Escape with confidence
Skipper yourself bareboat charter company
Escape with confidence
Throw a line in while sailing in the Whitsundays and try to catch yourselves some dinner! All of Whitsunday Escape’s fleet are fitted with rod holders for your fishing enjoyment.
Rods and tackle boxes are available for hire and will be available for collection from our office upon your arrival to check in at the marina.
Order well in advance to ensure availability!
Frozen bait is available to purchase at the marina kiosk or chandlery.
Recreational fishing is permitted at most of the Whitsunday islands and no licence is required to fish in the marine waters of Queensland. However, we are governed by zoning regulations which apply to Great Barrier Reef waters. Zoning maps are provided on board every boat for your reference.
Fishing closures for spawning aggregation apply for all coral reef fin fish species found on the Great Barrier Reef. During closure times, fishing for certain species of reef fish is prohibited and hefty fines apply.
Fishing for game fish species is still permitted during these periods. Before fishing for any coral reef fin fish species, visit the Queensland Government Department of Agriculture & Fisheries to find out more information.
| Year | Fishing Closure 1 | Fishing Closure 2 |
| 2024 | 30 September – 4 October | 29 October – 2 November |
| 2025 | TBA | TBA |
