Reef fishing off Sydney
Reef fishing is the perfect mix of steady action and quality table fare, and Sydney’s coast is loaded with productive reef. We fish the grounds from Long Reef down to Bondi and out to around five miles offshore, working the inshore ledges and the deeper reef country where snapper, morwong and trevally hold.
Wahoo Fishing Charters knows these reef systems inside out. Every trip comes with top-of-the-range Shimano rods and the best bait and tackle for reef fishing, and the crew is on hand to put you on the fish, so all you need to do is turn up, drop a line and start catching. Pack your camera and get your fish recipes ready.
Sydney's reef fish
Sydney's reefs hold a great variety of hard-pulling, fine-eating fish. Here are the species we chase most on a reef charter, with plenty of surprises in between.
Snapper
The prize of the reefs. A hard-hitting, superb-eating fish and Sydney's most popular reef target.
Silver Trevally
Silver, powerful and always up for a scrap, trevally school over the reefs in good numbers.
Morwong
A reliable reef dweller and fine table fish that keeps the rods bending all day.
Yellowtail Kingfish
Big kings patrol the reefs, washes and wrecks, ready to test your drag when they strike.
Relaxed, hands-on, all year round
Reef fishing is available in Sydney all year, so there is always a good day on the water to be had.
Perfect for first-timers and families
Reef fishing is steady, straightforward and easy to pick up, which makes it a brilliant introduction to fishing. First-timers, kids and families are all welcome, and the crew coaches you through baiting up, dropping down and winding in, so everyone gets amongst the action.
A feed to take home
Snapper, morwong and trevally are some of the best eating fish in the sea, and a good reef session often fills the esky. Take your catch home within the local size and bag limits, and get those recipes ready. It is the tastiest way to spend a day on Sydney’s water.
Local knowledge that counts
Finding fish on the reef comes down to knowing the ground, and few know Sydney’s reef systems like George. Over more than 30 years he has learned every ledge, drop-off and patch of structure from Long Reef to Bondi, and exactly how the fish move on them through the day.
George and the crew read the sounder, set you over the fish and coach you through every drop, so you get the most out of the session. When he says he will put you on the fish, 40 five-star Google reviews back him up.
Reef fishing boat & pricing
Reef charters run on Allie Hunter, our roomy 34ft boat, ideal for groups of up to 8. Prices are per charter for a half-day session; tell us your group size and preferred date and we will lock it in.
All Shimano reef tackle, bait and fuel included · Bring your own gear if you prefer · See the full fleet
Why book your reef charter with Wahoo
30+ years local knowledge
Three decades reading Sydney's reefs, from the inshore ledges to the offshore country.
The best reef spots
Productive grounds from Long Reef to Bondi and out to five miles offshore.
Top reef tackle
Quality Shimano rods, reels and the right bait and rigs for reef fishing, all supplied.
First-timers & families
Easy, hands-on fishing that suits complete beginners and kids as much as old hands.
Modern, comfortable boat
A safe, roomy 34ft vessel with the latest sounder and GPS to find the fish fast.
Year-round, 7 days
Reef fishing runs all year, and we are fully licensed and out on the water every day.
Ready for a feed of snapper?
Tell us your dates and crew and we will get you over Sydney's best reefs. All tackle supplied, first-timers and families welcome. Chasing something bigger? Browse our other Sydney fishing charters or read the FAQs.