Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours

Hamilton Island’s Premier Reef/Sports Fishing Charters

“Living on island time & fishing in paradise!”

Based at Hamilton Island which is perfectly located just off the eastern Queensland coastline of Australia and in the heart of the 74 Whitsundays Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

Topnotch Game Fishing offers two custom-built sports fishing vessels for fishing charters. There is a charter option to suit everyone’s budget from affordable half-day share charters to liveaboard fishing charters to the Great Barrier Reef

A variety of charter options to suit everyone from affordable to luxury.

Shared half-day fishing charters
Half-day private fishing charters
Full-day private fishing charters
Livaboard fishing charters at the Great Barrier Reef.

The backbone of the Topnotch Game Fishing business is the dynamic husband and wife duo Captain Russell and Marlene Hicks. The Hicks have extensively fished the Whitsunday region for ten years now and offer a variety of fishing styles. They understand the Whitsunday waters like the back of their hands.

Services

Half-day Shared Fishing Charters

$285

Discover sport and reef fishing in paradise!

Topnotch Game Fishing is based at Hamilton Island which is perfectly located just off the eastern Queensland coastline of Australia and in the heart of the 74 Whitsundays Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

Choose from morning or afternoon half-day fishing charters onboard The Pirate. Fish the many picturesque Whitsunday Islands and fringing reefs for tasty table fish like coral trout, nannygai, sweetlip, snapper and many more!

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Family Friendly

Private Full Day Fishing Charters

$3800

Full day fishing experience to World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef from Hamilton Island Marina.

The Whitsundays is based right in the heart of the system, the reef is perfectly poised just off the central Queensland coastline a two hour passage away. The GBR sets the scene for one of the world’s most incredible game fishing destinations. At the reef, pelagic species targeted are the elusive black marlin, sailfish, Spanish mackerel, tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo and giant trevally.

Also, tasty table fish caught from the reef are coral trout, nannygai, red emperor and a variety of sweetlip, snappers and cod. This whole boat booking charter option is ideal for those choosing to share this experience with friends and family.

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Half-Day Private Fishing Charters

$2200

Private half-day fishing charter – Hamilton Island (4 hours)

Whole boat bookings are perfect for small groups or those wanting to spoil themselves with a more exclusive custom fishing experience.

These charters are customised to suit the client’s needs & allow guests to target a specific fish type or a fishing style. Choose from bottom fishing for reef fish, like small/large-mouth nannygai, coral trout, red emperor, grassy emperor, Indonesian snapper, cobia and a variety of sweetlip/cod. Or you can troll for pelagic fish like Spanish mackerel, spotted mackerel & longtail tuna using lures, dead baits, skirts & hard body lures. A mixture of both styles of fishing is very popular.

Inclusions:
The whole boat booking – up to a maximum of 8 guests.
Departing at 8 am & returning at 12 pm from Hamilton Island Marina, D Arm.
Bait & high-quality Shimano fishing tackle are supplied.
Customised charter – reef or sports fishing. (can do both)
Complimentary bottles of water.
The minimum age is six years old
Fish filleted to your liking.
Professionally crewed by local guides.
Take home your catch to cook at your island accommodation or restaurant. (highly recommended!)

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Family Friendly

Liveaboard Sports/Reef Fishing Charters

From $7600 to $15200

Topnotch Game Fishing offers the Whitsunday liveaboard sports/reef fishing charters, providing an exceptional opportunity for avid game fishermen. The Whitsundays is home to the world heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, which offers a majestic and diverse reef system. This location provides the perfect setting for a remarkable fishing experience. With a liveaboard charter, you can fully immerse yourself in the fishing action, maximizing your chances of catching that fish of a lifetime. Another key point is being able to fly straight into Hamilton Island and depart from the luxurious island.

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