Half Day Fishing Charter in Airlie Beach: Hook Your Next Adventure
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, including families and beginners; mostly seated or standing on the boat with light movement.
Overview
Experience the thrill of a half-day fishing charter from Airlie Beach, Queensland, among wild coral reefs and pristine islands. Ideal for anglers aged 5 and up, this trip blends expert guidance, stunning scenery, and the vibrant marine life of the Whitsundays.
Half Day Fishing Charter
Ages 5+ • 4 Hours • Fishing The Islands
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About This Adventure
Fishing Around The Scenic Whitsunday Islands
Duration
4 Hours
About
During this trip you will be fishing using bait (bottom bashing) and jigs (jigging) targeting some of the many different fish around the Whitsundays such as Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Sweet Lip, Nannygai and many more species.
About the Skipper
Ty, our experienced Skipper and Business Owner, has been fishing the East Coast of Queensland since he was a young boy. Growing up in the Great Sandy Strait on the Fraser Coast, he went on to become a Commercial Fisherman at 15yrs of age and got his Skippers ticket aged 19. Since then, he has chartered fishing boats all the way from the Gold Coast up to the Whitsundays, and through to the Torres Strait, the Gulf of Carpentaria & the Arefura Sea.
Ty enjoys getting his customers on to the fish and is renowned for putting people on to their trophy catch of Nannygai, Red Emperor, Coral Trout, Tusk Fish, Tuna, Giant Trevally, Spanish Mackerel and many other species on the Great Barrier Reef.
About the Company
Phoenix Fishing Charters cater for all levels of fishing, from experienced anglers to beginners, children over the age of 5 and Seniors. Private Group bookings can be customised towards corporate teams, bucks and hens parties, family adventures, or groups of mates who want a unique fishing experience. We operate from the Port of Airlie and the crew fish all year round (depending on the weather and sea conditions). They are dedicated to customer service, taking pride in ensuring that you and/or your group will have the best possible fishing experience onboard. Our boat is a 10m Kevlacat Express with 2024 model twin 300HP engines and both Lowrance & Furuno Sounders. The boat has been designed and built for charter fishing to get you on to the fish faster and to get the adrenalin pumping. The boat accommodates up to 8 guests alongside 2 crew and has all the comforts of spacious seating, full canopy, a fusion sound system and an enclosed flushing toilet.
Trip Inclusions:
- Bottled Water
- Sunscreen
- High Quality Fishing Equipment
- Bait and lures provided
- Your catch cleaned, filleted and put on ice
*reef taxes included
Adventure Tips
Bring Sun Protection
Queensland’s sun is intense year-round; wear a wide-brimmed hat and reef-safe sunscreen to stay protected while on the boat.
Stay Hydrated
Carry plenty of water or hydrating fluids to prevent dehydration during your half-day on the water.
Dress in Layers
Morning sea breezes can be cool; a lightweight windbreaker helps you stay comfortable while fishing.
Pack a Small Cooler
Bring a small cooler to store your catch and keep it fresh until you return to shore.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles
- Pod of bottlenose dolphins
History
Airlie Beach has been a fishing hub for locals long before tourism, with traditional Indigenous owners managing marine resources sustainably.
Conservation
The charter operates with eco-friendly practices to minimize disturbance to fragile reef habitats and promotes catch-and-release ethics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protects your skin and the delicate marine environment during sunny trips.
summer specific
Fishing Gloves
Helps grip slippery fish and handle gear safely.
Polarized Sunglasses
Reduces glare off the water to spot fish and protect eyes.
spring specific
Light Rain Jacket
Keeps you dry and warm if weather changes unexpectedly.
winter specific