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John Sartori
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John Sartori

Sydney, Australia
10+ reviews
Captain John has a lot of experience in targeting prestigious sport fish off the coast of Sydney and he's happy to share the knowledge with his customers. John will do his best to get you on the fast and furious bite.

Charter

Rating

5.0
13 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (13)

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  • James Murphy
    James Murphy
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    The Rod Squad

    5 Hour Trip • 7 adults

    5 of us went fishing with very limited experience and had a fantastic time. We caught more fish than we could bring back with us and cooked one later that day on the BBQ. We even saw a hammerhead which was an exciting way to end the day. John and Johnny were patient with us and gave us tips/answered our questions. I’d recommend this trip without hesitation.

  • Johnny Wilson
    Johnny Wilson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with John

    Swim and Fish • 7 adults • 1 child
  • Victoria Holsten
    Victoria Holsten
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Somuch fun, great boat & crew

    5 Hour Trip • 4 adults

    We hired Shoki for my son’s 13th birthday and it was better than we hoped for. Very accommodating crew and the boat was great. Fabulous day out on thr harbour catching fish, drinking champagne and music. We even took the dog! Thank you John.

  • Vanessa Kearl
    Vanessa Kearl
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful time

    5 Hour Trip • 7 adults

    Had an awsome experience Caught lots of different fish fish It was amazing to see some fish up close and personal Beautiful fish Thanks again As a family We will make this a yearly thing

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Vanessa safe travels home and enjoy the fish!

  • Vanessa Mazzei
    Vanessa Mazzei
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best charter in Sydney

    Full Day Trip • 6 adults • 3 children

    Captain John was patient, kind and generous for my sons fishing party We had the best day and caught so many fish Can’t recommend highly enough !!!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Shoki Charters
    Shoki ChartersSydney, NS
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Full days charter produced the goods after 6 hours trolling
  • Shoki Charters
    Shoki ChartersSydney, NS
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch, including Snapper and other species, aboard a fishing boat on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Pink Snapper
    Great winter bottom fishing at the moment
  • Shoki Charters
    Shoki ChartersSydney, NS
    A fisherman reeling in a large Marlin during an offshore fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea angling.
    Fish 1
    Striped Marlin
    Sydney is experiencing a great striped marlin bite at the moment with multiple fish being caught each day
  • Shoki Charters
    Shoki ChartersSydney, NS
    A young angler kissing a caught stingray while on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Ray
    Victoria H.
    Victoria H.
    We hired Shoki for my son’s 13th birthday and it was better than we hoped for. Very accommodating crew and the boat was great. Fabulous day out on thr harbour catching fish, drinking champagne and music. We even took the dog! Thank you John.
  • Shoki Charters
    Shoki ChartersSydney, NS
    A young angler is actively fishing from a boat, casting into the open ocean on a cloudy day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Pink Snapper
    Danielle C.
    Danielle C.
  • Shoki Charters
    Shoki ChartersSydney, NS
    An angler proudly displaying a large Yellowtail on a fishing charter, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Early morning 5 hour Kingfish trips been priducing the goods
  • Shoki Charters
    Shoki ChartersSydney, NS
    A freshly caught fish displayed on a cleaning table aboard a fishing boat, showcasing the catch in a vibrant marine environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Common Bream
    Judy Z.
    Judy Z.
  • Shoki Charters
    Shoki ChartersSydney, NS
    Adult angler displaying a large tuna on the deck of an offshore sportfishing boat in open ocean.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Australias East coast is enjoying a great tuna run this year

What's biting with Shoki Charters in Sydney

This can be a really fun time to fish. Tailor and Salmon are reacting better and better to surface lures in the Harbour. Look for Kingfish over the local reefs. This month is full of surprises - you never quite know what you'll catch!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna on a fishing charter in open waters.

Full-Day Charter: Trolling Paid Off

Aug 30, 2026 • Sydney
Full days charter produced the goods after 6 hours trolling
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch, including Snapper and other species, aboard a fishing boat on a sunny day.

Great Winter Bottom Fishing

Aug 7, 2026 • Sydney
Great winter bottom fishing at the moment
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An angler reeling in a large fish, possibly a Marlin, during an exciting offshore fishing trip.

Striped marlin

Nov 1, 2025 • Sydney
Sydney is experiencing a great striped marlin bite at the moment with multiple fish being caught each day
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An angler proudly displaying a large Yellowtail on a fishing charter, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.

Kingfish are on in close

Dec 30, 2024 • Sydney
Early morning 5 hour Kingfish trips been priducing the goods
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Adult angler displaying a large tuna on the deck of an offshore sportfishing boat in open ocean.

Its Tuna time

Jul 31, 2023 • Sydney
Australias East coast is enjoying a great tuna run this year
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