Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours

Make an adventure out of your next trip to Airlie Beach and go fishing with Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours!

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Cero Mackerel, Coral Trout, Flathead, African Pompano Jack, Black Marlin, Nannygai, Queenfish, Sailfish, Red Emperor Snapper, and whatever else is biting. You may find yourself spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or something more specialized in this area. The fish caught are yours to take home, so long as they’re within the legal limit. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that’s dinner!

These shared trips are all about a family-friendly fishing experience. Whether you’re a family, a group of mates, or a single person, we will do our very best to make your time with us unforgettable. Being a small size boat, it is very easy to customize your time exactly how you want. Just let us know when you book, please. The captain will have snacks and drinks available on board.

You’ll be dropping lines from a 20’ Center console that can carry up to 5 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter. Live bait is included, but it’s good to ask about this, so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Book your trip now with Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip – Shared PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    US $261
    A great time out on the water, you'll get to see Airlie from its best angle, with doing some fishing. We offer this shared trip both a.m. and mid-morning. 6am -10.30 am OR 11.30 am - 4pm
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
    Queenfish
    Queenfish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Trevally (Golden)
    Golden Trevally
    Trevally (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Trevally
    Coral Trout
    Coral Trout
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Red Emperor)
    Red Emperor Snapper
    Sweetlip Emperor
    Sweetlip Emperor
    Nannygai
    Nannygai
    Spangled Emperor
    Spangled Emperor
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip – Shared AM
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $261
    A great time out on the water, you'll get to see Airlie from its best angle, with doing some fishing. We offer this shared trip both a.m. and mid-morning. 6am -10.30 am OR 11.30 am - 4pm
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
    Queenfish
    Queenfish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Trevally (Golden)
    Golden Trevally
    Trevally (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Trevally
    Coral Trout
    Coral Trout
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Red Emperor)
    Red Emperor Snapper
    Sweetlip Emperor
    Sweetlip Emperor
    Nannygai
    Nannygai
    Spangled Emperor
    Spangled Emperor
  • Shared trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Shared
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $371
    This length of trip allows us to travel that bit further to those less fished areas, as we start early, you're back in port to relax and enjoy the pleasures of Airlie in the afternoon.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Queenfish
    Queenfish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Coral Trout
    Coral Trout
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Red Emperor)
    Red Emperor Snapper
    Sweetlip Emperor
    Sweetlip Emperor
    Bream (Fingermark)
    Fingermark Bream
    Nannygai
    Nannygai
    Spangled Emperor
    Spangled Emperor
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $515
    Your best chance to get out wide and target Snapper, Coral Trout, and all the other fish this area is famous for.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Queenfish
    Queenfish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Coral Trout
    Coral Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Red Emperor)
    Red Emperor Snapper
    Sweetlip Emperor
    Sweetlip Emperor
    Bream (Fingermark)
    Fingermark Bream
    Nannygai
    Nannygai
    Spangled Emperor
    Spangled Emperor
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FAQs about Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours

Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $200 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared PM (4 hours)
  • AU $200 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared AM (4 hours)
  • AU $285 per person - 3/4 Day Trip – Shared (6 hours)
  • AU $395 per person - Full Day Trip – Shared (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours include:
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Coral Trout
  • Flathead
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Nannygai
  • Queenfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red Emperor)

Meet the Captain

Get Out & About Whitsundays Fishing & Tours
Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
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86 Customer reviews
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Member since December 2022
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I’ve been fishing my whole life from the rocks in Mornington to the Goulburn River around Seymour, off the Jetty in Glenelg, 'till I was old enough to drive when I first came to Queensland to fish around the mouth of the Don River. Fishing is my life, and I love to share my knowledge with people every day.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel
Coral Trout Coral Trout
Flathead Flathead
Jack (African Pompano) African Pompano Jack

Boat specs

Riptide (Center console) originally built in 2010. Powered by a 225HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 83 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
88%
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Fishing with Get Out & About Whitsundays

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared PM on May 29, 2023
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Stein A.
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Multi species mania!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Shared on October 29, 2023
Had a great time today despite challenging wind conditions. Andrew did a great job finding calm and bountiful water. I ended...
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Phil Y.
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Best Fishing Charter i have been on

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Shared on February 20, 2024
I have been on many fishing charters over the years but Andrew leads the way on how it should be done. He is a very knowledgeable...
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Kerttu K.
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Airlie ripper!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Shared on February 15, 2024
Just finished eating our fresh catch from the day, it was superb! Had a great day on the water, caught plenty of fish to have...
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Beginner fishers

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared AM on December 22, 2023
I booked this fishing charter for my son for part of his Xmas present he has never court a fish before well neither has I....
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