Frequently Asked Questions

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• Q: How much does it cost to Book a Fishing Charter?

• A: Port Phillip Bay Snapper Fishing Charters (October-December)

  Midweek Book the Boat $875 Min 7 Passengers

  Weekends Book the Boat $1050 Min 7 Passengers

  Midweek Additional Passengers $125pp up to 10 Passengers

  Weekend Additional Passengers $150pp up to 10 Passengers

  Individual or a Single Spot $150

   

  Port Phillip Bay Snapper Fishing Charters (January-April)

  Midweek Book the Boat $875 Min 7 Passengers

  Weekends Book the Boat $875 Min 7 Passengers

  Additional Passengers $125pp

  Individual or a Single Spot $125

   

  Port Phillip Bay Yellow Tail King Fish  Fishing Charters (January-April)

  Book the Boat $1400 Min 7 Passengers

  Additional Passengers $200pp

  Individual or a Single Spot $200

   

  Port Phillip Bay King George Whiting & Squid Fishing Charters (January-April)

  Midweek Book the Boat $875 Min 7 Passengers

  Weekends Book the Boat $875 Min 7 Passengers

  Additional Passengers $125pp

  Individual or a Single Spot $125

   

  Port Phillip Bay King George Whiting & Squid Fishing Charters (August - September)

  Midweek Book the Boat $750 Min 6 Passengers

  Weekends Book the Boat $750 Min 6 Passengers

  Additional Passengers $125pp

  Individual or a Single Spot $125

   

  Port Phillip Bay Gummy Shark Fishing Charters (January-April)

  Midweek Book the Boat $750 Min 6 Passengers

  Weekends Book the Boat $750 Min 6 Passengers

  Additional Passengers $125pp

  Individual or a Single Spot $150

   

  Portland Southern Blue Fin Tuna Fishing Charters (May - July)

  Midweek Book the Boat $1500 Min 6 Passengers

  Weekends Book the Boat $1800 Min 6 Passengers

  Additional Passengers $250pp Midweek and $300pp Weekends

  Individual or a Single Spot $300pp

   

  Port Phillip Bay Wrass/Parrot Fish Fishing Charters (January-April)

  Midweek Book the Boat $875 Min 7 Passengers

  Weekends Book the Boat $875 Min 7 Passengers

  Additional Passengers $125pp

  Individual or a Single Spot $125

   

  Westernport Bay Winter Snapper Fishing Charters (August - September)

  Midweek Book the Boat $750 Min 6 Passengers

  Weekends Book the Boat $750 Min 6 Passengers

  Additional Passengers $125pp

  Individual or a Single Spot $125

   

  Westernport Bay King George Whiting Fishing Charters (October - April)

  Midweek Book the Boat $750 Min 6 Passengers

  Weekends Book the Boat $810 Min 6 Passengers

  Additional Passengers Midweek $125pp Weekend $135

  Individual or a Single Spot $135

   

• Q: What is the maximum amount of people allowed on board?

• A: Port Phillip Bay Snapper Fishing Charters (October-December)

  Min 7 Max 10 or you can simply choose to Book a Individual Spot and Join a Group. 

  We do not put more than 8 Passengers on our Individual Charters in Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay

   

  Port Phillip Bay Snapper Fishing Charters (January-April)

  Min 7 Max 10 or you can simply choose to Book an Individual Spot and Join a Group.

  We do not put more than 8 Passengers on our Individual Charters in Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay

   

  Port Phillip Bay Whiting & Squid Fishing Charters (January-April)

  Min 7 Max 10 or you can simply choose to Book a Individual Spot and Join a Group.

  We do not put more than 8 Passengers on our Individual Charters in Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay

   

  Port Phillip Bay Whiting & Squid Fishing Charters (August - September)

  Min 6 Max 10 or you can simply choose to Book a Individual Spot and Join a Group.

  We do not put more than 8 Passengers on our Individual Charters in Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay

   

  Port Phillip Bay Gummy Shark Fishing Charters (January-April)

  Min 6 Max 10 or you can simply choose to Book a Individual Spot and Join a Group.

  We do not put more than 6 Passengers on our Individual Charters in Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay

   

  Portland Southern Blue Fin Tuna Fishing Charters (May - July)

  Min 6 Max 10 or you can simply choose to Book a Individual Spot and Join a Group.

  We do not put more than 6 Passengers on our Individual Charters in Portland.

   

  Westernport Bay Winter Snapper Fishing Charters (August - September)

  Min 6 Max 10 or you can simply choose to Book a Individual Spot and Join a Group.

  We do not put more than 8 Passengers on our Individual Charters in Melbourne & Westerport Bay

   

  Port Phillip Bay Wrass/Parrot Fish Fishing Charters (January-April)

  Min 7 Max 10 or you can simply choose to Book a Individual Spot and Join a Group.

  We do not put more than 8 Passengers on our Individual Charters in Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay 

   

  Westernport Bay King George Whiting Fishing Charters (October - April)

  Min 6 Max 10 or you can simply choose to Book an Individual Spot and Join a Group.

  We do not put more than 8 Passengers on our Individual Charters in Melbourne & Westernport 

• Q: Do I need to organise a whole group to book a Fishing charter?

• A: No, we understand that it isn't always possible to organize a whole group, Which is why we also offer Individual Charters. Reel Time Fishing Charters has Designed such a great Fishing Charter Booking System to make it very simple for you to Join a Group.

  We have Plenty of dates available for all species such as Snapper, King George Whiting, Squid, Yellow Tail King Fish, Wrass, Gummy Shark, Blue Fin Tuna and will make more Individual Fishing Charters available as they fill and we require more dates., However if you have more than 2 People and the date you are looking for dosen't seem to be showing ? Please Give Office a call i may be able to Make it Available.

  Always happy to help!
  You simply pay per person and we fill the group! check availability

• Q: Are kids welcome?

• A: Yes, as long as they are supervised by a parent/guardian. We believe that kids are the future of fishing and we certainly encourage them to get into the sport!
  However, children under 7 years of age are not recommended. Please call us on 0438 302 093 for more information.

• Q: How do I book a Fishing Charter?

• A: Book online using our convenient and secure Online Booking Calendar Bookings can also be made by calling Reel Time Fishing Charters on 0438 302 093

  How to Book a Portland Blue Fin Tuna Fishing Charter

  Online Booking Calendar

  How to Book a Port Phillip Bay Snapper Fishing Charter

  Online Booking Calendar

  How to Book a Port Phillip Bay Whiting/Squid Fishing Charter

  Online Booking Calendar

  How to Book a Westernport King George Whiting Fishing Charter 

  Online Booking Calendar

  How to Book a Port Phillip Bay Yellow Tail King Fish Fishing Charter 

  Online Booking Calendar

  How to Book a Port Phillip Bay Wrass Fishing Charter 

  Online Booking Calendar

  How to Book a Port Phillip Bay Gummy Shark Fishing Charter 

  Online Booking Calendar

   

• Q: Do I need to pay a deposit to book a Fishing charter?

• A: Yes, all fishing charter bookings require a deposit in order to secure a booking. 

  Port Phillip Bay Fishing Charters require a $200 deposit when booking the boat or $50 deposit if booking a spot on an Individual Fishing Charter or Tuition Charter.

  Westernport Fishing Charters require a $200 deposit when booking the boat or $50 deposit if booking a spot on an Individual Fishing Charter or Tuition Charter.

  
  Offshore Portland Southern Blue Fin Tuna Fishing Charters & Melbourne Yellow Tail Fish Fishing Charters require a $400 deposit when booking the boat or $100 deposit if booking a spot on an Individual Charter.

  Visa/MasterCard is accepted.

• Q: How can I purchase a Fishing Charter gift voucher?

• A: Call Office of Reel Time Fishing Charters  on 0438 302 093 or the best way is to  Purchase a Gift Voucher Online
  

  You can purchase a Reel Time Fishing Charter Gift Voucher for any Value that will never Expire. Perfect Christmas Gift, Birthday,Fatherday or just a Special Occasion and for a  Loved One.

  Once a year we do special's especially just Before Christmas and Fathersday these Gift Vouchers are a MUST BUY DEAL with a huge Saving of $80 but these Gift Voucher's have a Expiry Date unlike our Standard Gift Voucher's!

  Our Gift Vouchers will cater for all Species such as Portland Tuna, Melbourne and Port Phillip bay, Westernport Snapper, King George Whiting, Squid, Gummy Shark, Yellow Tail King Fish, Wrass to name a few!

• Q: How big is the Fishing Charter boat/Vessel?

• A: Reel Time #1 is an 8.5m Nomad

  Reel Time #2 is a 9.1m OceanTech

  Reel Time #3 is a 6.8m Noble Super Vee

  Check out Our Vessels

• Q: Do I need a fishing licence to board Reel Time Fishing Charters?

• A: Yes, unless exempt, the Victorian Government requires all anglers, including clients on fishing charter vessels, to be in possession of a current Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence. 

  

  Click here for more info on Victorian Recreational Fishing Licences

• Q: Where does Reel Time Fishing Charters launch from?

• A: Snapper Fishing Charters (October-December)

  Port Phillip Bay
  Carrum Boat Ramp - Patterson Lakes
  Launching Way
  Carrum, Victoria
  Melways Reference: 97 E6
  Click here for detailed maps and directions

  Snapper Fishing Charters (January-April)
  Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula
  Martha Cove Marina (Board Walk Cafe) Not Boat Ramp!
  Martha Cove Blvd, Safety Beach
  Melways Reference: 150 H10
  Click here for detailed maps and directions

  Kingfish Fishing Charters (January -April)

  Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula
  Martha Cove Marina (Board Walk Cafe) Not Boat Ramp!
  Martha Cove Blvd, Safety Beach
  Melways Reference: 150 H10
  Click here for detailed maps and directions 

  King George Whiting Fishing Charters (January-April)

  Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula
  Martha Cove Marina (Board Walk Cafe) Not Boat Ramp!
  Martha Cove Blvd, Safety Beach
  Melways Reference: 150 H10
  Click here for detailed maps and directions

  Gummy Shark Fishing Charters (January-April)

  Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula
  Martha Cove Marina (Board Walk Cafe) Not Boat Ramp!
  Martha Cove Blvd, Safety Beach
  Melways Reference: 150 H10
  Click here for detailed maps and directions

  Portland Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charters (April-June)

  Southern Ocean
  Portland Boat Ramp
  Lee Breakwater Road
  Portland, Victoria
  Click here for detailed maps and directions

  Squid & Whiting Fishing Charters (August-September)

  Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula
  Martha Cove Marina (Board Walk Cafe) Not Boat Ramp!
  Martha Cove Blvd, Safety Beach
  Melways Reference: 150 H10
  Click here for detailed maps and directions 

  Wrass Fishing Charters (January -April)

  Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula
  Martha Cove Marina (Board Walk Cafe) Not Boat Ramp!
  Martha Cove Blvd, Safety Beach
  Melways Reference: 150 H10
  Click here for detailed maps and directions

  King George Whiting Fishing Charters (October - April) 

  Westernport, Hastings Boat Ramp (NOT Marina) 
  Cnr Skinner Street and Herring Street, Hastings VIC

  maps and directions

   

• Q: What fish do you target?

• A: Reel Time Fishing Charters seasonally target!

  October - December: Port phillip Bay Snapper Fishing Charters, Patterson Lakes, Carrum, Launchingway, Melbourne, Victoria

   

  January - April: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne's Yellow Tail King Fish Fishing Charters, Victoria's Hardest fighting fish,  Martha Cove on the Mornington Peninsula.

   

  May - July: Victoria's Portland Southern Blue Fin Tuna Fishing Charters, Portland South West Coast of Victoria.

   

  January - April: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne's King George Whiting/Squid Fishing Charters, Martha Cove on the Mornington Peninsula.

   

  January - April: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne's Gummy Shark Fishing Charters, Martha Cove on the Mornington Peninsula.

   

  January - April: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne's Wrass/Parrot Fish Charters, Martha Cove on the Mornington Peninsula.

   

  August - September: Westernport Snapper Fishing Charters, Victoria, Melbourne, Hastings

   

  August - September: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne's King George Whiting/Squid Fishing Charters, Martha Cove on the Mornington Peninsula.

   

• Q: What do I need to bring on the day?

• A: All bait, tackle and top of the range rods and reels are supplied. Safety equipment is above and beyond marine safety standards with life jackets, flares, first aid, radio's and full LED lighting.                                  

  You need only bring your own food, drink and a current Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence

  A hat, weatherproof jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses and a coolbox to take fish home in, is also recommended

• Q: Do you supply lifejackets, first aid, etc?

• A: Yes, our vessel is regularly updated with all the latest safety gear and first aid in accordance with the regulations of Marine Safety Victoria.

• Q: Can we bring our own tackle?

• A: Yes, you are welcome to bring your own gear, but there really is no need as Reel Time provides all the best gear that is suitable to the job at hand.

• Q: Can I bring a GPS on board?

• A: Absolutely not!

  It is considered an insult to the skipper and strictly prohibited on Reel Time Fishing Charters. If the skipper has suspicions that a GPS is being used, the charter will immediately cease and all monies paid will be non-refundable.  

• Q: Is alcohol allowed on board?

• A: Yes, however, we do have a three can limit for bay charters as you need to be alert and of sound judgement whenever you are on the water.

  Alcohol is not recommended at all for offshore charters.

• Q: Do you supply food & drinks?

• A: Unfortunately we no longer offering any catering so please ensure you bring your own food and drink (including plenty of water).

  However Subway Platters have been very Common safe easy and well priced.

  Reel Time Fishing Charters runs a highly recomended Fishing Charter, We are very well known for catching large amount of fish on most of our Fishing Charters, This means that if we are not Catching Fish we are Moving so there is Practically no time for BBQ'S unless we feel that is the Customers Request to not be concerned about catching fish and they would rather enjoy the day relaxing and having a BBQ then let as no Prior we will be happy to accomadate you.

• Q: Is there a toilet on board?

• A: Yes, we have a private, plumbed toilet in the cabin.

• Q: Am I guaranteed to catch fish?

• A: No, unfortunately we can’t guarantee that every customer will land a fish, as there are so many factors that can affect the day such as air pressure and wind direction.

  However, we can guarantee that you will be fishing aboard a well fitted boat with reputable skippers whose aim it is to get you on the fish everytime!

  Check out our photo gallery for some great results 

• Q: What if the weather is bad on the day I've booked?

• A: In the case of unsafe or unfishable weather, you will be notified and the charter will be cancelled and another date arranged.

• Q: What payment methods do you offer?

• A: We accept Visa/MasterCard to pay deposit.

  We accept Visa/MasterCard or cash to pay balance.

  If you would like to pay the balance on credit card, please contact us on 0438 302 093 at least the day before the charter to ensure funds are cleared prior to departure.

  Charters must be paid in full before departure.

• Q: How can I contact Reel Time Fishing Charters?

• A: Post P.O Box 4480 Langwarrin VIC 3910

  Phone 0438 302 093

  Email matt@reeltimefishing.com.au

  Web www.reeltimefishing.com.au

• Q: Do you accept Bartercard?

• A: Yes, we happily accept Bartercard under the following conditions:

  * Midweek Only 
  * Book the Boat charged at $150 p.p (min 6p/max 10p) on full trade
  * Individual Charters incur a 10% surcharge on standard prices on full trade
  * Port Phillip Bay & Western Port (Snapper, King George Whiting, Gummy Shark, Squid & Whiting Fishing Charters only
  * Excludes Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charters - Portland 
  * Excludes Shark Fishing Charters - Portland 

• Q: Do Reel Time Fishing Charters clean our catch?

• A: Only for Portland Southern Bluefin Tuna charters

• Q: What time of day is the best time to go fishing?

• A: There is no easy way to answer this question as there are so many variables that can affect the day such as wind, air pressure and moon phase. The 'best time' to fish changes from week to week. However, our strike rate at any time of day is excellent as we only target species in their peak seasons.

• Q: Can I bring bananas on the boat?

• A: NO!! hehe

• Q: Do we keep the fish that we catch?

• A: Yes, providing the numbers comply with bag limits.
  With the exception of breeding gummy sharks (usually 15+kg), which are usually released.

• Q: What if I can't make it on the date I have booked?

• A: We accept cancellations two weeks prior to your charter, providing that you book another date. Any cancellations after this will unfortunately void deposit.

• Q: Do we keep fishing once we've caught our bag limit of the target species?

• A: We do everything we can to maintain sustainable fishing and at times we will continiue to catch and release depending on the species and water depth. This decision is at the skipper's discretion.

• Q: How much for a Portland Blue Fin Tuna Charter?

• A: Book the Boat is a Minimum of 6 Passengers Weekends $1800 Midweek $1500 Save $300 When you Book Midweek.

  Individual's or Single Spot is $300pp 

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• Q: How much for a Port Phillip Bay Snapper Charter?

• A: Book the Boat is a Minimum of 6 Passengers Weekends $900 Midweek $750 Save $150 When you Book Midweek.

  Individual's or Single Spot is $150pp Oct - Dec $125 Jan - April

  Subscribe to our News and Promotions to receive Specials.

• Q: How much for a Port Phillip Bay King George Whiting Charter?

• A: Book the Boat is a Minimum of 6 Passengers  $750

  Individual's or Single Spot is $125pp

  Subscribe to our News and Promotions to receive Specials.

• Q: How much for a Port Phillip Bay Squid Charter?

• A: Book the Boat is a Minimum of 6 Passengers  $750

  Individual's or Single Spot is $125pp

  Subscribe to our News and Promotions to receive Specials.

• Q: How much for a Port Phillip Bay Gummy Shark Charter?

• A: Midweek Book the Boat $750 Min 6 Passengers

  Weekends Book the Boat $750 Min 6 Passengers

  Additional Passengers $125pp

  Individual or a Single Spot $150

  Subscribe to our News and Promotions to receive Specials.

• Q: How much for a Port Phillip Bay Yellow Tail King Fish Charter?

• A: Book the Boat is a Minimum of 6 Passengers  $1200

  Individual's or Single Spot is $200pp

  We Recomend 6  on our Yellow Tail King Fish Charters, However more is fine if it is a Group Booking!

  Subscribe to our News and Promotions to receive Specials.

• Q: What is the season for Port Phillip Bay Snapper?

• A: We Target Port Phillip Bay Snapper Daily from Carrum/ Patterson Lakes Annully Between October & December

  We conduct 3 trips per day 5AM - 10:30AM - 3:30PM

  All fishing Charters/Trips Go for 5 HRS

  We also Target Port Phillip Bay Snapper from January to April Anully Departing Martha Cove on the Mornington Peninsula.

  We conduct 2 Trips Per Day Morning Trip Departing at 6AM Evening Trip Departing at 3PM

  These Charters run for  6hrs

• Q: What is the season for Port Phillip Bay Yellow Tail King Fish?

• A: Melbourne's Yellow Tail King Fish Charters are ran in Port Phillip Bay Victoria between January 1st until April 30th.

• Q: What is the season for Portland Southern Blue Fin Tuna?

• A: Victoria's Portland Southern Blue Fin Tuna Fishing Charters are Ran From May 1st to July 31st every year. Bookings Essential !

• Q: What is the season for Port Phillip Bay King George Whiting & Squid?

• A: Victoria's King George Whiting & Squid Fishing Charters are Ran in Port Phillip Bay, Between Jan 1st to April 30th Then again starting August 1st to Sep 31st annully.

  Melbourne's Bread & Butter Fish 

• Q: What is the season for Port Phillip Bay Gummy Sharks?

• A: Victoria's Port Phillip Bay Gummy Shark Fishing Charters are ran between Jan 1st to April 30th Annully.

  We can arrange to cater times around Tides and moon phases as these Sharks like to feed also in both Day Light Hrs and After Hrs so we can cater a fishing charter to suit you Phone Bookings Only. 

• Q: how do I get my Invoice or Reciept for my Fishing Charter Booking?

• A: When you Book your Fishing Charter Online you will Automatically Recieve your Invoice in your Email .

  For Tax Purposes Perfect for company's holding Team Building Excurtions.

• Q: How many hours does a Port Phillip Bay King George Whiting & Squid Fishing Charter go for?

• A: Port Phillip Bay King George Whiting & Squid Fishing Charters in Martha Cove on the Mornington Peninsula got for Max 6 Hrs

• Q: How many hours does a Port Phillip Bay Snapper Fishing Charter go for ?

• A: Port Phillip Bay Snapper Fishing Charter October-December Patterson Lakes/Carrum/Launching Way run for Max 5HRS

  Port Phillip Bay Snapper Fishing Charter January-April Martha Cove Mornington Peninsula run for Max 6 Hrs

• Q: How many hours does a Port Phillip Bay Yellow Tail King Fish Fishing charter go for?

• A: Port Phillip Bay Yellow Tail King Fish Fishing Charters go for Max 8 Hrs

• Q: How many hours does a Port Phillip Bay Gummy Shark Fishing charter go for?

• A: Port Phillip Bay Gummy Shark Fishing Charters run for Max 6 hrs

• Q: How many hours does a Portland Blue Fin Tuna Fishing charter go for?

• A: Portland Blue Fin Tuna Fishing Charters run for Max 8 Hrs

• Q: Will i get seasick?

• A: Unfortunately we have no control over who gets sick and who doesn’t. Precautions can be taken to reduce the chance though. Seasick tablets (start taking the night before), magnets and ginger are some of the remedies. Refraining from a big night at the pub prior to your charter is also a good idea.

• Q: Is smoking permitted?

• A: Smoking is permitted on the rear deck

• Q: How is the catch divided?

• A: The catch is usually divided evenly. In the case of larger or trophy fish these are kept by the angler who caught them.

• Q: I've Never Been Fishing Before, is that Ok?

• A: Yes, we assist all anglers attain a good fishing technique in a fun team environment.

• Q: How Far Out to Sea would we go?

• A: Port Phillip Bay/Westernport Bay Half Day trips: up to 25 kilometres, mostly 1 to 15 kilometres, it depends on the weather, target species and what's on the bite. Portland Tuna Full Day trips: up to 40 kilometres, depending on the fishing season.

• Q: What is the Bag Limit and legal size for Snapper in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, Victoria

• A: Snapper in Victoria, Port Phillip Bay no more than 10 Snapper per person/per day with only 3 allowed larger than 40cm.

  Legal Size Limit is 28cm

  Fish must be kept whole or in carcas form.

• Q: What is the Bag Limit and legal size for Yellow Tail King Fish in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, Victoria

• A: Yellow Tail King Fish in Victoria, Port Phillip Bay no more than 5 Yellow Tail King Fish per person/per day.

  Legal Size Limit is 60cm

  Fish must be kept whole or in carcas form

• Q: What is the Bag Limit and legal size for King George Whiting in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, Victoria

• A: King George Whiting in Victoria, Port Phillip Bay no more than 20 King George Whiting per person/per day with only 3 allowed larger than 40cm.

  Legal Size Limit is 28cm

  Fish must be kept whole or in carcas form.

• Q: What is the Bag Limit and legal size for Southern Blue Fin Tuna in Portland, Victoria

• A: Blue Fin Tuna in Victoria, Portland no more than 2 Blue Fin Tuna per person/per day.

  Fish must be kept whole or in carcas form.

• Q: What is the Bag Limit and legal size for Squid/Calamari in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, Victoria

• A: Squid/Calamari in Victoria, Port Phillip Bay no more than 10 Squid/Calamari per person/per day.

  Fish must be kept whole or in carcas form.

• Q: What is the Bag limit and Legal size for Gummy Sharks in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, Victoria

• A: Gummy Sharks in Victoria, Port Phillip Bay no more than 2 Gummy Sharks per person/per day.

  Legal Size Limit is 45cm from the rear gill to the start of the tail. (Not Overall)

  Fish must be kept whole or in carcas form.