Topnotch Game Fishing

Half Day Share or Private Charters: 8.00am to 12.00pm or 1.00pm to 5.00pm
3/4 Day Private Charters: 8.00am - 2:00pm
Full Day Private Charters: 8.00am to 4.00pm

Half Day Share Charters:
Share Charter on “The Pirate”: $335 per person minimum age 6yrs  (maximum 8 passengers)

Half Day Private Charters:
Private Charter on "Pirate": $2,500 (maximum 8 passengers) 

3/4 Day Private Charters:
Private Charter on "Moonshine": $4,450 (maximum 8 passengers) 

Full Day Private Charters:
Private Charter on "Moonshine": $5,150 (maximum 8 passengers)

Water bottles, bait & tackle (Shimano rods & reels).
Catering is also included on 3/4 and Full Day Charters. The 6-hour charter includes a morning tea platter (variety of fruit and biscuits), and the 8-hour charter includes a morning tea platter (variety of fruit and biscuits) and also the afternoon platter (antipasto platter).

The crew will prepare your fish to take back to your accommodation, or for a small fee, selected local restaurants will cook the fish to your liking.

Discover the Whitsunday’s tropical Coral Sea fishing and the 74 island wonders in elite style onboard
"The Pirate" (34 Pirate) and "Moonshine" (40 Black Watch). Both game boats are Australian custom build sports fishers specifially designed for game fishing to put you on the frontline of trophy fish. The Whitsundays Islands and The Great Barrier Reef sets the scene for one of the world’s most incredible sports reef fishing experiences.

On your half day charter you will fish around the scenic Whitsunday Islands and reefs targeting Coral Trout, Nannygai, local Snapper, Sweetlip and Cod.
 
Travelling to more remote grounds on 3/4 day and full day charters fishing the outer Whitsunday Islands and the shipping channel. (weather depending) A wider variety of fish in higher volumes is targeted, including red emperor, coral trout, red throat emperor, nannygai, cobia, various trevally, longtail tuna, spanish mackerel, black marlin, sailfish, and much more.
 
Trolling and bottom reef fishing are included with all private charters and if fish closures seasons allow. Pelagic fish targeted when trolling include Spanish Mackerel, Spotted Mackerel,  Longtail Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Black Marlin and Sailfish.
 
Whales are often sited during June to September.

Hat
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Camera
Sun protective clothing
Flat-soled shoes or thongs (no high-heels)

Terms And Conditions:
Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of either a deposit or full payment for the charter. All outstanding balances must be paid and cleared prior to the charter departure date.
All charters are subject to weather conditions on the day. The Captain reserves the right to cancel or amend a charter due to unsafe weather conditions, unforeseen mechanical breakdowns, or any other circumstance that may affect the safety of guests, crew or the vessel. In these circumstances, Topnotch Game Fishing can offer an alternative charter date subject to availability or a full refund.

No refunds or credits will be provided if a guest is unable to continue or complete the charter due to seasickness or any other personal medical condition.

All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD).

The minimum age for all charters is 6 years. Shared charters are subject to minimum passenger numbers. The Pirate requires a minimum of six (6) tickets sold to operate. Moonshine, when operating shared charters in place of The Pirate, requires a minimum of eight (8) tickets sold.

Fishing Equipment
Guests must use all fishing equipment responsibly and follow the instructions provided by the Captain and crew at all times. Our crew will demonstrate the correct techniques for using rods, reels and tackle to ensure both guest safety and the longevity of our equipment. Any rods, reels, tackle or other equipment that are lost or damaged as a result of negligence, misuse, reckless operation, or failure to follow the instructions of the Captain or crew may be charged to the guest at the reasonable cost of repair or replacement.

Guest Conduct & Safety
The Captain's decision regarding the safe operation of the vessel and the conduct of guests is final. Guests must comply with all safety directions and instructions given by the Captain and crew throughout the charter. Topnotch Game Fishing reserves the right to terminate a charter for any guest whose behaviour is unsafe, reckless, abusive, or places themselves, other guests, the crew, or the vessel at risk. In these circumstances, no refund will be provided.

Cancellation Policy
* Cancellations made more than 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time are eligible for a full refund.
* Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled departure time will result in forfeiture of 100% of the charter price.

Guest Amendment Policy
Guests who request to reschedule a booking more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time are eligible for amendment, subject to availability.

Fuel Levy Policy
In the event of significant increases in fuel costs or fuel supply shortages, Topnotch Game Fishing reserves the right to apply a fuel surcharge to confirmed bookings. Any applicable fuel levy will be advised prior to departure and must be paid before the charter commences.
 

For full Terms and Conditions, please visit the Topnotch website.

Cancellations made more than 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time are eligible for a full refund.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled departure time will result in forfeiture of 100% of the charter price.