• Q:: Where is Queenscliff and how do I get there?
• Q:: Where do I get a Recreational Fishing Licence from?
• Q:: Should I bring my own tackle and bait?
• Q:: Will you clean my fish?
• Q:: Do I need to book a group or can I come as single?
• Q:: Sea Sickness; will I get seasick while we're fishing?
• Q:: Food, what should I bring?
• Q:: How much deposit do we need to pay?
• Q:: Where do you depart from? Can you pick up from Portsea?
• Q:: Would it be possible to get a private charter and how many people do we need?
• Q:: Do you supply a lunch the 8hr and 9hr trips?
• Q:: Can we bring alcohol on the boat?

- Where is Queenscliff and How do I get there?

See here for directions...

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- Where do I get a Recreational Fishing Licence from?

Click here for more information...

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- Should I bring my own tackle and bait?

No, we supply all fishing equipment, however if you have a lucky rod you would like to use, you are welcome to bring it along.  But keep in mind, all our gear is serviced after each trip, line replaced, and kept in top condition...we would hate for you to lose the BIG ONE because your gear fails!

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- Will you clean my fish?

Yep, all fish is cleaned, bagged and ready to pop on the BBQ that afternoon, or into the freezer!

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- Do I need to book a group or can I come as single?

We can take group bookings, or we regularly take single bookings on charters.  The choice is yours...

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- Sea Sickness...will I get sick while we're fishing?

Everybody is different, with every day being different on the water. We suggest prevention is better than the cure. So call into your local chemist before the trip & purchase Avil, Travel Calm or Kwell  Take one the night before & then ensure that you take the tablet at least 1 hour before boarding for your charter. (Of course, always follow directions on the pack!

Also have a good breaky prior to taking the medication. Taking a tablet while on the boat won't help you at all.

This may sound a little odd but putting one ear plug also helps to combat sea sickness, it is to do with Inner Ear and Balance, which is the predominate cause of motion/sea sickness.  Use the two in conjunction for ultimate protection.

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- Food & Drink...what should I bring?

We do not supply any food and drink on board, unless prior arrangement.  Some vessels also have BBQ facilities, and if you wish to use these, please advise when making the booking.  We do not have any sort of reheating facilities on board an boats.  We also recommend bringing water, as well as soft drink or what ever other drinks you may like.  Alcohol is permitted in moderation. 

Our crew request that you do not bring

any Bananas! As they are extremely unlucky!

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- How much deposit do we need to pay?

This can vary depending on the size of your group,....if you book the whole boat then 1 person amount is the deposit....if you are only 2 people we take credit card details or a smaller portion. We will discuss this with you at the time of the booking.  Deposits are fully refundable in the case of bad weather, less a $10 administration fee.  However, we prefer to offer you another date to rebook on. We require at least 14 days notice for cancellations.

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- Where do you depart from? Can you pick up from Portsea?

We depart from Queenscliff Harbour, from the front of our new offices on the Dock, at 1 Beach Street, Queenscliff.  We also can pick up from Portsea Pier for Offshore Fishing Trips, please notify us at the time of booking if you would like a Mornington Peninsula pick up.

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- Would it be possible to get a private charter and how many people do we need?

Yes, we require either a full boat, or payment for a full boat.  Reelthing takes a maximum of 8 People, and Kyena takes up to 14, or more if a special request.  For example, if you would like to charter Reelthing for 5 hours on a private charter, it would be at a cost of $800.

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- Do you supply a lunch the 8hr and 9hr trips?

No normally, however we will try and cater for any requirements, and can offer salad rolls and sandwiches, or if aboard Kyena, we can offer a BBQ.

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- Can we bring alcohol on the boat?

Yes, but under moderation! Remember the skipper is responsible for all people onboard the boat, and if he deems you to intoxicated to fish, and asks you to sit down and take a time out, you will be required to follow requests.  You will be asked to cover any damages or loss of equipment due to intoxication.

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