Shoki Charters 

5.0
(13 reviews)
 5 David Street, Sydney, NS 2088, Australia–

Shoki Charters 

Sydney, NS, Australia
–
50 ft
8
5.0
(13 reviews)

Shoki Charters runs angling trips out of Sydney and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. John will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in light tackle, heavy tackle, and trolling, all to get you on that bite. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Marlin, Tuna, and Swordfish, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 50' Precision boat that can safely take up to 10 anglers. This boat features a toilet, AC, ice box, and a fighting chair. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can.

Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The price of a given trip doesn't include bait, so be sure to get in touch with the captain about what your options are prior to the trip. You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated. This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Shoki Charters.

Shoki Charters runs angling trips out of Sydney and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. John will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in light tackle, heavy tackle, and trolling, all to get you on that bite. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Marlin, Tuna, and Swordfish, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 50' Precision boat that can safely take up to 10 anglers. This boat features a toilet, AC, ice box, and a fighting chair. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can.

Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The price of a given trip doesn't include bait, so be sure to get in touch with the captain about what your options are prior to the trip. You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated. This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Shoki Charters.

John Sartori
Captain
John Sartori

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Swim and Fish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Salmon (Australian)
Flathead
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US $1,737
Entire boat: up to 7 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Pink)
Flathead
US $2,084
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $2,779
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Rating

5.0
13 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Reviews (13)

  • Victoria Holsten
    Victoria Holsten
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Somuch fun, great boat & crew

    5 Hour Trip on October 11, 2025 • 4 adults

    We hired Shoki for my son’s 13th birthday and it was better than we hoped for. Very accommodating crew and the boat was great. Fabulous day out on thr harbour catching fish, drinking champagne and music. We even took the dog! Thank you John.

  • Danielle Chandler
    Danielle Chandler
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with John

    Full Day Trip on September 16, 2025 • 3 adults
  • Judy Zhou
    Judy Zhou
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with John

    5 Hour Trip on October 13, 2024 • 8 adults • 4 children
  • James Murphy
    James Murphy
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    The Rod Squad

    5 Hour Trip on January 2, 2026 • 7 adults

    5 of us went fishing with very limited experience and had a fantastic time. We caught more fish than we could bring back with us and cooked one later that day on the BBQ. We even saw a hammerhead which was an exciting way to end the day. John and Johnny were patient with us and gave us tips/answered our questions. I’d recommend this trip without hesitation.

  • Johnny Wilson
    Johnny Wilson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with John

    Swim and Fish on April 30, 2026 • 7 adults • 1 child
  • Vanessa Kearl
    Vanessa Kearl
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful time

    5 Hour Trip on July 5, 2025 • 7 adults

    Had an awsome experience Caught lots of different fish fish It was amazing to see some fish up close and personal Beautiful fish Thanks again As a family We will make this a yearly thing

  • Vanessa Mazzei
    Vanessa Mazzei
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best charter in Sydney

    Full Day Trip on March 16, 2025 • 6 adults • 3 children

    Captain John was patient, kind and generous for my sons fishing party We had the best day and caught so many fish Can’t recommend highly enough !!!

  • Winson Miao
    Winson Miao
    hk
    Hong Kong SAR China
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    5 Hour Trip on October 27, 2024 • 8 adults

    Great captain and crew, very flexible and thoughtful Was a great trip out experiencing fishing in Sydney

  • Alex Huntington
    Alex Huntington
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Full Day Trip on March 28, 2024 • 4 adults

    Had a great day out with John and crew, looking forward to going again next week!

  • Bill Lawyer
    Bill Lawyer
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on September 28, 2025 • 5 adults

Rating

5.0
13 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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James Murphy
James Murphy
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
The Rod Squad
5 Hour Trip on January 2, 2026 • 7 adults

5 of us went fishing with very limited experience and had a fantastic time. We caught more fish than we could bring back with us and cooked one later that day on the BBQ. We even saw a hammerhead which was an exciting way to end the day. John and Johnny were patient with us and gave us tips/answered our questions. I’d recommend this trip without hesitation.

Johnny Wilson
Johnny Wilson
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with John
Swim and Fish on April 30, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child

Victoria Holsten
Victoria Holsten
au
Australia
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Somuch fun, great boat & crew
5 Hour Trip on October 11, 2025 • 4 adults

We hired Shoki for my son’s 13th birthday and it was better than we hoped for. Very accommodating crew and the boat was great. Fabulous day out on thr harbour catching fish, drinking champagne and music. We even took the dog! Thank you John.

Vanessa Kearl
Vanessa Kearl
au
Australia
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Wonderful time
5 Hour Trip on July 5, 2025 • 7 adults

Had an awsome experience Caught lots of different fish fish It was amazing to see some fish up close and personal Beautiful fish Thanks again As a family We will make this a yearly thing

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John Sartori
Response from Captain

Thanks Vanessa safe travels home and enjoy the fish!

Vanessa Mazzei
Vanessa Mazzei
Repeat angler
au
Australia
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Best charter in Sydney
Full Day Trip on March 16, 2025 • 3 adults • 3 children

Captain John was patient, kind and generous for my sons fishing party We had the best day and caught so many fish Can’t recommend highly enough !!!

FAQs about Shoki Charters

Shoki Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $2,500 per group, additional AU $50 per person after 7 guests - Swim and Fish (4 hours)
  • AU $3,000 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • AU $4,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Shoki Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Shoki Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • First mate
Shoki Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
Shoki Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Shoki Charters include:
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

John Sartori
John Sartori
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
5 Fishing Reports
13 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since April 2022
Captain John has a lot of experience in targeting prestigious sport fish off the coast of Sydney and he's happy to share the knowledge with his customers. John will do his best to get you on the fast and furious bite.
John Sartori
John Sartori
5
reports
13
reviews
2022
member since
~5h
response
Captain John has a lot of experience in targeting prestigious sport fish off the coast of Sydney and he's happy to share the knowledge with his customers. John will do his best to get you on the fast and furious bite.

The fish you can target

Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Swordfish
Swordfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Swordfish
Swordfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna

Real catches by this captain

  • Somuch fun, great boat & crew
    Victoria H.
    Victoria H.
  • Fishing with John
    Danielle C.
    Danielle C.
  • Fishing with John
    Judy Z.
    Judy Z.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
50 ft
Year built
1993
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Precision
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Catepi
Powered by
2 x 715HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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 Sydney right now

Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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