Day Trippin Charters – Lake Macquarie 

 Toronto Road, Kilaben Bay, NS 2283, Australia

Day Trippin Charters – Lake Macquarie 

Kilaben Bay, NS, Australia
20 ft
4

Day Trippin Charters invites you to experience the stunning waters of Lake Macquarie.

Lake Macquarie is a fantastic fishery known for Flathead, Kingfish, Bream, Whiting, Mulloway and more.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, they can be provided on board. Snacks & Drinks provided as well!

You'll be casting lines from a 20' Surtees center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has all the essentials and top quality fishing gear is provided. Capt. Cooper will provide rods and reels for you, along with all lures. Live bait catching is also part of the trip.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks provided on board.

Come and spend a fantastic day on the water with Day Trippin Charters.

Day Trippin Charters invites you to experience the stunning waters of Lake Macquarie.

Lake Macquarie is a fantastic fishery known for Flathead, Kingfish, Bream, Whiting, Mulloway and more.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, they can be provided on board. Snacks & Drinks provided as well!

You'll be casting lines from a 20' Surtees center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has all the essentials and top quality fishing gear is provided. Capt. Cooper will provide rods and reels for you, along with all lures. Live bait catching is also part of the trip.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks provided on board.

Come and spend a fantastic day on the water with Day Trippin Charters.

Cooper Walker
Captain
Cooper Walker
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (2:00 PM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Kingfish (Southern)
Flathead
Black Jewfish
+1
US $429
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Kingfish (Southern)
Flathead
Black Jewfish
+1
US $501
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Kingfish (Southern)
Flathead
Black Jewfish
+1
US $858
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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FAQs about Day Trippin Charters – Lake Macquarie

Day Trippin Charters – Lake Macquarie offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (8 hours)
  • AU $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) - 3:00 PM (8 hours)
  • AU $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • AU $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) - 8:00 AM (6 hours)
  • AU $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
  • AU $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip - 8:00 AM (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Day Trippin Charters – Lake Macquarie, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Day Trippin Charters – Lake Macquarie include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Day Trippin Charters – Lake Macquarie offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Hunter River on Request)
  • Lake fishing (Lake Macquarie Based)
  • Reef fishing (Various Options on Lake Macquarie)
  • Wreck fishing (Various Options on Lake Macquarie)
  • Flats fishing (Various Options on Lake Macquarie)
Day Trippin Charters – Lake Macquarie offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (All quality gear provided)
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Bowfishing
Top targeted fish species with Day Trippin Charters – Lake Macquarie include:
  • Black Jewfish
  • Flathead
  • King George Whiting

Your captain

Cooper Walker
Cooper Walker
Cooper Walker

Kilaben Bay, New South Wales, Australia

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Member since September 2025

Benefit from Capt. Cooper's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group on beautiful Lake Macquarie. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Jewfish, Kingfish, Flathead, Bream and Whiting. For any special requests message Capt. Cooper!

ID & license verified
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since September 2025

Benefit from Capt. Cooper's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group on beautiful Lake Macquarie. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Jewfish, Kingfish, Flathead, Bream and Whiting. For any special requests message Capt. Cooper!

The fish you can target

Black Jewfish
Black Jewfish
Flathead
Flathead
King George Whiting
King George Whiting
Black Jewfish
Black Jewfish
Flathead
Flathead
King George Whiting
King George Whiting

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2015
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Surtees
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 150HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Hunter River on Request
Lake Fishing
Lake Macquarie Based
Reef Fishing
Various Options on Lake Macquarie
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Various Options on Lake Macquarie

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
All quality gear provided
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No smoking
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

 Bank transfer

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