About Us

Geelong Fishing Charters runs family-friendly fishing charters on their purpose-built fishing vessel Sidewinder I in Corio Bay departing from the Geelong waterfront. Only venturing out when calmer waters prevail, and with a large flat area to move around comfortably in, their larger boat offers a greater degree of stability and a smoother travelling experience suitable for all ages.

The partially-covered vessel is 11.6m x 3.9m, and on board there is a toilet and licensed bar (9am-8pm Sun-Thur, 9am-11pm Fri-Sat). The boat is surveyed for 20 passengers (& 2 crew), though the number of passengers on each charter is usually limited to around 16 where possible, to enable all passengers to have a comfortable amount of room.

Due to the size of the vessel, lifejackets are not required to be worn unless in case of emergency, though they are located on board. There is also a large, inflatable life raft on board.

Geelong Fishing Charters is owned and operated by Tracy & Brian with the view to making it a more family-friendly option and endeavouring to cater to fishers of all ages and skillset. Fishing gear comprises Shimano branded rods for adults and older children, with light-up reels and smaller children’s rods for younger fishers. An unlimited selection of baits is offered, and of course, everyone gets to take home the fish they catch (after it’s been cleaned and filleted, of course!).