Apollo Bay Fishing & Adventure Tours

Apollo Bay Fishing & Adventure Tours offers family fishing trips, offshore fishing adventures and scenic cruises aboard the 17-metre vessel Moonlight. Trips depart from Apollo Bay Harbour and cater for beginners, experienced anglers, families and groups.

Activities include:

Two-hour family fishing trips
Inshore and deep-sea fishing
Seal colony cruises
Scenic coastal cruises
Group fishing charters

Family Fishing Trips:

The two-hour family fishing trip is designed for families and first-time anglers. Fishing grounds are generally reached within 10-15 minutes of leaving Apollo Bay Harbour, with flathead and snapper among the commonly targeted species.

Children are welcome but must remain under the supervision of a parent or responsible adult.

What Is Included:

Fishing rods and tackle
Bait
Help with baiting hooks and handling fish
Ice and bags for taking the catch home
Use of onboard toilet facilities

Passengers may keep fish that meet current Victorian fishing regulations.

Seal Colony Cruise:

The one-hour cruise visits the Australian fur seal breeding colony near Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary. The trip may also pass the wreck site of the SS Casino.

Cruises and fishing trips are subject to sea and weather conditions.

What to Bring:

Warm, weatherproof clothing
Enclosed, non-slip footwear
Sun protection
Food and drinks, although limited snacks and drinks may be available onboard
Any required seasickness medication

Important Information:

Bookings are essential
A Victorian recreational fishing licence may be required and is not included
Minimum passenger numbers may apply
Trips may be postponed or cancelled because of unsafe weather or sea conditions
The vessel cannot return early solely because a passenger becomes seasick
Smoking is not permitted onboard

Opening Hours:

Trips operate by booking and are weather dependent. Contact the operator to confirm departure times and availability.

Cost:

Prices vary according to the trip. See the official booking page or contact the operator for current prices.