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40 ft
Up to 4 persons
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US $2,650
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31 ft
Up to 6 persons
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Last booking: 6 days ago
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US $1,750
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32 ft
Up to 4 persons
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Last booking: 5 days ago
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US $1,800
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27 ft
Up to 6 persons
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Last booking: 2 days ago
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US $1,200
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26 ft
Up to 4 persons
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US $900
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Meet the Captain
37 ft
Up to 6 persons
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US $1,200
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48 ft
Up to 6 persons
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Last booking: 1 day ago
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US $1,200
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26 ft
Up to 4 persons
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US $900
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31 ft
Up to 5 persons
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US $1,300
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39 ft
Up to 6 persons

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What anglers say about Pink Snapper fishing

  • 5.0
    /5
    (Half Day Trip (AM))

    A morning full of laughs and tight lines.

    The crew were so welcoming and funny! We walked away with a good haul! The whole group had a blast on the boat. 10/10 would recommend to others. Hope to see you guys again soon!
    Rebecca P.
    Rebecca P.
    Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Half Day Trip)

    Giant snapper

    The boys got us onto lots of fish and got me onto a big 75cm snapper on a jig, unreal!
    Shiv G.
    Shiv G.
    Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Half Day Trip – Private)

    amazing first trip

    caught a bunch if snapper and a flat head captain and crew were amazing super friendly and hilarous, 5 hours dissapeared so fast.
    Danial L.
    Danial L.
    Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Sunrise fishing trip 3.5H)

    Angelausflug

    Wir hatten viel Spaß Viele Fische gefangen Makrele, Red Stepper, Dorado u. noch ein paar andere. Kapitän super nett. War ein toller Tag.
    Viktor B.
    Viktor B.
    Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (4 Hour Fishing Trip)

    Amazing first fishing experience!

    We had such a fantastic time on the boat today! It was our first time going fishing, but the crew gave us great instructions and explained everything really well. Thanks to their help, we both managed to catch multiple fish! The crew was super friendly, welcoming, and made sure we had the best experience possible. We truly enjoyed every minute of it and would definitely recommend this trip to anyone! Denzel en Mare
    Mare Van Der Schoot
    Mare Van Der Schoot
    Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026

About Pink Snapper fishing

Size
5 to 10kg (10 to 20lbs)
Food Value
Excellent
Game Quality
Good

Not to be confused with the Snapper species of the US fisheries (mainly the Red Snapper), the Australasian Pink Snapper is actually synonymous with the Silver Seabream, which is a type of Porgie. This chunky bottom dweller is one of the favorite catches in the Land Down Under - convenient to find and excellent on the plate.

This is a coastal fish commonly inhabiting reefs and sandy bottoms of the continental shelf in depths between 20 and 100m (60 and 300ft), but can sometimes be found as deep as 200m (650ft).

How big

The species is long lived, up to 54 years and can reach up to 130cm (50'') and 20kg (44lbs), but are commonly caught between 5 and 10kg (10 and 20lbs).

They have many different names for all the sizes of fish caught: cocknies are juveniles, pinkies/red bream/ruggers are smaller keepers, squirefish are bigger ones, snappers are fully grown and old man snappers are the largest adults with a distinct bony hump on their forehead.

Where & When

Pink Snapper can be found in the southeastern Pacific waters, off the coasts of Japan, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand, with the latter two having the most renowned and prolific fisheries.

Australian hotspots include Exmouth, Carnarvon, Cockburn Sound off Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

New Zealand has great fishing off Auckland and Wellington.

This species forms spawning aggregations, with thousands of fish gathering yearly, often in the same spots. These take place from May onwards, with fisheries farther down south hosting spawning in later months, as warmer water makes for better conditions.

Double trouble hooked from Melbourne, AU

How to catch

These fish are easy enough to catch if the conditions are right. Here's a rundown of the proven ideal conditions - high tides, moderate winds (10-20 knots) and/or days following a storm (which brings in warmer water and stirs up the seafloor making it rife with food. First light and sundown are the best times during the day, and anchoring a couple of hours before will allow the fish to gather without fearing the disturbance caused by the boat.

Pinkies, as they're often called, are not too picky with what they eat, but the best bait will natural and fresh. Depending on the size of the fish, Whiting, mackerel, pilchards, Bonito, Kahawai, Skipjack Tuna, soldier crabs, octopus or cuttlefish are all good choices. Various metal and plastic jigs, as well as flies, have proven successful, too.

Keep in mind that these fish have tough mouths, so any hooks used should be razor sharp.

Overcast weather is great for Snapper

Good to eat?

Prime table fare, particularly enjoyed in Australia and New Zealand.

Not to be confused with the Snapper species of the US fisheries (mainly the Red Snapper), the Australasian Pink Snapper is actually synonymous with the Silver Seabream, which is a type of Porgie. This chunky bottom dweller is one of the favorite catches in the Land Down Under - convenient to find and excellent on the plate.

This is a coastal fish commonly inhabiting reefs and sandy bottoms of the continental shelf in depths between 20 and 100m (60 and 300ft), but can sometimes be found as deep as 200m (650ft).

How big

The species is long lived, up to 54 years and can reach up to 130cm (50'') and 20kg (44lbs), but are commonly caught between 5 and 10kg (10 and 20lbs).

They have many different names for all the sizes of fish caught: cocknies are juveniles, pinkies/red bream/ruggers are smaller keepers, squirefish are bigger ones, snappers are fully grown and old man snappers are the largest adults with a distinct bony hump on their forehead.

Where & When

Pink Snapper can be found in the southeastern Pacific waters, off the coasts of Japan, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand, with the latter two having the most renowned and prolific fisheries.

Australian hotspots include Exmouth, Carnarvon, Cockburn Sound off Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

New Zealand has great fishing off Auckland and Wellington.

This species forms spawning aggregations, with thousands of fish gathering yearly, often in the same spots. These take place from May onwards, with fisheries farther down south hosting spawning in later months, as warmer water makes for better conditions.

Double trouble hooked from Melbourne, AU

How to catch

These fish are easy enough to catch if the conditions are right. Here's a rundown of the proven ideal conditions - high tides, moderate winds (10-20 knots) and/or days following a storm (which brings in warmer water and stirs up the seafloor making it rife with food. First light and sundown are the best times during the day, and anchoring a couple of hours before will allow the fish to gather without fearing the disturbance caused by the boat.

Pinkies, as they're often called, are not too picky with what they eat, but the best bait will natural and fresh. Depending on the size of the fish, Whiting, mackerel, pilchards, Bonito, Kahawai, Skipjack Tuna, soldier crabs, octopus or cuttlefish are all good choices. Various metal and plastic jigs, as well as flies, have proven successful, too.

Keep in mind that these fish have tough mouths, so any hooks used should be razor sharp.

Overcast weather is great for Snapper

Good to eat?

Prime table fare, particularly enjoyed in Australia and New Zealand.