Mystery Bay: Reef Fishing 

4.4
(9 reviews)
 New South Head Road, Sydney, NS 2029, Australia–

Mystery Bay: Reef Fishing 

Sydney, NS, Australia
–
60 ft
18
4.4
(9 reviews)

Join Deep Blue Charters aboard Mystery Bay and go offshore reef fishing or cruising around the stunning Sydney Harbour! Captain Ravi and his team will make your day memorable.

You’ll head out on the Mystery Bay – a 60’ custom-built commercial boat, accommodating up to 28 people (16-18pax fishing max). With a large, covered deck, an enclosed toilet with running fresh water and BBQ facilities, the boat has everything you need for a day out on the sea. The vessel has a walkaround platform, offering 360-degree visibility perfect for spotting whales and dolphins on your way to the fishing grounds.

The boat is equipped with all the navigational electronics and quality tackle you need for a successful fishing trip. With rods and reels, fishing licences provided, we'll clean your catch for you so you can take it home for a delicious dinner.

Reef fishing off Sydney heads provides the opertunity to target species such as snapper, Flathead, Nannygai, Morwong and many more. Your guide will give you all the instructions you need to hone your fishing skills.

All you need to think about is bringing comfortable clothing, snacks, and a ice box. Pickup can be arranged from a variety of locations - Rose Bay Wharf, King Street Wharf (Darling Harbour) and Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf.

What are you waiting for? Book Deep Blue Charters, hop aboard Mystery Bay, and enjoy your day under the Australian sun!

Join Deep Blue Charters aboard Mystery Bay and go offshore reef fishing or cruising around the stunning Sydney Harbour! Captain Ravi and his team will make your day memorable.

You’ll head out on the Mystery Bay – a 60’ custom-built commercial boat, accommodating up to 28 people (16-18pax fishing max). With a large, covered deck, an enclosed toilet with running fresh water and BBQ facilities, the boat has everything you need for a day out on the sea. The vessel has a walkaround platform, offering 360-degree visibility perfect for spotting whales and dolphins on your way to the fishing grounds.

The boat is equipped with all the navigational electronics and quality tackle you need for a successful fishing trip. With rods and reels, fishing licences provided, we'll clean your catch for you so you can take it home for a delicious dinner.

Reef fishing off Sydney heads provides the opertunity to target species such as snapper, Flathead, Nannygai, Morwong and many more. Your guide will give you all the instructions you need to hone your fishing skills.

All you need to think about is bringing comfortable clothing, snacks, and a ice box. Pickup can be arranged from a variety of locations - Rose Bay Wharf, King Street Wharf (Darling Harbour) and Mosman Bay Ferry Wharf.

What are you waiting for? Book Deep Blue Charters, hop aboard Mystery Bay, and enjoy your day under the Australian sun!

Deep Blue Charters
Charter Operator
Deep Blue Charters
17 years of experience

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day – Reef Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Snapper (Pink)
Flathead
Pearl Perch
Trevally (Silver)
+5
US $1,645
Entire boat: up to 12 people
Half Day – Reef Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Snapper (Pink)
Flathead
Pearl Perch
Trevally (Silver)
+5
US $1,645
Entire boat: up to 12 people

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Rating

4.4
9 reviews
4.3
Boat & equipment
4.4
Captain & crew
4.4
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (8)

Reviews (9)

  • Naomi Madigan
    Naomi Madigan
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Epic 30th!

    Half Day – Reef Fishing (PM) on November 15, 2025 • 12 adults

    Ravi and Michael were super legendary guides! My friends and i went out for my 30th and Ravi and Michael really heightened the experience for all of us! Both of them also showed me (the bday gal) some great elements of fishing and made me feel totally at ease and not like a lost pup in a male dominated area! Ravi also contacted me a number of times beforehand to give me updates on conditions etc and honestly that was great because i didnt have to prompt it and it was great because i got to gage what Ravi was like! Both of them are chill legends that didnt feel pompous and it felt like a really easy day with easy as people! both keen for a laugh and Michael even took over as dj which was legendary! They helped create a great, stressfree 30th! Id highly recommend! Definitely feel more equipped as a fisher now!

  • Ruben Gurie
    Ruben Gurie
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Trip with Captain Loyd & Matthew

    Half Day – Reef Fishing (PM) on February 7, 2026 • 14 adults • 1 child

    Had a great afternoon fishing on the Mystery Bay! Huge compliments to Captain Loyd and deckhand Matthew — both were friendly, helpful, and made the trip a lot of fun. They really knew what they were doing, and pretty much everyone on board caught fish. The crew kept things relaxed and enjoyable the whole time. Would definitely recommend this trip and would happily go again.

  • Michael Nutt
    Michael Nutt
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day Out

    6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (PM) on December 15, 2022 • 7 adults

    Ravi was a fantastic skipper. He made sure we had a great day. The boat is in great condition, plenty of space, good tackle. Would highly recommend!!

  • Michael Bengtsson
    Michael Bengtsson
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day afternoon trip 👍

    Half Day – Reef Fishing (AM) on January 27, 2020 • 20 adults

    We had a great time and the skipper and crew were excellent 👍👍👍

  • David Theodorou
    David Theodorou
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2016
    4.7
    Verified

    Great time with Ravi and his boat.

    Half Day – Reef Fishing (AM) on November 13, 2016 • 30 adults

    Booked my more family friendly bucks with Ravi and his crew, and had a great time overall. The water was a little choppy once we went out of the heads, which got a few (most people) sick, but Ravi then captained us to a nice little spot where we had a BBQ and the boys went for a swim. Overall great experience, and we caught about 25 fish too! (Threw about 15 back being too small)

  • Justin Ding
    Justin Ding
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Ravi

    6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (PM) on December 6, 2020 • 21 adults
  • Joshua Kauone
    Joshua Kauone
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    December fishing trip

    Half Day – Reef Fishing (AM) on December 9, 2017 • 15 adults
  • David Vatuvei
    David Vatuvei
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    November fishing trip

    Half Day – Reef Fishing (AM) on November 12, 2017 • 28 adults
  • Adriel Iupeli-lauina
    Adriel Iupeli-lauina
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2022
    1.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Ravi

    Half Day – Reef Fishing (AM) on February 19, 2022 • 15 adults

FAQs about Mystery Bay: Reef Fishing

Mystery Bay: Reef Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $2,400 per group, additional AU $200 per person after 12 guests - Half Day – Reef Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • AU $2,400 per group, additional AU $200 per person after 12 guests - Half Day – Reef Fishing (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Mystery Bay: Reef Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet enclosed
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Ice box BYO ice
  • Radio
Trips booked with Mystery Bay: Reef Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Spinning PENN rod & reel, terminal tackle and bait)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included as part of the charter experience. We gut & gill the fish (not allowed to scale or fillet fish as per DPI rules))
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • First mate (deck hand)
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are provided for the duration of the trip.)
Mystery Bay: Reef Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Between 1nm - 5nm offshore ... we also travel north/south to get to better fishing grounds where fish are biting.)
  • Reef fishing
Mystery Bay: Reef Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Mystery Bay: Reef Fishing include:
  • Bonito
  • Flathead
  • Gurnard
  • King George Whiting
  • Leatherjacket
  • Morwong
  • Nannygai
  • Pearl Perch
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Trevally (Silver)

Your operator

Deep Blue Charters
Deep Blue Charters
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
22 Customer reviews
Typical response within 7 hours
Member since January 2016
With over 10 years experience fishing the Sydney waters, Deep Blue Charters is a company driven by their passion and love for fishing. Whether you are new to fishing or an expert angler, the crew will assist you to make sure you have a memorable time fishing!
Deep Blue Charters
Deep Blue Charters
22
reviews
2016
member since
~7h
response
With over 10 years experience fishing the Sydney waters, Deep Blue Charters is a company driven by their passion and love for fishing. Whether you are new to fishing or an expert angler, the crew will assist you to make sure you have a memorable time fishing!

The fish you can target

Bonito
Bonito
Flathead
Flathead
Gurnard
Gurnard
King George Whiting
King George Whiting
Leatherjacket
Leatherjacket
Morwong
Morwong
Nannygai
Nannygai
Pearl Perch
Pearl Perch
Pink Snapper
Pink Snapper
Silver Trevally
Silver Trevally
Bonito
Bonito
Flathead
Flathead
Gurnard
Gurnard
King George Whiting
King George Whiting
Leatherjacket
Leatherjacket

Real catches by this captain

  • A variety of fish including flounder and snapper laid out on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flathead
    Ruben G.
    Ruben G.
    Had a great afternoon fishing on the Mystery Bay! Huge compliments to Captain Loyd and deckhand Matthew — both were friendly, helpful, and made the trip a lot of fun. They really knew what they were doing, and pretty much everyone on board caught fish. The crew kept things relaxed and enjoyable the whole time. Would definitely recommend this trip and would happily go again.
  • A variety of fish including Snapper and Mackerel displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, with the Sydney skyline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Naomi M.
    Naomi M.
    Ravi and Michael were super legendary guides! My friends and i went out for my 30th and Ravi and Michael really heightened the experience for all of us! Both of them also showed me (the bday gal) some great elements of fishing and made me feel totally at ease and not like a lost pup in a male dominated area! Ravi also contacted me a number of times beforehand to give me updates on conditions etc and honestly that was great because i didnt have to prompt it and it was great because i got to gage what Ravi was like! Both of them are chill legends that didnt feel pompous and it felt like a really easy day with easy as people! both keen for a laugh and Michael even took over as dj which was legendary! They helped create a great, stressfree 30th! Id highly recommend! Definitely feel more equipped as a fisher now!
  • A group of anglers poses on the dock beside a large fishing boat, showcasing the boat's exterior against a scenic waterfront backdrop.
    Michael N.
    Michael N.
    Ravi was a fantastic skipper. He made sure we had a great day. The boat is in great condition, plenty of space, good tackle. Would highly recommend!!
  • A lively group of friends enjoying their time on a fishing boat, showcasing a fun atmosphere with scenic views in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Australian Spotted Mackerel
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
    We had a great time and the skipper and crew were excellent 👍👍👍
  • Anglers capturing the sunset while fishing on a charter boat, showcasing a serene fishing environment.
    David T.
    David T.
    Booked my more family friendly bucks with Ravi and his crew, and had a great time overall. The water was a little choppy once we went out of the heads, which got a few (most people) sick, but Ravi then captained us to a nice little spot where we had a BBQ and the boys went for a swim. Overall great experience, and we caught about 25 fish too! (Threw about 15 back being too small)

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
18 persons
Boat length
60 ft
Year built
1978
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Custom built boat
Boat type
Other
Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
8 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
enclosed
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen
Ice box
BYO ice
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Spinning PENN rod & reel, terminal tackle and bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included as part of the charter experience. We gut & gill the fish (not allowed to scale or fillet fish as per DPI rules)
Drinks
Bottled water
First mate
deck hand
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are provided for the duration of the trip.

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.
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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
Ages 10 and up.
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:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Sydney right now

FlatheadFlathead
Snapper (Pink)Snapper (Pink)
Trevally (Silver)Trevally (Silver)

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