A Gold Coast Fishing Charter: A Great Day Out
August 16th, 2009
The Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia is an internationally recognized holiday destination. It offers a popular blend of man made entertainment and access to natural attractions. A great day out for all the family and friends is a Gold Coast fishing charter. So what can you expect if you make a Gold Coast fishing charter part of your must do things to do when you visit?
Before saying anything I want to hasten to say that Gold Coast fishing charter operators cater for the absolute novice when it comes to fishing whilst at the same time, they welcome the expert. Don’t be trapped into thinking that you have to fish anyway. Most do but some don’t. Those that don’t fish have a wow of a time going on the ride, taking in the sights and all whilst being in the company of family or friends.
When you choose to go on a Gold Coast fishing charter, you need to choose between fishing in calm water or going offshore. The latter is the excitement adrenalin pumping option. The former is for those that prefer to feel like they are still on land.
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 commonly asked question when people ask about going on a Gold Coast fishing charter is “what do we need to bring?” The fact is that unless you have some special requirements, everything is provided except for motion sickness tablets. It is against the law for a charter boat operator to hand these out. However, the essentials that you do get includes: fishing equipment, bait, food and drink and sunscreen. If you wish you can bring your own fishing gear but check first with the boat crew so that the gear you bring will be appropriate for the style of fishing that will be employed.
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.
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