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Five Island Charters

Reef, sports and game fishing charters departing Wollongong Harbour aboard the Seafox

About Five Island Charters

Five Island Charters is a fishing charter business departing from Wollongong Harbour, offering reef, sports, game and deep-drop fishing trips off the Illawarra coast aboard Seafox, a 40ft flybridge cruiser. Owner and skipper Trent runs the trips with his crew.

Reef charters fish reefs from Stanwell Tops to Shellharbour for snapper, morwong, wrasse, eastern pigfish, pearl perch, flathead and leatherjacket. Game fishing charters target black, striped and blue marlin, mahi-mahi, mako shark, yellowfin tuna, wahoo and kingfish from December to April, and yellowfin, bluefin and albacore tuna and mako shark from June to October. Overnight game charters, deep dropping and bareboat hire (boat and skipper, for events, island tours, birthdays and coastal cruises) are also available.

Seafox is powered by twin 380hp Cummins diesel engines and has a galley, lounges, two bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, live bait tanks, outriggers and Shimano gear. It sleeps up to 6 people plus crew. Rods, reels, tackle and bait are supplied on fishing charters, and no NSW fishing licence is required on the charters.

To book, call Trent on 0448 733 362 or email (use the enquiry form). A 50% non-refundable deposit secures the date, and if a trip is cancelled for bad weather the deposit moves to another date. Gift certificates are available for any package or amount.

Amenities and highlights

Services

  • Reef fishing charter
  • Afternoon reef charter
  • Game fishing charter
  • Sports fishing charter
  • Deep dropping
  • Overnight game charter
  • Bareboat hire with skipper
  • Gift certificates

Hours

  • Charters run to set departure times from Wollongong Harbour: reef charters 6am to midday, afternoon reef charters 2pm to 7pm (daylight saving only), sports and deep-drop charters from 5am. Bookings by phone or email.
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Frequently asked questions

Where do the charters leave from?
All charters depart from Wollongong Harbour.
Do I need a fishing licence?
No. A NSW fishing licence is not required on Five Island Charters trips.
What is included on a reef charter?
Rods, reels, tackle, bait and a BBQ lunch are included. Reef charters leave at 6am and leave the fishing grounds at midday, with a minimum of 4 people, and 5 or more makes it a private charter.
How do I secure a booking?
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking, and the remaining amount can be paid in cash on the day.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If Five Island Charters has to cancel due to bad weather, your deposit is transferred to a suitable new date.
What should I bring?
A suitable hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, plenty of water and appropriate clothing.

Good to know

Vessel
Seafox, a 40ft flybridge cruiser with twin 380hp Cummins diesel engines source
Capacity
Sleeps up to 6 people plus crew source
Skipper qualifications
Master 5 (Certificate III in Maritime Operations), Certificate II in Marine Engine Driving (MED2), First Aid Certificate source
Departure point
Wollongong Harbour source
Reef charter
$200 per person, 6am to midday, minimum 4 people source
Afternoon reef charter
$165 per person, 2pm to 7pm, daylight saving only, minimum 5 people source
Sports fishing charter
$1700, 8 hours from 5am, 6 people maximum source
Deep dropping
$3000, minimum 10 hours from 5am, 6 people maximum source
Bareboat hire
$170 per hour with skipper, minimum 4 hours source
Overnight game charter
$4850, boat maximum 6 people source

Gathered from Five Island Charters's own website on 25 September 2026. Each detail links to where it was published.

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