Townsville Bluewater & Sportfishing Charters
Fish City Charters offers personalised bluewater and sportfishing charters in the waters surrounding Townsville and Magnetic Island. With more than 40 years of local fishing experience, each charter can be tailored around the season, weather, conditions and the species you’re interested in targeting.
Bluewater Fishing Around Townsville
Townsville’s bluewater fishing extends from the waters around Magnetic Island and Cape Cleveland to shoals, reefs and deeper offshore grounds. Where we fish on any given charter depends on the weather, sea conditions, season and what species are active at the time.
What We Target
Depending on the season and conditions, target species may include Spanish mackerel, cobia, giant trevally, queenfish, longtail tuna, coral trout, red emperor and other reef and pelagic species. At certain times of year, Townsville waters can also provide opportunities for billfish and other highly prized sportfish.
How We Fish
Fishing methods vary according to the target species and conditions and may include trolling, casting lures, jigging, soft plastics, live baiting and conventional bait fishing. The approach can change throughout the day as we respond to the conditions and where the fish are feeding.
Local Knowledge in Changing Conditions
Bluewater fishing around Townsville can change considerably with the season, tides, currents, wind and water conditions. More than 40 years of fishing these waters provides the local knowledge to choose suitable areas and techniques for the conditions on the day, rather than simply following a fixed fishing plan.
A Personalised Bluewater Charter
Fish City Charters operates with small groups, allowing the charter to be tailored to you rather than following a fixed itinerary. Whether you’re keen to target a particular species, cast lures at pelagic fish, work reef country or simply experience a day of bluewater fishing around Townsville, we’ll tailor the fishing to suit wherever possible.
Half Day & Full Day Charters
Bluewater and sportfishing is available on both Half Day and Full Day charters, subject to weather, sea conditions and the fishing planned for the day. Half Day charters run from 6:00am to 10:30am, while Full Day charters run from 6:00am to 2:30pm. Charter options, inclusions and passenger numbers are available on our Charters page.
Ready to Fish Townsville’s Bluewater?
Tell us what sort of fishing you’re interested in and we’ll help plan a charter around the season, conditions and your experience.