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Fishing tips, Sydney fishing spots, species guides and recipes from the Wahoo Fishing Charters crew.

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Straight from the deck

Thirty years of chasing fish off Sydney, distilled into tips, guides and recipes to help you land more on your next day out.

What To Take On A Fishing Charter & How To Prepare

A simple checklist for your day on the water, plus how to prepare so you can just turn up and fish.

Deep Drop Fishing: Everything You Need to Know

Dropping baits into hundreds of metres of water opens up a whole new class of fish. Here is how deep drop fishing works.

More Than Fish: Whales and Wildlife on a Sydney Charter

The fishing is the main event, but Sydney waters are alive with whales, dolphins and seabirds you will see on a charter.

Summer Fishing in Sydney: Our Top 5 Tips

Warm water and pelagics on the chew. Our top five tips for making the most of summer fishing in Sydney.

Snapper Fishing in Sydney: Tips, Season & Recipes

One of Sydney's most prized reef fish. When and where to catch pink snapper, the best baits, and how to cook it.

Fishing in Winter: Our Top 5 Tips & Tricks

Sydney's cooler months bring calm water and hungry fish. Here are our top five tips for winter spots, species, bait, gear and cooking your catch.

An Introduction to Jig Fishing for Sydney Kingfish

One of the most addictive ways to fish. What jigging is, the gear, and how to work a metal jig for kingfish.

7 Reasons Why A Fishing Trip In Sydney Is Worth It

Not sure a charter is for you? Seven reasons a guided fishing trip in Sydney is worth every cent.

Planning the Ultimate Bucks Party Fishing Charter in Sydney

A day on the water beats a pub crawl. How to plan the ultimate bucks party fishing charter in Sydney.

How To Find Wonky Holes and Large Mouth Nannygai

Wonky holes are hidden oases on the seafloor where fish gather. What they are and how to find nannygai around them.

How To Catch Live Bait Saltwater Fishing

Live bait is one of the most effective ways to fish. Here is how to catch your own and keep it lively through the day.

How to Catch Kingfish in Sydney

Sydney's premier light-tackle sportfish. Where to find kingfish, the best season, and the tactics that get them biting.

How to Avoid Seasickness on a Fishing Charter

Don't let the fear of feeling queasy keep you ashore. How to prevent seasickness before and during your trip.

Guy Sebastian’s Big Catch with Wahoo Fishing Charters

Singer Guy Sebastian joined George for a day on the water. Here is how his Wahoo fishing charter unfolded.

Fishing With Kids: A Family-Friendly Guide to Sydney Fishing Charters

A charter is a brilliant family day out. Why it works for families, keeping it fun for kids, and what to bring.

Tuna Fishing Tips, Facts & Recipes

Everything you need to chase yellowfin and bluefin tuna off Sydney, from where and when to find them to cooking the catch.

Fishing for Flathead: Facts, Catching & Cooking

One of Sydney's most popular table fish. How to find flathead, the best way to catch them and simple ways to cook them.

Why a Corporate Fishing Charter Beats a Day in the Boardroom

Team building that actually works. Why a corporate fishing charter beats the boardroom, and how to plan it.

Chasing Marlin off Sydney: Game Fishing Season Explained

The pinnacle of Sydney game fishing. The marlin you will chase, when the season runs, and how they are caught.

Reef Fishing: 5 Top Tips For Beginners

New to reef fishing? Five beginner-friendly tips to help you land snapper, morwong and more on your first trip.

An Introduction to Sydney’s Fishing Seasons by Species

What bites when. A season-by-season guide to the fish you can target in Sydney waters through the year.

Top 5 Features of a Charter Fishing Trip

Thinking about your first charter? Here are five things that make a guided fishing trip worth every minute.

Our 10 Favourite Fishing Spots in Sydney

From Sydney Harbour to the offshore reefs, these are ten of our favourite places to drop a line around Sydney.

Ready to put the tips into practice?

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