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18 ft
Up to 4 persons
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US $400
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26 ft
Up to 4 persons
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US $400
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21 ft
Up to 4 persons
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Last booking: 4 days ago
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US $348
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33 ft
Up to 8 persons
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US $463
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27 ft
Up to 4 persons
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5 bookings in the past week.
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US $417
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26 ft
Up to 6 persons
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2 bookings in the past week.
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US $162
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36 ft
Up to 10 persons
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32 ft
Up to 10 persons
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25 ft
Up to 5 persons
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US $406
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36 ft
Up to 10 persons

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What anglers say about John Dory fishing

  • 5.0
    /5
    (5 Hour Trip – Light Tackle)

    Unforgettable fishing!

    The crew is professional, friendly and helpful. We had a great time with my son. Cought some red snapper and a John dory... Really nice on grill!!😎👍
    Sándor T.
    Sándor T.
    Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Big Game & Sport Fishing Adventure)

    Fantastic Fishing Trip

    Every holiday we go on I book a charter fishing trip , this was one of the most organised by the crew , from locations we were fishing , kit we were using , and the food and drink , the guys never stopped working all day baiting areas changing rods etc , I would highly recommend booking a trip with them 💪🏻👍🏻🎣
    Craig R.
    Craig R.
    Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (5 Hour Trip – Light Tackle)

    Beste trip ooit!

    De 2 schippers waren super! Heel relaxed, mooi op tijd vertrokken, fijne uitleg, kortom: geweldig! Veel vis gevangen en 3 keer van ligplaats veranderd om het beste eruit te halen. Bij afloop gestopt aan de blue lagoon voor een verfrissende duik. Zeker een aanrader!
    Lore V. O.
    Lore V. O.
    Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Big game fishing / Bluefin tuna)

    Excellent fishing trip

    Captain Ante was exceptional, my sons and I enjoyed the trip Ante went out of his way to make the experience enjoyable. We would highly recommend this trip
    Jason P.
    Jason P.
    Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Fishing & cruising Blue cave trip)

    We love Captain Toni!

    Toni was very communicative before we even booked our trip. Then he arrived on time, was well prepared and helped us catch several fish (John Dory), which we took home and cooked for dinner. One of the best days of our week in Croatia!
    Dan Q.
    Dan Q.
    Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026

About John Dory fishing

Size
0.5 to 1.5kg
Food Value
Excellent
Game Quality
Low

John Dory might be one of the oddest looking recreationally targeted fish. They don't put up much of a fight, but are delicious table fare, sure to make any angler happy.

John Dory have large dark spots on the sides of their bodies, thought to have a defensive role and confuse predators. They are also able to change colors and blend into the background, where they wait patiently for slow moving prey, which they suck into their extendable mouths.

How big

They are on the smaller side of the game fish spectrum, with a 1kg fish considered a good catch.

Distribution

This species can be found in coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, notably off east AfricaSE Asia, Australia and New Zealand. They're also present in the Mediterannean Sea.

How to catch

Bait choices include any small local fish such as yellowtail mackerel, juvenile kahawai, mullet, bullies or spotties, but also mussels and a variety of soft plastic lures and jigs. An extensive guide to John Dory live baiting and preparation can be found right here.

Being stealthy and defensive by nature, these fish aren't really built for resistance, and so are quite easy to reel in.

Good to eat?

They are considered to be among the best eating saltwater fish of the lands down under.

John Dory might be one of the oddest looking recreationally targeted fish. They don't put up much of a fight, but are delicious table fare, sure to make any angler happy.

John Dory have large dark spots on the sides of their bodies, thought to have a defensive role and confuse predators. They are also able to change colors and blend into the background, where they wait patiently for slow moving prey, which they suck into their extendable mouths.

How big

They are on the smaller side of the game fish spectrum, with a 1kg fish considered a good catch.

Distribution

This species can be found in coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, notably off east AfricaSE Asia, Australia and New Zealand. They're also present in the Mediterannean Sea.

How to catch

Bait choices include any small local fish such as yellowtail mackerel, juvenile kahawai, mullet, bullies or spotties, but also mussels and a variety of soft plastic lures and jigs. An extensive guide to John Dory live baiting and preparation can be found right here.

Being stealthy and defensive by nature, these fish aren't really built for resistance, and so are quite easy to reel in.

Good to eat?

They are considered to be among the best eating saltwater fish of the lands down under.