Sydney Pink Snapper Fishing Charters

Sydney Pink Snapper Fishing Charters

Best Pink Snapper Fishing Charters in Sydney

Pink Snapper Fishing in Sydney

Pink Snapper
  • Size 5 to 10kg (10 to 20lbs)
  • Food Value Excellent
  • Game Qualities Good
  • Habitats Nearshore, Offshore, Reef

(Pagrus auratus)

Are you ready to target delicious fish in New South Wales? Then put a Sydney Snapper fishing trip on your to-do list! Pink Snapper are known as Pinkies, Old Man Snapper, Cockney Bream, and Squire. These guys are also known for their taste and the fun fishing they provide anglers of all skill levels.

What to Expect

You can target Pinkies in shallow inshore water with a light line, or deeper offshore on the reefs. More experienced anglers can challenge themselves by using a lighter line. Although Snapper in Sydney are usually between 3–5 kilograms, you can reel in some huge ones way over 10 kilograms!

Sydney Harbour can get busy with seasonal Snapper – a local captain will let you know exactly when this fishing is best. Children will enjoy fishing trips in the harbour. There’s lots to see on land and the waters are calmer. The ish here are smaller than the ones offshore, but a 6-hour trip will reel plenty in.

For bigger Pink Snapper, head a bit further out to the offshore reefs. The best time to fish out here is early in the morning or during the evening, where you’ll be able to find Snapper in waters from 20 meters up to depths of 250 meters. The further from shore the Snapper are, the bigger and older they generally are. Choose a boat with GPS or sonar for an extra advantage when targeting Snapper. An 8-hour trip is best when bottom fishing further out.

How to Prepare

If you’re fishing with a chartered captain, your licence is included with the boat. Otherwise, everyone over 18 will need to buy a fishing license. Fishing rods, reels, and bait are all provided by the captain.

To entice Snapper, a burley trail works well. Good baits to try include mackerel, squid, and pilchard. If bringing your own rod, a 5–8 kg spinning rod is a good all-rounder to use.

Head down under today for a Sydney Snapper fishing trip that the whole family is going to love!

Sydney Pink Snapper Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Pink Snapper fishing in Sydney varies slightly throughout the year. High season is June to September. Low season is January to April. There is no closed season.
Sydney
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Based on 28,443 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Pink Snapper Fishing in Sydney

November is a shoulder season, however, we were only focused on Marlin fishing
Excellent
5.0 / 5
November is a shoulder season, however, we were only focused on Marlin fishing
Ambition Charters
Ambition Charters
The only reason for the four stars, was the evening is short due to the early sunset as it is autumn and days are getting shorter. Otherwise it would be a 5 stars.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The only reason for the four stars, was the evening is short due to the early sunset as it is autumn and days are getting shorter. Otherwise it would be a 5 stars.
Sydney Harbour Fishing Tours
Sydney Harbour Fishing Tours Osakis, MN
Book a trip with Findfinder and Tony and John will give you all the tips you eed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a trip with Findfinder and Tony and John will give you all the tips you eed
Find Fish Fast โ€“ Fishfinder
Find Fish Fast โ€“ Fishfinder Boston, MA
Well the only thing that you need to keep in mind when you go fishing at all, you may or may not catch what you are looking for and that's why it called fishing and not catching. Put your faith in the Captain and crew and you will have a good day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Well the only thing that you need to keep in mind when you go fishing at all, you may or may not catch what you are looking for and that's why it called fishing and not catching. Put your faith in the Captain and crew and you will have a good day.
Ambition Charters
Ambition Charters United States
Check the weather before going out and take sea sick tablets even if you donโ€™t get sea sick!
Very good
4.0 / 5
Check the weather before going out and take sea sick tablets even if you donโ€™t get sea sick!
Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner
Deep Sea Charters - Reef Runner Lilyfield, New South Wales
There are several good charters on here and good info. I was a first-timer and got connected easily, with easy deposit and payment. And....caught fish!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
There are several good charters on here and good info. I was a first-timer and got connected easily, with easy deposit and payment. And....caught fish!!
Foreshore Fishing Tours
Foreshore Fishing Tours Australia