TEWANTIN BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Half‑Day on the Edge: Chasing Reef Fish off Tewantin’s Noosa Coast
A five‑hour deep‑sea charter aboard purpose‑built vessels from Tewantin/Noosa — this guide lays out departures, what’s provided on board and what to expect at the fishing grounds.
Half‑Day on the Edge: Chasing Reef Fish off Tewantin’s Noosa Coast.
Deep Sea Fishing Co. Noosa runs a five‑hour half‑day charter from Tewantin aboard three purpose‑built vessels (CATCH 22, DEEPSEA 7 and DEEPSEA 11). The operation—Noosa’s longest established fishing company—takes anglers a short run offshore to reef and pelagic grounds where a mix of reef species and occasional pelagics are pursued.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Purpose‑built charter boats
Trips are operated aboard three purpose‑built charter vessels — CATCH 22, DEEPSEA 7 and DEEPSEA 11 — crewed by a skipper and deckhand and fitted with full onboard amenities.
A diverse reef fishery
The Sunshine Coast fishery is known for a wide mix of reef species — Coral Trout, Snapper, Trag Jew, Pearl Perch, Moses Perch — with opportunities for mackerel, tuna and even sailfish when conditions allow.
Bait, tackle and refreshments provided
Charters include bait, tackle, water and soft drinks plus morning or afternoon tea; the crew will clean your catch before you disembark.
What the day feels like
What the five‑hour charter feels like
A typical half‑day runs either as an early morning or an afternoon trip: you board in Tewantin/Noosa, run offshore (generally a 20–40 minute transit each way) and fish productive reef and nearby grounds for roughly half the trip, with crew attending baiting, tackle and fish care while you focus on strikes and the work of landing and photographing fish.
THE FLEET
Purpose‑built charter boats
Trips are operated aboard three purpose‑built charter vessels — CATCH 22, DEEPSEA 7 and DEEPSEA 11 — crewed by a skipper and deckhand and fitted with full onboard amenities.
THE TARGETS
A diverse reef fishery
The Sunshine Coast fishery is known for a wide mix of reef species — Coral Trout, Snapper, Trag Jew, Pearl Perch, Moses Perch — with opportunities for mackerel, tuna and even sailfish when conditions allow.
THE SERVICE
Bait, tackle and refreshments provided
Charters include bait, tackle, water and soft drinks plus morning or afternoon tea; the crew will clean your catch before you disembark.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bait, tackle, water and soft drinks are provided; the trip also includes morning tea for morning departures or afternoon tea for afternoon departures; the crew will clean your fish.
The charter price covers bait, tackle, soft drinks and a light refreshment; fish handling and cleaning is provided by the crew.
Vessels are described as having full amenities and are crewed by a skipper and deckhand for safety and fish handling.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
The trip is five hours in duration.
When do departures run?
Morning departures start at 6:30am (returning around 11:30am) and afternoon departures start at 12:00pm (returning around 5:00pm).
What is included in the fare?
Bait, tackle, water and soft drinks are provided, along with a morning or afternoon tea; fish are cleaned by the crew.
What is the cancellation or refund policy?
The operator offers a 100% refund with 48 hours cancellation notice; if weather or minimum numbers cause issues they will first attempt to reschedule, otherwise a full refund is provided.
Are children permitted and is there a child rate?
Children are accommodated; the stated per‑person rate applies to ages 6 and up and one child rate applies per full paying adult.
Will the trip run in all weather?
No — all charters are subject to weather and times or dates can change subject to tides on the Noosa bar; the operator will attempt to reschedule or refund if required.