Marlin Port Stephens…this year was a far cry from previous years. Maybe it was the effect of La Nina maybe the moon but whatever it was it was tough going while I was there. The Marlin Port Stephens  fishery was seriously affected by the weather this year. Other than having to cancel and postpone several … Continue reading Ambition Report 6th.Marc...

At Port Stephens  Black Marlin are the name of the game at present. The Port Stephens Black Marlin of varying  sizes are chasing bait on the inner reefs. A lot of anglers expecting to find the usual inshore run of 20 to 30 kilo’s fish are being beaten on light tackle by Blacks  getting up … Continue reading Ambition report 17th. February’21 → The...

Monday 13th November 2017 How’s this for a magnificient snapper! One of the prettiest and best eating fish on the East Coast.

Monday 20th November 2017 A delicious eating rock cod is always a welome catch!

Monday 11th December 2017 A pigfish is a fantastic prize and it is fantastic eating. Marwong are not bad either if baked in foil to keep them moist.

Monday 18th January This is one monser flathead! Great eating too!

Tuesday 12th December 2017 This was a fantastic day to be on the harbour very exciting Big Boat Challenge won this year by Black Jack.

Monday 19th March 2018 Caught in the morning.Cooked by Rincome at the Kauri hotelEaten by 2 pm. Yum yum

Well the Marlin bite is on any Game Fisherman who hasn’t heard about the Marlin bite off Sydney must live in a cave. The Marlin bite came on a while ago but really stepped up to a new level several days ago. The bait in the form of Slimy Mackerel and Yellowtail came in from … Continue reading Ambition report 12th.January’21 → The post Ambition rep...

December Reports :- Reports were coming in of Striped Marlin and some good sized Mahi Mahi around the shelf and the odd Yellowfin further out. So after  I cancelled  a couple of charters because of the Virus I decided I was going out no matter what. I received quick responses from members wanting to join me … Continue reading Ambition report 20th....

PORT STEPHENS: With the warm ocean currents moving in closer and the water temperature out wide approaching 24 degrees it was time to give it a go. Added to that there have been reports of Black Marlin in close further North and even sightings off Sydney. Back here because of the warm ocean currents moving … Continue reading Ambition report 14th....

Sydney Fishing… Off Sydney fishing –  as I sit here listening to 30 knots of North Westerly howl against the windows I am glad I’m not at sea. Especially so because the fishing off Sydney has been less than mediocre. Off Sydney the Kingfish bite has been the only positive scene outside. The Kingies have … Continue reading Ambition report 29th. Nov...

Fantastic time had by all on the weekend and take a look at this magnificent pig fish! These can fetch over $100 in an Asian restaurant so a happy catch for anyone on a deep sea fishing charter.

The conditions are superb   the fish are biting and the Whales are running. Looking forward to a great weekend.  Come and join us. Captain Colin

Deep Sea Charters is happy to let everyone know that we will resume trading from Saturday May 23. Initially we will limit numbers of passengers to 6 max with a minimum of 4. Let’s stay safe and Happy Fishing Colin

MINI WHALE WATCHING CRUISES MONDAY TO FRIDAY  (excluding public holidays) Maximum 10 passengers                                   Minimum 4 Passengers Cost $100 Per Person                                        Family and Group Discounts MORNING                                                        AFTERNOON Depart  1000 am     

]Port Stephens to Sydney I brought Ambition back from Port Stephens last Monday. I fished all the way down starting just North of the ‘Car Park ‘ trolling skip baits. The plan was originally to come back on Sunday but due to the weather on Saturday my charter was pushed back to Sunday. Consequently we … Continue reading Ambition report 13th.March’...

March Yellowfin…   Autumn is a great time to be fishing off Sydney. Currently March Yellowfin are the go but there are also Striped and Blue Marlin in the mix. After hearing reports during last week  of yellowfin  ranging from mid 40 kilo’s to around 70 kilo’s I was obviously keen to get out there. … Continue reading Ambition report 23rd.March’20...

It has certainly been a long time between drinks on Ambition. At least now it looks like the bars are opening again. This metaphor for chartering is bringing some hope. We may not be able to take our full capacity of anglers but at least we’ll be able to get out there and get that … Continue reading Ambition report 19th.May’20 → The post Ambition...

Bluefin off Sydney a couple of years ago… As I look at my past reports I see that during last year’s May and June  Yellowfin produced some really good  fishing most fish well over 55 kilo’s here’s hoping… Below  are   a couple  of paragraphs from last year’s    ‘Ambition Reports ‘…. ‘Over the last few … Continue reading Ambition report 31st.May’20...