Sydney
Trips from
US $171
Captain
Adam Parkinson
Sydney, Australia
50+ reviews
Capt. Adam is experienced in navigating the waters of Sydney, New South Wales and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for King Mackerel (Kingfish), Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) and Flathead as you try your hand at bottom fishing, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, and more. For special requests, such as bow fishing, message Capt. Adam. With more than 30 years of experience across hospitality, maritime operations and life on the water, Captain Adam Parkinson brings a unique combination of professional seamanship, local knowledge and genuine passion for fishing to Sydney Charter Fishing.
From working aboard Superyachts internationally to working with NSW Maritime, Adam has spent decades developing his knowledge of boats, navigation, safety and the ocean. Today, he puts that experience into every Sydney Charter Fishing trip, taking guests from Manly into Sydney Harbour and offshore waters in search of quality fishing and unforgettable experiences.
Adam's approach is simple: safety first, great fishing and making sure everyone has a fantastic day on the water.
Whether you're an experienced angler, a first-time fisherman, a family or an international visitor, Adam and his crew provide a professional, relaxed and welcoming experience.
With extensive knowledge of Sydney's coastline and offshore fishing grounds, Sydney Charter Fishing offers guests the opportunity to experience everything from harbour fishing and reef fishing to offshore and deep-sea adventures.
Charter
Rating
4.7
86 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.7
Captain & Crew
4.6
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (53)
What anglers say
88%
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
90%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
All reviews (86)
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William RueterThe captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on September 17, 2026The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Trip was supposed to happen on September 12, 2026The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
Philip SimmonsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFun time bottom bashing in Sydney
7 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing (AM) • 1 adultWas a rough day overall since it was right after the full moon (11 people fishing and only a handful of keepers), and water was rough so about 1/3rd of the boat got sick, but I had a ball. Caught a dozen or more fish across five species. At one point every rod on the boat hit simultaneously on flathead. Captain had a great attitude and his mate was a workhorse the entire trip.
Response from CaptainThanks so much for the fantastic review! 🎣🐋 It sounds like you had an action-packed afternoon with us! It was great having you all on board, and we’re stoked you got to experience such a variety of fish — snapper, trevally, Sergeant Baker, flathead and even a shark! Then to top it all off with a breaching whale and dolphins was pretty special. 🐬🐋 We love making our trips enjoyable for the whole family, so it’s fantastic to hear the kids had a great time too. Thanks again for choosing Sydney Charter Fishing, and we hope to see you all back on board for another adventure! 🎣 — Captain Adam
Kaitlyn Mccaull5.0VerifiedNEWFish
7 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing (AM) • 2 adultsThis was my first time on a fishing charter and it was a wonderful experience. The captain and crew were very helpful and knowledgeable about this trip. It was fun despite some dreary weather and we caught many fish.
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Brittney Burgess5.0VerifiedDecember fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing (PM) • 4 adultsHad an amazing day out on Adam’s fishing charter. From start to finish he was professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we all had a great time. He was super knowledgeable, patient, and great at explaining everything, which made the experience enjoyable for everyone. Adam made us feel comfortable and well looked after, and he worked hard to get us onto the fish. Couldn’t have asked for a better charter, highly recommend Adam to anyone looking for an awesome fishing experience.
Response from CaptainThank you for your kind review Usher ! We’re very happy to hear you felt welcomed by the captain and well looked after by the crew. It’s great to know you enjoyed the scenery and had a successful day fishing, with everyone catching fish. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you on board again soon.
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The waters offshore begin to warm, meaning hook ups on Striped Marlin if you're lucky! Join in the local spirit at the Warringah Anglers Club's 'Hunt for Red October' Snapper competition - all proceeds go to charity.