The Sunshine Coast as its name suggests boasts sunshine basically all year round. Located in south east Queensland 1 hour north of the Queensland's capital "Brisbane". From "Caloundra in the south to "Noosa" in the north, it is regarded as one of the best holiday destinations within Australia. The coastline is scattered with some of the most magnificent  beaches anywhere in the world and offers heaps of accommodation options and fantastic bars and restaurants.Only 30 mins away is  "The Hinterland" which offers many B&B's, award winning restaurants, relaxed shopping, art galleries, and incredible scenery.

Not only is it one of the best holiday locations, it has arguably some of the best offshore fishing in the country. With a large fleet of boats calling "Mooloolaba" harbour home, you will have no trouble finding a memorable fishing experience.

Dominant game species include, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Sailfish, and the occasional "Striped Marlin" and "Spearfish". You will also find other species like "Mahi Mahi", "Wahoo", "Spanish Mackeral" and "Yellowfin Tuna". If you like a good feed of reef fish than you are also in luck with some great reef found as close at 4-5 Miles from the harbour. Common species include Snapper, Pearl Perch, Red emperor, Parrot, and many others.

The Sunshine Coast has two game fishing clubs, "Sunshine Coast" and "Mooloolaba" which between them offer 4 tournaments throughout the year. The "SCGFC" has consistently been awarded Australia's no 1 tag and release club due to their large and experienced fleet coupled with a great fishery so close to the harbour.

The hottest bite is late September through April with light tackle sailfish up to 70kg in October and black marlin up to 120kg in November through April, with February through March seeing the biggest numbers.

January through April is the heavy tackle season with large Blue Marlin being caught up to 800lb. 

Although these are generally the best periods game and other pelagic species can be found all year round. The best reef fishing is through winter although you will catch a feed any time of the year.

South Queensland Charter Services

	Skipper: Robert Smith	Boat Specs: 2 Boats
	Home Port: Mooloolaba	Other Ports: Southport to Bundaberg
	Max Passengers: 7	Website: www.sqcs.com.au

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Welcome to South Queensland Charter Services

SQCS fish the waters of the South Queensland Coast aboard the charter boats "Triton IV" and “Capricorn” with skipper Robert Smith, known locally as "Smithy".  Centrally located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland and working out of the port of Mooloolaba most times, we can tailor a trip to suit you anywhere in the region from Bundaberg to the Gold Coast.

We specialise in deep sea fishing, reef fishing, game fishing, sport fishing, fishing in the big bays of Moreton Bay and Hervey Bay, river fishing in the Mooloolah River as well as jigging and soft plastic trips.

South Queensland Charter Services are also members of the Marine Queensland Charter Boat Division so you know you are in safe hands.Based at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, we can tailor a charter trip just for you or view our typical fishing trips.   Corporate days a specialty.

Your skipper Robert Smith has done it all in the field of recreational fishing from chasing 1,000 pound Black Marlin off the waters of Cooktown out of a trailer boat to Blue Marlin off Port Stephens in New South Wales, Red Emperor fishing at night 40 nautical miles off civilisation, even drowning shrimp for Golden Perch on Queensland’s impoundments.  A tournament winning angler, Robert brings his years of experience with him on every charter.

Gaining his Restricted Coxswain endorsement to guide fishermen on his local freshwater impoundments in 2003 the call of the sea grew louder and he obtained his Open Coxswains Ticket in 2005.  Possessing a Senior First Aid Certificate, a Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Certificate, a Certificate II in Nautical Knowledge, an Occupational Health and Safety at Sea Certificate along with hundreds and hundreds of days on the water he will get you safely to where you need to go. A keen amateur photographer and video editor, some charters will end up with a memory to last a lifetime.

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