Damn Good Cobia Fishing Charters In Melbourne

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 32 cobia trips in Melbourne, and the most popular trips in the area are Guided Half Day Fishing Charter guided by Jeffrey, Gulfstream Trolling & Bottom Fish guided by Jordan, and 6-8 Hours Offshore Morning Trip guided by David.

Our guides in Melbourne are rated a 4.67 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for cobia in Melbourne as well as deep sea fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Melbourne are artificial lure fishing, deep dropping, and heavy tackle fishing but jigging and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for cobia in Melbourne can range anywhere from about $650 to $4,600, but the average price for a half day trip for cobia in Melbourne is $1,421. The average price for a full day trip for cobia in Melbourne is $2,615.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for cobia fishing in Melbourne is summer, and most anglers book their trips 12 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Melbourne, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Melbourne. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Melbourne.