing Charter Full-Day Tour is a nine-hour adventure that takes you though the Whitsunday Islands and out to the Outer Great Barrier Reef for a fishing experience like no other. Aboard a custom fishing charter boat, equipped with twin 300HP engines and state-of-the-art Lowrance and Furuno sounders, guests can quickly reach the region's top fishing grounds like Showers Reef, Black Island Reef, Block Reef, Hardy Reef, Knuckle Reef, and Kennedy Reef with ample fishing time.

The tour includes lunch, snacks, water, and both morning and afternoon tea to keep everyone fuelled for a full day on the water. With a combination of bait fishing (bottom bashing) and jigging techniques, participants have the chance to catch prized local species such as Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Sweet Lip, and Nannygai. Phoenix’s expert crew are on hand to assist with logging your catch as well as cleaning, filleting, and bagging services so you can take your freshly caught fish home.

Fish caught on a fishing charter around the Whitsundays


Highlights 

  • 9 hours out on the water
  • An expert local skipper with knowledge of the best fishing spots
  • Venture as far as the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • High quality fishing equipment included
  • 10m Kevlacat Express vessel with twin 300HP engines
  • Perfect for group charters
  • Intimate charter size for total comfort
  • Comfortable seating, enclosed flushing toilet, fusion sound system
  • Suitable for all fishing levels
  • Dedicated, informative crew
  • Lunch, morning and afternoon tea, snacks and bottled water included
  • BYO alcohol/soft drinks (cans only)
  • Crew will clean, fillet and bag your catches
  • Faster travel, more fishing sites to explore!

Aerial shot of Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays

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What To Bring

  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses)
  • Jacket during colder months
  • Camera
  • BYO alcohol (cans only) and snacks if you wish

What's Included

  • 9 hour charter through the Whitsunday Islands and out to the Reef.
  • Bottled water
  • Sunscreen
  • Lunch (A selection of meat and salad bread rolls) & snacks
  • High quality fishing equipment
  • Your catch cleaned, filleted and bagged to take with you

What's Extra

  • Pick-ups/drop-offs from Daydream Island c...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous fishing experience?

Not necessarily. Phoenix Fishing Charters cater to guests of all fishing abilities from beginner to expert.

What happens to the fish I catch?

Your fish will be marked by the crew so that you can identify it as your catch. 

The crew will then put your fish on ice until the end of the trip, when it will be cleaned, filleted, and bagged for you to take home.

Where does this charter go?

This charter will take you to some of the best fishing spots among the 74 Whitsunday Islands, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Outer Great Barrier Reef.

Is the vessel wheelchair accessible?

While Phoenix Fishing Charters' boat is not registered as wheelchair accessible. Reach out to the team directly or through one of our agents and they will do their best to accommodate you.

Are there any restrictions on BYO

If you're bringing alcohol, you may only bring cans.

No glass or bananas are permitted on board.

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