Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba 

4.8/5 (36 reviews)
 Parkyn Parade (Boat Ramp), Mooloolaba, QL 4557, Australia
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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!

Sports Tuition

Charter Operator

Sports Tuition

24 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip – (Exclusive AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for up to 4 people
US $375 
Half Day Trip – Exclusive (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for up to 4 people
US $375 
Half Day Trip – Saturday (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sat)
Price for up to 4 people
US $433 
Half Day Trip – Saturday (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Sat)
Price for up to 4 people
US $433 
Half Day Trip – Sunday (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $472 
Half Day Trip – Sunday (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $472 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for up to 4 people
US $555 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for up to 4 people
US $703 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 36 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
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Angler rating

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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 37 reviews
Kimberly H.
Kimberly H.

The captain canceled

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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.

 

1 person finds this review helpful

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

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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

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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
Sports Tuition
Sports Tuition (The Charter Operator)
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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Danny D.
Danny D.

Cohasset, MA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day Adventure

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Half Day Trip – (Exclusive AM) on January 16, 2023

Steve is the best! Unfortunately weather sucked but we still got fish! Highly recommend!!!

Steve is the best! Unfortunately weather sucked but we still got fish! Highly recommend!!!  

 Danny D. recommends Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba

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FAQs about Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba

What are the trip rates for Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba?

Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba offers the following trips to customers:

  • AU $585 per group - Half Day Trip – (Exclusive AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $585 per group - Half Day Trip – Exclusive (PM) (5 hours)
  • AU $675 per group - Half Day Trip – Saturday (AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $675 per group - Half Day Trip – Saturday (PM) (5 hours)
  • AU $735 per group - Half Day Trip – Sunday (AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $735 per group - Half Day Trip – Sunday (PM) (5 hours)
  • AU $865 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (8 hours)
  • AU $1,095 per group - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba?

When you book a trip with Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box Freezer
What's included in the trip price with Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba?

Trips booked with Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
What types of fishing does Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba offer?

Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba offer?

Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Which fish species can I catch with Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba?

Top targeted fish species with Fishing Smooth Water – Mooloolaba include:

  • Bass (Australian)
  • Bream (Common)
  • Flathead
  • Perch (Golden)
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Whiting
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your operator

Sports Tuition

Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia

37 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2018

I grew up on the Gold Coast and when I was 10, my parents bought me my first tinnie. It had a little 6 HP motor and I used to scoot around the coast and always bring home a feed. It's been a life-time love. I have created a business around this love. I thoroughly enjoy taking people to my favourite fishing spots. The fish species on offer on the Coast is so varied, which always creates an interesting day out.

The fish you can target

Australian Bass
Australian Bass
Common Bream
Common Bream
Flathead
Flathead
Golden Perch
Golden Perch
Pink Snapper
Pink Snapper
Whiting
Whiting
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Lake Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Freezer

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

No minimum age

No Smoking

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Mooloolaba right now

Snapper (Pink)Snapper (Pink)
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack
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