Captain Dale was absolutely incredible!!! Although fishing is a hit or miss, captain Dale made sure we caught a bunch! We caught aroud 15 fish & 1 squid! To add onto that, he brought us UP CLOSE to a pod of dolphins & some seals!! They swam right next to our boat and it’s something we’ll never forget. If you’re someone who doesn’t like to touch bait, or doesn’t know how to fish, Captain Dale will happily bait our hook, take the fish off the hook for you, cast out your pole if needed, and also teach you how to do it step by step if you want to learn. I also recommend if you don’t want to be crowded with 10+ people on a small boat! He offers private charters, so it’s just you and whoever you bring along! That was huge for us! Will definitely be booking again if we come back to Australia!

Dale made this trip super lovely, doing everything to make sure we had some good catches (squid and pinkies on a very quiet winter’s day. He was friendly and great with me and my teenagers. Happy to explain things and answer all kinds of curious questions. Having good weather was a bonus, but have nothing but praise for Dale and his operation. End to end experience 5 star!  Not posting fish photos because they all include minors!

It’s our family’s first fishing trip with grandpa, dad and son. Captain Dale knows the water so well and has rich experience to fish. With his guidance, we managed to get 10+squids and snappers ! He also brought us closer to look at the seal and was very child-friendly that made the experience a truly memorable and exciting one. Highly recommended for family trip and with kids!

Hi all,

Booked an afternoon charter with Capt Dale from Twilight Fishing Charters on 29 Mar 2025. Very responsive on fishing booker and capt Dale even called me prior to the trip to provide some advice and checked to see if we are ready. One of my companions was very sea sick and capt Dale was quick to turn the boat back alongside to ensure she was okay. 

Within a few hours we caught dozens of good size pinkies and mackies (17 to 32cm). Cpt Dale is truly experienced with the fishing area in the bay. His bottom fishing and burly techniques are very effective.

Even got to meet some wild sea lions too!

Will definitely recommend his charter!

It was our first time venturing out on an ocean fishing trip, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience than the one we had with Captain Dale. From the moment we stepped aboard, he was warm, welcoming, and incredibly patient with us first-timers. Dale took his time teaching us how to properly handle the fishing rods, repeating the steps until we felt comfortable and confident.

While the conditions were perfect, the action started off slow. But Dale kept things exciting by taking us to several of his favorite fishing spots. His expertise really stood out as he adjusted our techniques and moved us around, ensuring we had the best shot at a great catch. By the end of the day, each of us managed to reel in some beautiful salmon, making it an experience we’ll never forget.

Dale wasn’t just knowledgeable—he made sure everyone had fun and stayed engaged the whole time. Whether you’re a complete beginner like we were, or someone with more experience, I can’t recommend his charters enough. I’ll definitely be booking again once my exams are out of the way!