Clinton Ruster
Captain

Clinton Ruster

Tewantin, Australia
50+ reviews
Capt. Clinton runs trips out of Tewantin aboard a 36' Catamaran. These waters are known for Red Emperor Snapper and Pearl Perch and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're spinning, popping, or trolling. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Charter

Rating

4.6
82 reviews
4.6
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

81%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
65%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (82)

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  • Andrew Robarts
    Andrew Robarts
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best half day fishing cruise I have been on

    Half Day Trip2 adults

    We were pushed for time so could only take a 5 hour trip. It was outstanding!. Clinton and Seb made everything easy, especially for some first timers on the boat. Clinton was excellent at finding the right fishing spots. Everyone caught something, some very excited young boys on board. Great variety of fish. Fabulous value for money.

    Reported catch:
    Red Emperor Snapper
    Bonito
  • Stephanie Burger
    Stephanie Burger
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Love it

    Half Day Trip1 adult

    The captain and crew were very capable, making sure we got to catch fish and assissted us when we needed it. Lobed my experience so much I have booked a follow up trip for the next day and a longer trip to see if it measures up to the half day trip. Definitely recommend this company, they are fantastic.

    Reported catch:
    Coral Trout
    Pearl Perch
    Red Emperor Snapper
  • Josh Yeah
    Josh Yeah
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    fishing

    Half Day Trip1 adult

    Captain was great, handled the bar very professionally, decky Seb never stopped moving the whole trip. Put us over good ground and kept the boat moving whenever the bites went cold. great trip off Noosa. Highly recommend.

  • Wei Wang
    Wei Wang
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Fishing trip!

    Half Day Trip5 adults

    tidy boat, nice crew, good fishing equipments and baits, cold water and snacks, most important they can find good fishing spots, we got a lots pearl perch, 2 mackerel, lots of snappers etc

  • Tim Drum
    Tim Drum
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect Day

    3/4 Day Trip4 adults2 children

    Great crew, Heaps of Big Snapper!!! This is by far the best Charter i've been on, Highly recommend to all ages.

    Reported catch:
    Red Emperor Snapper
    Pearl Perch

Real catches shared by our community

  • Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast
    Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine CoastTewantin, QL
    Best half day fishing cruise I have been on
    Andrew R.
    Andrew R.
  • Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast
    Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine CoastTewantin, QL
    Perfect Day
    Tim D.
    Tim D.
  • Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast
    Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine CoastTewantin, QL
    Best Fishing trip!
    Wei W.
    Wei W.
  • Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast
    Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine CoastTewantin, QL
    Excelente experience
    Lucas O.
    Lucas O.
  • Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast
    Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine CoastTewantin, QL
    July fishing trip
    Callum M.
    Callum M.
  • Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast
    Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine CoastTewantin, QL
    Great Trip Crew were Fabulous
    Cheryl G.
    Cheryl G.
  • Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast
    Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine CoastTewantin, QL
    Unreal trip and an overall good experience
    Jack B.
    Jack B.
  • Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast
    Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine CoastTewantin, QL
    Wicked,cool ,fun,awsome and exiting
    Clayton K.
    Clayton K.
  • Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast
    Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine CoastTewantin, QL
    Totally recommend this charter and crew.
    Jamie L.
    Jamie L.
  • Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast
    Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine CoastTewantin, QL
    Boat and Crew
    Daniel C.
    Daniel C.

What's biting with Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast in Tewantin

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Fishing reports

A variety of fish, including a vibrant red snapper, stored in a cooler after a successful fishing trip.

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Jun 1, 2026 • Tewantin
Unforgettable Fishing Experiences in Noosa Noosa on the Sunshine Coast is renowned for exceptional deep sea/offshore fishing in Queensland. With convenient access to prime fishing grounds and a year-round mild climate, Deepsea Fishing Co. Noosa is the top choice for exploring the rich waters. Our expert guides ensure an unforgettable experience, taking you to the best fishing spots. Our custom-built CATCH 22, DEEPSEA 7 & DEEPSEA 11 3600 Series Cougar Catamarans guarantee the ultimate fishing experience.
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Weekly roundup Tuna mayhem offshore

Apr 18, 2026 • Tewantin
Weekly roundup Tuna mayhem offshore in the last week, with an epic weather window helping a lot of people get amongst it. Huge numbers of longtail being caught out the front, with large numbers being caught along the Teewah stretch, up to DI. Also, a good week on the Spanish Mackerel, with large numbers at Sunshine wide, North Reef and Coffees. Must be quick, though, the sharks are also around in huge numbers! Reefies have also been getting pulled up in strong numbers, with Goldband, Snapper, Pearlies, and trout being major players. Sunshine, North reef, and Coffees producing good numbers of reef fish. In the river, fishing has been excellent in the lower reaches still, after all the rain we had in recent times. Trevally, Queenfish, Flathead, Mangrove Jacks and whiting, all showing up in good numbers recently. The upper reaches have been fishing well, also. As seen in the photos, Daniel, his son Leo, and Lenex got onto the flathead up near Lake Cooroibah, even got Leo a solid Shovel Nose! Scott and Oli also pulling a Lizard from the Tewantin stretch. Thanks to **hidden content** for keeping us in the loop with what’s biting where. These guys have been fishing these waters for decades, and know them better than anyone, so if you’re planning on heading out, get in touch with them. #tackleworldnoosa **hidden content**
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Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a clear blue sky and calm waters.

Deep sea fishing co Sunshine Coast Aboa

Jun 6, 2024 • Tewantin
Deep sea fishing co Sunshine Coast Aboard Catch 22 - Deep sea 7 - Deep sea 11 June has been fishing pretty good . Plenty of long tail tuna around for the last few weeks and the reefies have been productive aswell…, snapper , perlies, mosis, Jew, gold band, sweet lip , cod, mackerel, tuskies have been great . With the sudden drop in water temperatures the last few weeks have got the fish moving and hungry . Plenty of blue fin around all our 3 boats have been really having some fun on these all week Sweetlip, snapper , scarlet perch , Spanish mackerel, king fish, tuskies, perlies are all going in the esky’s. Weather normally gets really good from mid may most years so let’s go ! we have 3 boats designed especially for offshore fishing A boat to suit all groups small and large or book individually Deep sea fishing co Sunshine Coast top fishing charter operation with three boats available for booking CATCH 22 - DEEPSEA 7 - DEEPSEA 11 Deep sea fishing co Sunshine Coast , located Queensland , Australia, offers deep sea fishing trips and experiences for all skill levels . They provide a range of services including: Half day , 3/4 day and full day charters Shared and private charters Experienced captain and crew Targeting various species , including snapper, pearl perch and cobia Fishing charters available on Sunshine Coast Deep sea fishing co Sunshine Coast - 5 hour $195 , 7 hour $285 and a 9 hour costs $330 Deep sea fishing co Sunshine Coast also offer whale watching and dolphin safaris June - October Bookings Ph**hidden content** Website **hidden content** Socials Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast
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Angler proudly displaying a large shark caught during a deep-sea fishing trip, with a cloudy ocean backdrop.

Fishing Report - deep sea fishing co Sun

Jan 27, 2024 • Tewantin
We have fished a lot around the local reefs lately on 1/2 day and 3/4 day , Catches have been spotty mackerel ,cobia hanging around in close around the bait schools. 3/4 day and full days out wide producing cobia, pearlies, tuskies, moss perch ,squire Discover Deep Sea Fishing Looking for the perfect day out on the water? Ready to reel in the catch of your dreams? You’ll love our deep sea fishing trips on the Sunshine Coast! Here at Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast, we offer a range of half day, full day and ¾ day charters—each at great prices! Operating since 1989, we’re a premier deep sea fishing company travelling within the Sunshine Coast to Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Noosa and Caloundra and beyond. Whether you’ve never been on a deep sea fishing trip or you’re a seasoned expert, our skipper will make sure you’ve got everything you need. We provide the best rods, reels, tackle and bait and take you to our favourite fishing spots. Ready for a grand fishing adventure? Book your spot on a charter with Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast—call us on **hidden content**.
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EPIC offshore reef fishing with us!!

Jul 21, 2023 • Tewantin
Quality Reef Fish Do you love the thrill of reeling in a monster Mackerel? Always wanted to hook a Pearl Perch? Whether you’re a fishing aficionado or you’ve never held a rod, you’ll love our thrilling fishing charters off the coast of Noosa, Mooloolaba andMaroochydore. Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast offer affordable group tours and exclusive private tours for anglers of all ages and abilities. Local Fishing Adventures Book a half day, ¾ day or full day tour aboard our well-equipped fishing vessels. The team at Deep Sea Fishing Co. Sunshine Coast will provide everything you need for an exciting day out on the water, including rods, reels, bait, tackle, water and soft drinks. Plan a fun family day out or get your mates together for a wholesome day of fun—we cater to individuals, friend groups, team events, buck’s parties and more. All our charters depart from Noosa Marina 2 Parkyn Court Tewantin but as you venture off up to 30 mile offshore to the incredible reefs off Noosa, Moololaba and Maroochydore you will have the most EPIC day offshore fishing with us! Reefs we service BARWON BANKS Depth: 35-120m Distance: 45km Barwon Banks is a large reef system that covers around 23km running north south. This reef holds large numbers of snapper, pearl perch, amberjack, Venus tusk fish, hussar, Maori cod, jew fish, king fish, and many more bi catch species. A great reef to target pelagics aswell marlin, sailfish, dolphin fish, tuna etc. This reef producers well all year round, and has some insane fishing to be had. HARDS Depth: 50-80m Distance: 60km The Hards begins at the tip of the Barwon Banks and goes a further 20km north offering changing reef and bottom conditions along the way. This reef holds massive numbers of medium to large snapper, and pearl perch as the predominant target species. This reef is one of our favourites to target for snapper and awesome bottom fishing, also this reef producers well all year round. SUNSHINE REEF Depth: 20-35m Distance: 25km Well known for its pelagic fishing in the summer, in particular kingfish, mackerel and tuna varieties and can serve up some outstanding snapper, pearl perch, parrot, cobia, spangled emperor, grass sweetlip, trout and many other species. Sunshine Reef is a very good system (scattered boulders as per the National Park Hedland) mixed with coral reef and patches of sand. Grassies, snapper, pearlies, Venus tussle fish, coral trout, are commonly caught on this reef all year round. HALLS REEF Depth: 15-20m Distance: 5km Halls and Little Halls reefs are worthwhile spots to start the adventure on the way to more distant reefs. These areas can fish outstandingly well after prolonged rain as they are the closest structures to the river mouth and a big fresh pushes prawns, herring, mullet and other bait out into Laguna Bay. Halls is also a great place to deploy a bait jig and collect a few livies. JEW SHOAL Depth: 10m Distance: 5km Jew Shoal is a very good area for fat longtails and passing schools of spotted and Spanish mackerel in summer. In the winter you can pick up snapper, cod and sweetlip also a great spot to catch live bait on the way out to the bigger reefs. CHARDONS REEF Depth: 30-55m Distance: 25km Chardons Big Spaniards run up and down the coast out at Chardons and many marlin are hooked their too by trollers chasing the mackerel. Also holds good numbers of snapper, pearlies, Venus tusk fish, Moses perch, drag jew, silver jew, odd coral trout. NORTH REEF Depth: 40-55m Distance: 25km North reef is quite a large reef system consisting of weed beds gravel patches and bommies. This is a great area for big snapper, pearl perch, Venus tusk fish, Moses perch, Maori cod, silver jew, coral trout, cobia, yellowtail king fish, and great offshore fishing majority of the time. DOUBLE ISLAND POINT Depth: 40-75m Distance: 60km Double island fishes good all year round for red emperor, Scarlett sea perch, snapper, pearlies, hussar, and jew fish - Heaps of varieties of reefs including big ledges, gravel patches and weed beds. A massive reef start close to the headland and heads all the way out to inside the continental shelf off Fraser Island.
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A collection of freshly caught Snapper piled in a cooler, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Full Day report

May 28, 2023 • Tewantin
Sundays full day - great fishing, weather and crew ... pearlies , snapper, aj's . Venus tusk fish, mosis perch, gold band were the stand outs lines were tight and gave our customers a good work out. #sunshinecoastfishingcharters #fishingcharter #shimano #shimanoreels
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