Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba 

4.8/5 (38 reviews)
 Parkyn Parade (Boat Ramp), Mooloolaba, QL 4557, Australia
4.8/5 (38 reviews)
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Parkyn Parade (Boat Ramp)
Mooloolaba, QL, Australia

Fishing Smooth Water can’t wait to introduce you to Mooloolaba’s river system. Alongside experienced and friendly local captains Steve Wilkes or Brent Merchant, you’ll have the chance to reel in a huge variety of spectacular species, using top-quality gear and lures. Come aboard and get ready for an angling experience worth its weight in gold!

Capt. Steve and Capt. Brent have been exploring river systems since they were children. They use years of knowledge and experience to provide guests with a variety of first-class fishing trips that’ll see you cruising a variety of local fishing grounds. You’ll have the chance to hook estuary, river, and bay species such as Flathead, Bream, Whiting, Trevally, Snapper, Mangrove Jack, and more.

Capt. Steve and Capt. Brent welcome anglers of all ages and abilities on board, including children and guests with disabilities. You’ll be heading out to the hotspots onboard the 19’ Bluefin Barracuda aluminium vessel, perfectly built to accommodate up to 4 anglers in comfort and safety. Your vessel is decked out with all the necessary navigational gear, including GPS and fish finder, as well as life vests, and a live-well to keep your catch fresh.

Depending on the fishing grounds you explore, and the fish you target, you’ll be trying out a variety of techniques to land your dream species. Capt. Steve and Capt. Brent will have you spinning, popping, trolling, and jigging using light tackle – this allows for plenty of hands-on angling action! Capt. Steve and Capt. Brent cater to every type of angler, from true novices to hardened fishermen, so don’t worry if you’ve never held a rod before.

Your trip includes top-notch rods, reels and lures (working on replace if lost), plus complimentary soft plastics and general tackle to use during your fishing experience. You’ll also be able to take your catch home with you. Come aboard Fishing Smooth Water - Mooloolaba for the angling adventure of a lifetime!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (60)

Brilliant  -  a great experience which will be repeated
Great half day fishing
Great half day fishing
+57

Angler rating

32
4
1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 38 reviews
Showing: 5 of 38 reviews
Geoff D.
Geoff D.
5.0/5

Jul 5, 2025

Half Day Trip – Saturday (PM)

Great afternoon

VERIFIED

Steve was a wonderful host and knew where the fish were Very professional outfit

Steve was a wonderful host and knew where the fish were Very professional outfit  

 Geoff D. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba
 Geoff D. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba

Kimberly H.
Kimberly H.

Mar 21, 2025

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

Captain replied
2 persons find this review helpful
2 persons find this review helpful
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Joanna S.
Joanna S.
4.7/5

Jul 9, 2023

Half Day Trip – Exclusive (PM)

Fishing fun

VERIFIED

Conditions were slightly challenging, with a bit of wind, but it did not stop us having a great fishing trip. Using different techniques, we caught a variety of fish, including a trevelli, flathead, bream and lots of whiting. Always the sign of a successful trip... when you have a good feed of fresh fish for dinner! My kids loved the fishing and getting to drive the boat was an added bonus! Thanks Steve.

Conditions were slightly challenging, with a bit of wind, but it did not stop us having a great fishing trip. Using different...  

 Joanna S. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba
 Joanna S. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba

Mark T.
Mark T.

Brisbane, Queensland

5.0/5

Jan 12, 2023

Half Day Trip – Exclusive (PM)

Half day trip

VERIFIED

Fantastic experience. My boys aged 8,11 and 13 had a great time. We came home with both fish and plenty of stories of the ones that got away.

Fantastic experience. My boys aged 8,11 and 13 had a great time. We came home with both fish and plenty of stories of the ones...  

 Mark T. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba
1 person finds this review helpful
 Mark T. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba
1 person finds this review helpful

James M.
James M.

Chester, NH

5.0/5

Jan 3, 2022

3/4 Day Trip

Great day out

VERIFIED

Hi I just want to thanks Steve for a great day out Myself and the kids had the best day ever Can’t complain with a 78cm flathead Along with a heap of bream and a bonus Cod What a day and can recommend to any one or family who wants a great day out Thanks again Steve

Hi I just want to thanks Steve for a great day out Myself and the kids had the best day ever Can’t complain with a 78cm flathead...  

Captain replied
 James M. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba
1 person finds this review helpful
 James M. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 4, 2022
Thanks Jimmy. It was great meeting you all. You all fished hard for 7.5 hours in tough conditions and did incredibly well. Hope you enjoyed your dinner! Catch you again soon.
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US $379 
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US $379 
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US $437 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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US $437 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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US $476 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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US $476 
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US $560 
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US $709 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (60)

Brilliant  -  a great experience which will be repeated
Great half day fishing
Great half day fishing
+57

Angler rating

32
4
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 38 reviews
Showing: 5 of 38 reviews
Geoff D.
Geoff D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great afternoon

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Saturday (PM) on July 5, 2025

Steve was a wonderful host and knew where the fish were Very professional outfit

Steve was a wonderful host and knew where the fish were Very professional outfit  

 Geoff D. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba

Kimberly H.
Kimberly H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

Trip was supposed to happen on March 21, 2025

The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

2 persons find this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)

Joanna S.
Joanna S.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing fun

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Exclusive (PM) on July 9, 2023

Conditions were slightly challenging, with a bit of wind, but it did not stop us having a great fishing trip. Using different techniques, we caught a variety of fish, including a trevelli, flathead, bream and lots of whiting. Always the sign of a successful trip... when you have a good feed of fresh fish for dinner! My kids loved the fishing and getting to drive the boat was an added bonus! Thanks Steve.

Conditions were slightly challenging, with a bit of wind, but it did not stop us having a great fishing trip. Using different techniques, we caught a variety of fish, including a trevelli, flathead, bream and lots of whiting. Always the sign of a successful trip... when you have a good feed of fresh fish for dinner! My kids loved the fishing and getting to drive the boat was an added bonus! Thanks Steve.  

 Joanna S. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba

Mark T.
Mark T.

Brisbane, Queensland

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Exclusive (PM) on January 12, 2023

Fantastic experience. My boys aged 8,11 and 13 had a great time. We came home with both fish and plenty of stories of the ones that got away.

Fantastic experience. My boys aged 8,11 and 13 had a great time. We came home with both fish and plenty of stories of the ones that got away.  

 Mark T. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba
1 person finds this review helpful

James M.
James M.

Chester, NH

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day out

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on January 3, 2022

Hi I just want to thanks Steve for a great day out Myself and the kids had the best day ever Can’t complain with a 78cm flathead Along with a heap of bream and a bonus Cod What a day and can recommend to any one or family who wants a great day out Thanks again Steve

Hi I just want to thanks Steve for a great day out Myself and the kids had the best day ever Can’t complain with a 78cm flathead Along with a heap of bream and a bonus Cod What a day and can recommend to any one or family who wants a great day out Thanks again Steve  

 James M. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 4, 2022
Thanks Jimmy. It was great meeting you all. You all fished hard for 7.5 hours in tough conditions and did incredibly well. Hope you enjoyed your dinner! Catch you again soon.
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FAQs about Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Bluefin Barracuda
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
34 knots
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