ABOUT US

Port MacDonnell is located on the South East coast of South Australia, also referred to as The Limestone Coast. The town is known for its extensive rock lobster fleet and the big Southern Bluefin Tuna.

Port MacDonnell Fishing Charters was established in 2000 and is the longest operating charter fishing business out of Port MacDonnell.
Your skipper Jason has been commercial and recreational fishing the local area for over 30 years. We welcome everyone aboard our vessel Jaymar Star, a 43-foot fibreglass Randell hull with 500hp Volvo motor. We have seating, private toilet, the best fishing equipment, music and a BBQ.

We provide a service for experienced and inexperienced anglers, families and children, bird watchers and sightseers.

We put in a 110% effort to make sure your day is enjoyable and as successful as possible. We take pride in handling the fish you catch by bleeding, gilling, gutting and storing in salt water ice slurry to ensure quality eating fish. Then we fillet your fish at the end of the day. We can also weigh your fish if you catch a big one.

We can also arrange accommodation for you or a group, and soon we will have our own accommodation available.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on catches.

Jason Fulham with 140kg Southern Bluefin Tuna

SPONSORS

WE USE AND RECOMMEND SHIMANO FISHING GEAR, TSUTOMU LURES AND AVET REELS
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Shimano offers the most innovative fishing reels, rods and accessories in Australia and throughout the world. With the leading engineering technologies since 1921, Shimano produces the highest quality fishing products on the market. With a product range including the most advanced reels, rods, accessories, apparel, lures and more, we provide professional and recreational fisherman with everything you need for a weekend fishing trip and beyond. Shimano fishing rods and fishing reels come in a wide range of choices to suit any style of fishing and at any price budget. Shimano offers the best selection of the most durable fishing rods and reels on the market. Each model has been designed in Australia, by experienced Australian anglers, who know exactly what is required when targeting the local species. We also offer a full range of fishing gear, accessories and apparel to suit the needs of any professional or recreational angler. Our product line provides fisherman with the essential tools and outerwear to make any fishing trip a success. From tackle bags, fishing line, lures, knives and tools, we are able to cover all of your fishing equipment needs. Our apparel is also quickly becoming an essential part of every fisherman’s kit.
www.shimanofish.com.au

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Big Game Tackle are the Australian Agent for the highly reputable and sought-after range of Hawaiian made Tsutomu lures. Over the years Tsutomu lures have earned a lot of respect by many game fishing professionals and newcomers with several Australian and international Tuna captures and records. From 100+ kg Bluefin and Yellowfin through to grander Blues and Black Marlin. The Tsutomu range of keel weighted fish head lures are like no other lure on the market. The Tsutomu bullets, cut face and invert lures have passed every test and are a regular weapon in many serious game fishermen’s armour. These lures have a very specific swimming action and are available in many fish head colours and custom skirt colour combinations. Check out the full range at www.biggametackle.com.au. Tsutomu Lures Australia has carefully selected a group of pro anglers who take pride in what they use and continue to catch ‘dream fish’ and make the dreams come true for many of their clients. Port McDonnell Fishing Charters have been supporting Tsutomu Lures for over five years and we at Big Game Tackle are immensely proud of our local partnership and their continued success.

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Avet Reels have been setting new standards in reel design and performance since their inception. They continue to set new benchmarks with innovations like their 2-speed lever drag casting fishing reels, an industry first, their patented M.C. Cast adjustable magnetic anti-backlash cast control system, and the new Raptor series fishing reels that produce nearly twice the drag output of their original Avet Reels, again raising the bar for all high performance, large game casting fishing reels.Their EX Series Big Game trolling Reels continue to be the choice for serious off-shore sport fishing and big game tournament anglers world-wide because of their durability, proven performance, and power.
www.bustedfishing.com

Useful information

Please take the time to browse our website as it contains most relevant information, however if you have any unanswered question then please contact us. We are more than happy to assist you with any enquiries.

We are happy to recommend where the fishing may be at its best at a particular time of year but your choice of destination is always accommodated providing conditions permit.

What to bring

Remember sunglasses, hat, beanie, wet weather gear, warm clothing, rubber boots, sturdy footwear, camera and video camera. BYO alcohol is welcome (please note responsible drinking is a requirement on every charter).

Bookings

All bookings require a payment of $300 within 7 days to confirm the booking. Failure to pay the deposit may result in the booking to be cancelled.

Refunds

If a cancellation of your charter booking is made 15 days or more from departure you will receive a 100% full refund.

If cancellation of charter is made 1 - 14 days prior to departure, sorry there is no refund of deposit.

Weather

The southern coast off Port MacDonnell can experience rough weather. Your skipper has the freedom to decide if the charter must be cancelled, have a later departure time or whether the trip may be returned home.

If your charter is cancelled prior to departure due to bad weather and charter cannot be rescheduled a full refund will be returned.

Medical/Dietary Requirements

It is the responsibility of the clients onboard to inform the skipper of any medical requirements (including food allergies and special dietary needs) prior to departure. All clients are responsible for their own medication.

Port MacDonnell Fishing Charters may take photographs on the vessel and publish the photographs on the website, television, or written media for promotional purposes. Please advise the skipper if you do not want any photographs taken for such purposes.

yes, we do gift vouchers!

Fishing charter gift vouchers make the ideal gift for almost every occasion - buy a voucher for one of our fishing experiences from the family or friends combined.

Fishing gift vouchers can give that memory of a lifetime.

All your vouchers can be purchased directly from us.

How to buy a gift voucher

Contact us by filling in the contact page or phone Jason on 0428 382 483.

We can post or email your gift voucher.

Gift vouchers do not expire.