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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Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
88%
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.
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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.
Brisbane, Queensland
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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.
Chester, NH
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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
Cohasset, MA
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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!!!
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Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia
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.
River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Freezer
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
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.
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
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