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Launching Way
Melbourne VI, Australia

Explore Mornington Peninsula with I’m Hooked Fishing Charters! Operated by an experienced guide, Captain Mal, you can spend an amazing day on the water, catching delicious fish. The captain usually departs from Carrum but he covers a wide area with his trips. You can stay in the Port Phillip Bay, visit the nearby Western Port Bay, small seaside town Flinders, or go offshore to Bass Straight for amazing Tuna and Shark fishing.

You’ll be fishing on a stable 28’ Predator which can accomodate up to 9 guests on bay and offshore trips. The boat has top-notch navigational equipment and she’s powered by twin 150 HP Mercury engines. it features all the fishing equipment, including trolling equipment for Tuna, as well as a toilet.

Depending on your fishing grounds, your possible catch will vary. Captain Mal specializes in catching Pink Snapper and it’s probably the most popular target on any trip. You can also go after Mako and Gummy Shark, Wrasse, Flathead, King George Whiting, Flathead, Tuna, and more. With so many different fish, there’s also lots of techniques you can use to catch them, so the action always brings something new.

You’ll be provided with Daiwa and Penn rods and reels and a variety of lures. Just remember to pack your food and drinks for the day and don’t forget to purchase your fishing license!

The area around the Mornington Peninsula and Portland always delivers great fishing action. To get the most out of this fishing haven, take a trip with I’m Hooked Fishing Charters!

  • Live Bait
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Gummy Sharks 6 PEOPLE ONLY
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    $683
    Fishing Western Port Bay or Port Phillip Bay for Gummy Sharks. You may also catch School Sharks and 7 Gill Sharks. Depending on tides you will fish late into the night to ensure the best possibilities of catching these wonderful sharks. The crew will advise you of where you'll be departing from, it could be Stony Point or Hastings boat ramp for Western Port Bay, Rye for Port Phillip Bay. This is a private trip so bring your family or friends and fish into the night.
  • Private trip
    Snapper (10 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $683
    Fish in some of the best locations in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay! We will advise you where we are departing from, Carrum Launching Way, Mornington Boat Ramp, Hastings Boat Ramp or Stony Point Boat Ramp Typical catches are Snapper, Flathead. This is a private charter designed for you to have a great day out with family or friends. Booking the boat ensures there won't be people you don’t know on board. The price for 7people is $900 and $120 per person for others up to 9 people.
  • Private trip
    Snapper (3 PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    $683
    Fish in some of the best locations in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay! We will advise you where we are departing from, Carrum Launching Way, Mornington Boat Ramp, Hastings Boat Ramp or Stony Point Boat Ramp Typical catches are Snapper, Flathead. This is a private charter designed for you to have a great day out with family or friends. Booking the boat ensures there won't be people you don’t know on board. The price for 7 people is $900 and $120 per person for others up to 9 people.
  • Private trip
    Snapper (5 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    $683
    Fish in some of the best locations in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay! We will advise you where we are departing from, Carrum Launching Way, Mornington Boat Ramp, Hastings Boat Ramp or Stony Point Boat Ramp Typical catches are Snapper, Flathead. This is a private charter designed for you to have a great day out with family or friends. Booking the boat ensures there won't be people you don’t know on board. The price for 7people is $900 and $120 per person for others up to 9 people.
  • Private trip
    Whiting and Calamari (10 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $683
    We will advise you of where we are departing from, it could be either from Stony Point Boat Ramp or Hastings Boat Ramp. Typical catches are Whiting and Calamari. This is a private charter designed for you to have a great day out with family or friends. Booking the boat ensures there won't be people you don’t know on board. The price for 7people is $900 and $120 per person for others up to 9 people.
  • Private trip
    Whiting and Calamari (3 PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    $683
    We will advise you of where we are departing from, it could be either from Stony Point Boat Ramp or Hastings Boat Ramp. Typical catches are Whiting and Calamari. This is a private charter designed for you to have a great day out with family or friends. Booking the boat ensures there won't be people you don’t know on board. The price for 7people is $900 and $120 per person for others up to 9 people.
  • Private trip
    Whiting and Calamari (5 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    $683
    We will advise you of where we are departing from, it could be either from Stony Point Boat Ramp or Hastings Boat Ramp. Typical catches are Whiting and Calamari. This is a private charter designed for you to have a great day out with family or friends. Booking the boat ensures there won't be people you don’t know on board. The price for 7people is $900 and $120 per person for others up to 9 people.
  • Shared trip
    Portland Tuna
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
    $531
    This trip you will be heading out of Portland to the off shore waters to chase the amazing Tuna, once the Tuna is hooked you will have the line screaming off the reels catching these wonderful torpedo shaped fish, which are fanatic to eat will provide a great feed for the family
  • Shared trip
    Bass Strait Shark Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $455
    This is a trip for up to 6 people only. This 8-hour adventure starts at Stony Point Boat Ramp. You'll go out through the western entrance of Western Port Bay, into Bass Strait. Or you can leave from Sorrento and go out through Port Phillip heads fishing into the Bass Strait. The usual catches on this trip are Sharks, Makos, Bronze, Threshers, Hammerhead, and Gummies. You will also catch Kingfish, Snapper, Flathead, and reef species, while we are out in the ocean.
  • Shared trip
    Kingfish
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Apr 30
    $455
    Catch these amazing fighting (and eating) Kingfish. You'll mainly be jigging or using live bait to entice the bite. Once you hook a Kingfish, you'll need to hang on tight and fight them as they scream the line off. You will either fish from inside the heads at the rip or out through the Port Phillip heads or off around Phillip Island to Cape Shank. Destination: Departing from Stony Point, out the Western Entrance of Western Port Bay past Flinders to the waters of Bass Strait
  • Shared trip
    Melbourne Tuna
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $455
    This trip we chase tuna out the front of Melbourne in Bass strait. Either leaving from Stony Point or Sorrento. once the Tuna is hooked you will have the line screaming off the reels catching these wonderful torpedo shaped fish, which are fanatic to eat and will provide a great feed for the family. We require 6 people to run the boat, if you would like to book a trip and you don't have a group of 6 please contact us, and we will add you to a group to catch these awesome fighting fish.
  • Shared trip
    Wrasse Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $379
    Embark on a fishing trip full of fun and action, hitting the reefs offshore to catch Wrasse (Parrot Fish). You will be departing from Stony Point, out the Western Entrance of Western Port Bay past Flinders to the waters of Bass Strait.
  • Shared trip
    Snapper (10 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $228
    Fish in some of the best locations in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay! We will advise you where we are departing from, Carrum Launching Way, Mornington Boat Ramp, Hastings Boat Ramp or Stony Point Boat Ramp. Typical catches are Snapper, Flathead. This is a shared adventure and can fish up to 9 people so other anglers will join you on the boat. To have your own charter look at our other charters for booking the boat.
  • Shared trip
    Snapper (3 PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    $228
    Fish in some of the best locations in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay! We will advise you where we are departing from, Carrum Launching Way, Mornington Boat Ramp, Hastings Boat Ramp or Stony Point Boat Ramp. Typical catches are Snapper, Flathead. This is a shared adventure and can fish up to 9 people so other anglers will join you on the boat. To have your own charter look at our other charters for booking the boat.
  • Shared trip
    Snapper (5 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    $228
    Fish in some of the best locations in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay! We will advise you where we are departing from, Carrum Launching Way, Mornington Boat Ramp, Hastings Boat Ramp or Stony Point Boat Ramp Typical catches are Snapper, Flathead. This is a shared adventure and can fish up to 9 people so other anglers will join you on the boat. To have your own charter look at our other charters for booking the boat.
  • Shared trip
    Whiting and Calamari
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    $228
    We will advise you of where we are departing from, it could be either from Stony Point Boat Ramp or Hastings Boat Ramp. Typical catches are Whiting and Calamari. This is a shared adventure and can fish up to 9 people so other anglers will join you on the boat. To have your own charter look at our other charters for booking the boat.
  • Shared trip
    Whiting and Calamari
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $228
    We will advise you of where we are departing from it could be either from Stony Point Boat Ramp or Hastings Boat Ramp. Typical catches are Whiting and Calamari. This is a shared adventure and can fish up to 9 people so other anglers will join you on the boat. To have your own charter look at our other charters for booking the boat.
  • Shared trip
    Whiting and Calamari
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    $228
    We will advise you of where we are departing from it could be either from Stony Point Boat Ramp or Hastings Boat Ramp. Typical catches are Whiting and Calamari. This is a shared adventure and can fish up to 9 people so other anglers will join you on the boat. To have your own charter look at our other charters for booking the boat.
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About the Charter Operator

Im Hooked Fishing Charters
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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33 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
17 Customer Reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2020
Mal began fishing at a very young age with his Grandpa. Mal would fish at Carrum while his Grandpa collected boat launching fees. His dad would also take him to local creeks to catch bream and mullet. Mal's journeys have taken him up the coast where he lived in Merimbula where he started fishing from Eden to Tathra catching his first Marlin off the coast. 

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Targeted Species

King George Whiting King George Whiting
Shark (Gummy) Shark (Gummy)
Shark (Mako) Shark (Mako)
Snapper (Pink) Snapper (Pink)

Tuna (Bluefin) Tuna (Bluefin)
Wrasse (Bluethroat) Wrasse (Bluethroat)

Boat Specs

Predator (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2005, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 150HP Mercury Sea Pro engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
9 persons

Types of Fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

Cancellation Policy

Listing Policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
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:
Cash
Bank Transfer

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Customer Reviews

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5am fishing charter

VERIFIED   Snapper (10AM) on January 2, 2021
I booked this trip for the boys in my family - they had a blast! They came back with buckets of snapper and all said how great...
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Gummy shark 6 hour trip

VERIFIED   Gummy Sharks 6 PEOPLE ONLY on February 11, 2021
Was a good days fishing. Fish were on the bite. Looks like the toothy sharks beat the gummy shark to the bait. Still exciting...
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VERIFIED   Gift Cards on January 30, 2021
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VERIFIED   Snapper (10AM) on January 23, 2021
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Trip with Captain Mal

VERIFIED   Snapper (3PM) on December 19, 2020
What a lovely experience. Easily the best fishing charter in Melbourne. Mal was an excellent captain and provided us with an...
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FAQs about I'm Hooked Fishing Charters

I'm Hooked Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $150 per person - Whiting and Calamari (5 hours)
  • AU $150 per person - Whiting and Calamari (5 hours)
  • AU $150 per person - Whiting and Calamari (5 hours)
  • AU $150 per person - Snapper (5 AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $150 per person - Snapper (3 PM) (5 hours)
  • AU $150 per person - Snapper (10 AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $250 per person - Wrasse Offshore (8 hours)
  • AU $300 per person - Melbourne Tuna (8 hours)
  • AU $300 per person - Kingfish (8 hours)
  • AU $300 per person - Bass Strait Shark Fishing (8 hours)
  • AU $350 per person - Portland Tuna (8 hours)
  • AU $900 per group, additional AU $120 per person after 7 guests - Snapper (10 AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $900 per group, additional AU $120 per person after 7 guests - Whiting and Calamari (5 AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $900 per group, additional AU $120 per person after 7 guests - Whiting and Calamari (3 PM) (5 hours)
  • AU $900 per group, additional AU $120 per person after 7 guests - Whiting and Calamari (10 AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $900 per group, additional AU $120 per person after 7 guests - Snapper (5 AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $900 per group, additional AU $120 per person after 7 guests - Snapper (3 PM) (5 hours)
  • AU $900 per group - Gummy Sharks 6 PEOPLE ONLY (6 hours)
When you book a trip with I'm Hooked Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with I'm Hooked Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa and Penn)
  • Live Bait (Used on offshore trips; caught during the trip)
  • Lures
I'm Hooked Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
I'm Hooked Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with I'm Hooked Fishing Charters include:
  • King George Whiting
  • Shark (Gummy)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Wrasse (Bluethroat)