5 Hour Trip (PM)

5 hour trip, starts at 1:00 PM
by Westernport Fishing Charters – 50'
Melbourne
4.5/5 (24 reviews)

About the trip

Hit the snooze button and sleep in before going out to explore the fish-rich waters of Western Port Bay in the south of Australia. Head out on the water in the afternoon and try your luck with some trophy fish like King George Whiting, Tailor, Leatherjacket, Salmon and Flathead. All the equipment will be provided for you, as well as lunch, coffee, and tea. Don't forget to bring sun protection and dress appropriately, and you're all set for a great time on the water!

Available trips

Private trip
4 Hour Trip (AM)

4 hour trip,
starts at 8:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,052

Private trip
4 Hour Trip (PM)

4 hour trip,
starts at 1:00 PM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,052

Private trip
5 hour Trip (AM)

5 hour trip,
starts at 7:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,315

Private trip
6 hour trip (AM)

6 hour trip,
starts at 6:30 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,578

Private trip
6 hour trip (PM)

6 hour trip,
starts at 1:00 PM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,578

Private trip
8 Hour Trip

8 hour trip,
starts at 6:30 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $2,104

Private trip
10 Hour Trip – Bass Strait

10 hour trip,
starts at 6:30 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $2,630

About the charter operator

Westernport Fishing Charters

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since October 2019

Captain Robin is a skipper of the 50' boat. He's been a captain for 25 years. He loves watching people catch fish. Fishing demands a lot of thinking, planning and it involves a lot factors. No day is the same for Robin, and he enjoys the company of people who know how to have fun. Captain Lloyd is the skipper of the 38' vessel. He used to work as a deckhand for a long time before becoming a captain. He was a commercial fisherman in the past, spending a lot of time in the ocean. He's very skillful and an exceptional fisherman. He enjoys teaching people everything he knows about fishing, so he's great for customers who want to learn.

Boat specs

Boat Image
Category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
16 persons
Boat length
50 ft
Year built
1988
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Westcoaster
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
1 x 700HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (6)
Charter Reviews (24)

Rating summary

4.5/5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews

Photos & videos by reviewers (2)

Enjoyable trip
Enjoyable trip
Daniel W.
Daniel W.
5.0/5

5 Hour Trip (PM) on January 20, 2024

Enjoyable trip

VERIFIED

The crew were great. Lots of laughs and the team had a great day hopping from spot to spot, chasing King George whiting. Highly recommend you give the guys a go. You won't be disappointed.

The crew were great. Lots of laughs and the team had a great day hopping from spot to spot, chasing King George whiting. Highly recommend you give the guys a go. You won't be disappointed.  

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 Daniel W. recommends Westernport Fishing Charters – 50'
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 22, 2024
Thank you very much we are glad you enjoyed your day

Amadea M.
Amadea M.
3.0/5

5 Hour Trip (PM) on January 25, 2025

Not for serious fishing

VERIFIED

For people serious about trying to catch fish, wouldn’t recommend. Was promised bass straight trip for open ocean fish, boast didn’t leave the harbour, not even a km off shore. Would not recommend if your hopeful for snapper or any other fish other than whiting.

For people serious about trying to catch fish, wouldn’t recommend. Was promised bass straight trip for open ocean fish, boast didn’t leave the harbour, not even a km off shore. Would not recommend if your hopeful for snapper or any other fish other than whiting.  

 Amadea M. does not recommend Westernport Fishing Charters – 50'
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 26, 2025
Hit the snooze button and sleep in before going out to explore the fish-rich waters of Western Port Bay in the south of Australia. Head out on the water in the afternoon and try your luck with some trophy fish like King George Whiting, Tailor, Leatherjacket, Salmon and Flathead. All the equipment will be provided for you, as well as lunch, coffee, and tea. Don't forget to bring sun protection and dress appropriately, and you're all set for a great time on the water! This review contains statements that are totally untrue and slanderous. The above trip is what was booked a 5 hour Bay trip. You are lying when you said the boat did not leave the harbour. We traveled 10 kms into the Bay. We absolutely did not say it was a Bass Strait trip. In fact all our contact with you was by this platform Fishing Booker. We never once spoke to you on the phone prior to the trip. It is impossible to travel in our vessel to the Bass Strait from Hastings in 5 hours. That trip is a 10 hour return trip, as per our website. Above is a copy of the trip you booked, it does not say Bass Strait or snapper. We do snapper trips (in season) on our 8 hour trip. I do not understand why you feel the need to make such a false statement.

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Private toilet on board.

GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Kitchen

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Shimano

Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

Coffee and tea.

First Mate
Lunch

Sausage sizzle lunch.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You may cancel your trip free of charge up to 30 days in advance. However, since your selected date is less than 30 days away, you may only cancel if it is unsafe to travel.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

Kids of all ages are welcome on board.

You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 Bank Transfer

US $1,315

Private trip

5 Hour Trip (PM)

5 hour trip, starts at 1:00 PM

Price for group of 16 persons 

US $1,315


Trip price

US $1,315

Free cancellation before June 12.

You won' t be charged yet

Available trips