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Everything to Know About Booking a Melbourne live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Melbourne with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 25 live bait fishing trips in Melbourne, and the most popular trips in the area are 3/4 Day Trip Melbourne guided by Kenny, Half Day Melbourne guided by Kenny, and Melbourne Inshore Assault guided by Owen.

Our guides in Melbourne are rated a 4.86 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.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Melbourne? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Melbourne.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Melbourne?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Melbourne are: 1. blacktip shark, 2. kingfish, 3. lane snapper, 4. mangrove snapper, and 5. mutton snapper.

How much do Melbourne live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Melbourne can range anywhere from about $400 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Melbourne is $664. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Melbourne is $1,125.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Melbourne?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Melbourne is summer, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

Do I need a Melbourne fishing license and what are the bag limits in Melbourne?

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.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Kenny will put you on the fish! Great experience! Definitely was great fishing

    Shane G. | November 26, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Melbourne

  • ★★★★★
    Overall the trip with Richard was excellent. My party arrived at the prescribed time and Richard already had the boat off the ramp and in the water. We loaded out stuff and off we went. The trip to the spot he selected took about an hour to arrive. He kept the hooks baited and provided suggestions and helped our youngest (11 yo) to hook fish and bring them it. Richard had a great selection of live and frozen bait that worked very well. Of the four of us each pulled in at least two fish with some getting more. Good selection pulled in with at least 4 different breeds of fish being kept which Richard prepared for us after we arrived. Well worth the money spent. The captain became a friend.

    Herman W. | June 11, 2025

    Trip: Full Day Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast on Captain Rick's boat. He took us straight out to a reef on top of wide open Mahi, sight fishing. Hes friendly, understanding, super knowledgeable, helpful and all around does it to make sure all types of anglers get an awesome chart with some big trophy catches. I would highly recommend getting on Captain Rick's boat for a fun day of big game fishing. Offers drinks om the boat. Filet, clean, and bag our catch. Next time we get back to the area, he will be our first choice for our next charter. Thank you, Captain Rick. Till next time!

    Tanya T. | May 28, 2025

    Trip: Full Day Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Couldn’t recommend enough. Kenny was really knowledgeable, a great coach, had a great set up and made sure we had plenty of decent catches. We also got the opportunity to spot some local wildlife along the way. Would definitely book with him again in the future.

    Lucy M. | April 23, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Melbourne

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great experience for our 1st time fishing salt water fish. Communication was excellent. Received confirmation email in less than an hour. Then followed our boarding pass via email. Rob also sent me a personal text w/ a choice of launch sites and a direct way to contact him. Phone or text. Very personal touch in my humble opinion. We met at the exact time scheduled. Then there was the fishing!!! We really never had a moment without action. Within 10 minutes we were catching fish. It continued until we ran out of bare. Took a quick detour & we caught some more bare. Just more fish to catch. I thought it fun. Went back to fishing. We were having a problem landing the really big ones. However, one memorable moment was when I had a big fighter on, then a shark came & ate my fish, cutting my line. What a fish story, but it's true! Rob is a great, friendly guy. Easy to talk/joke with. I highly recommend you try this, if even for 4 hrs like we did. The price for 2 people is well worth it! Try it yourself. Memorable trip.

    Ron Z. | March 8, 2025

    Trip: The Sebastian Inlet

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