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Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner 

4.1/5 (19 reviews)
 Sydney Fish Markets, Pyrmont, Sydney, NS 3037, Australia
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Deep Sea Charters offers reef fishing trips starting from the Sydney Fish Market. If you’re looking for a nice way to spend your weekend, meet new people, or have a boat to yourself, this is the place to be.

There are many fish around these reefs, including Snapper, Blue Groper, Sea Bream, Flathead, Snapper, Leatherjacket, and Coral Trout.

You will head out with Capt. Colin and his crew. These experienced fishermen will make sure you have a nice time out, enjoying while learning about the techniques. With multiple pick-up points, your fishing trip with them can start from Casino Wharf, King Street Wharf, Thames Street Wharf, Milsons Point Wharf, or Rose Bay Wharf.

Both individuals and groups can be catered for: simply choose between a shared and a private trip to get the best fit for you and your friends.
As well as offering great fishing trips, Deep Sea Charters can also put you in a good position to see whales from April to September.

You will go fishing aboard Reef Runner. She’s a 45’ Randell commercial boat, and can take up to 12 people. The boat is powered by a 395HP GM Detroit engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 12 knots. She is fitted with a fishfinder, GPS, stores life jackets, and has a flybridge, an ice box, and toilet.

The crew will supply the rods, reel, tackle, and bait. They use quality gear, and will take you bottom fishing around reefs near Sydney. The trip rates include the license. Bring your camera, wind and waterproof jacket, sunscreen and hat, sturdy shoes, sandwiches or rolls and a portable cooler, cooler bag or plastic bag to carry the fish home.
Hop onboard, and enjoy!

Colin Wishart

Captain

Colin Wishart

41 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.1/5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
3.9/5
Crew
4.5/5
Experience
4.0/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Half day trip with captain Collin

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

82%

Appropriate for children

56%

Friendly captain

94%

Satisfied with the boat

89%

Recommend this charter

84%

Caught fish

59%

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews
Tim E.
Tim E.

Australia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Day Out!

VERIFIED

Summer Shared Trip (AM) - Weeekday on September 18, 2019

Lovely slow sturdy old boat, just what I like. I loved the fact that we didn't have to organize anything, as the gear, bait and even filleting was provided. Colin is a fantastic captain, very knowledgeable with amazing stories about his past experiences both here and abroad, spanning many decades. Very accommodating, when the weather did not comply, to reschedule at a time that suited. I went with my Dad, who was flown over from New Zealand as a surprise for my birthday, and we both enjoyed the day immensely. We caught plenty of fish, more than enough to feed the family waiting at home. Overall it was an awesome experience, and can't wait to do it again.

Lovely slow sturdy old boat, just what I like. I loved the fact that we didn't have to organize anything, as the gear, bait and even filleting was provided. Colin is a fantastic captain, very knowledgeable with amazing stories about his past experiences both here and abroad, spanning many decades. Very accommodating, when the weather did not comply, to reschedule at a time that suited. I went with my Dad, who was flown over from New Zealand as a surprise for my birthday, and we both enjoyed...  

 Tim E. recommends Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner
2 persons find this review helpful
Colin Wishart
Colin Wishart (The Captain)
Replied on September 29, 2019
Thanks guys, it was great to meet you both. Hope you enjoyed your feed. See you next time. Captain Colin

Simon W.
Simon W.

Sydney, NSW

4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Half day trip (advertised as 7 hours)

VERIFIED

Summer Shared Trip (AM) - Weekend on October 6, 2019

The skipper - lead deckhand and staff were very friendly and helpful. Weather wasnt good which limited moving to different spots once at sea - but also limited catching opportunities. My son and I only caught 1 fish each - some others didnt catch anything - nothing is guaranteed but that was a little disappointing and we started at 6:30am finished by noon. Its not deep sea fishing - just off the coast - so judge the value at $200 per head. Coffee facilities on board would have been welcome.

The skipper - lead deckhand and staff were very friendly and helpful. Weather wasnt good which limited moving to different spots once at sea - but also limited catching opportunities. My son and I only caught 1 fish each - some others didnt catch anything - nothing is guaranteed but that was a little disappointing and we started at 6:30am finished by noon. Its not deep sea fishing - just off the coast - so judge the value at $200 per head. Coffee facilities on board would have been welcome.  

 Simon W. recommends Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner

Scott S.
Scott S.

Cherrybrook, NSW

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day with Capt. Colin Wishart & Ben.

VERIFIED

Summer Shared Trip (AM) - Weeekday on December 24, 2019

Great day outside but had a medium swell. Caught 4 flathead, 2 Blue makerel, 1 Schnapper, Whiting & Nani!

Great day outside but had a medium swell. Caught 4 flathead, 2 Blue makerel, 1 Schnapper, Whiting & Nani!  

 Scott S. recommends Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner
Colin Wishart
Colin Wishart (The Captain)
Replied on December 24, 2019
Great to have you on board again Scott. Look forward to next time. Merry Christmas

Mark R.
Mark R.

Redfern, NSW

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Colin

VERIFIED

Summer Shared Trip (AM) - Weeekday on February 11, 2019

 

 Mark R. recommends Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner

Gillian B.
Gillian B.

Epping, New South Wales

4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED

Summer Shared Trip (AM) - Weekend on September 30, 2017

Prompt confirmation and discussion of pick up options from Colin Pick up as arranged Good safety and fishing briefing Great crew encouragement from Phillip No fish which was disappointing for an 8 year old! Would be good if there was an option for a parent to pay and a child is free or a reduced price given the parent is unable to fish and only one rod was used.

Prompt confirmation and discussion of pick up options from Colin Pick up as arranged Good safety and fishing briefing Great crew encouragement from Phillip No fish which was disappointing for an 8 year old! Would be good if there was an option for a parent to pay and a child is free or a reduced price given the parent is unable to fish and only one rod was used.  

 Gillian B. recommends Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner
Colin Wishart
Colin Wishart (The Captain)
Replied on September 30, 2017
It was a shame that young Jeremy didn't catch a fish. The others aboard caught 20 fish between 8 anglers. All our vessels carry 20 to 30 fully rigged rods at all times to ensure there are enough for everyone. I was unaware that there was someone so young until after the booking had been completed but it was through Fishing Booker. When clients book direct we do offer discounts to minors but when using agents we pay a percentage ie: the deposit to the agent and find it hard to reduce any further. Thanks for your review Captain Colin

FAQs about Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner

What are the trip rates for Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner?

Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner offers the following trips to customers:

  • AU $200 per person - Summer Shared Trip (AM) - Weeekday (7 hours)
  • AU $200 per person - Summer Shared Trip (AM) - Weekend (7 hours)
  • AU $200 per person - Summer Shared Trip (PM) - Weekday (7 hours)
  • AU $200 per person - Summer Shared Trip (PM) - Weekend (7 hours)
  • AU $1,500 per group - Summer Private Trip (AM) - Weekday (6 hours)
  • AU $1,500 per group - Summer Private Trip (PM) - Weekday (6 hours)
  • AU $2,000 per group - Summer Private Trip (AM) - Weekend (6 hours)
  • AU $2,000 per group - Summer Private Trip (PM) - Weekend (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner?

When you book a trip with Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner?

Trips booked with Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner offer?

Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner offers the following types of fishing:

  • Offshore Fishing (5 to 7 Nautical Miles)
  • Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner offer?

Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle (Shimano up to 50 Kg)
  • Bottom Fishing (Off Sydney on local reefs)
  • Trolling (Shimano)
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner?

Top targeted fish species with Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner include:

  • Bream (Black)
  • Coral Trout
  • Flathead
  • Gurnard
  • Rockfish
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Wrasse (Bluethroat)

Your captain

Colin Wishart

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

24 Customer reviews
Member since July 2016

Captain Colin started fishing at the age of 12, around the waters of Shetland. He spent five years working onboard North Sea Rescue, and another five years working on lifeboats on the English Channel. In addition to his life long fishing experience, Capt. Colin has spent 32 years operating as a captain on Sydney Harbour. He started Deep Sea Charters in 2012, and since then has been running fishing trips. He and his crew will help anglers with techniques and will take you out to local reefs.

The fish you can target

Black Bream
Black Bream
Coral Trout
Coral Trout
Flathead
Flathead
Gurnard
Gurnard
Rockfish
Rockfish
Pink Snapper
Pink Snapper
Bluethroat Wrasse
Bluethroat Wrasse

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
12 persons
Boat length
45 ft
Year built
1980
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Randell
Boat type
Pilothouse

Engine model
GM Detroit
Powered by
1 x 395HP
Max cruising speed
12 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

5 to 7 Nautical Miles

Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Shimano up to 50 Kg

Bottom Fishing

Off Sydney on local reefs

Trolling

Shimano

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Flybridge

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

As per local requirements

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 PayPal

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Sydney right now

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