Shipmate Charters has run fishing trips out of Fremantle since 2019. Four boats, a crew that knows where the dhufish hold, and trips for every level from a half-day on the inshore reefs to a full day chasing samson and bluefin wide. Rods, bait and ice are aboard. You bring lunch and a hat.
Meet the captain
Miles
7 years running charters out of Fremantle, WA
Speaks English
Miles has fished Fremantle his whole life and has skippered charters here since 2019. He runs the boats himself most days, so the person answering your messages is the person taking you out.
4 boats ready to run.
40ft Black Watch Sportfisher
The flagship. A 40ft Black Watch built for big game offshore, marlin trips and multi-day runs. Twin 540HP Cummins, 27 knots.
Included: Rods, reels, bait, ice, tackle and a deckhand
Full day A$1,800
31ft Bertram Flybridge
A 31ft Bertram rigged for offshore game fishing and deep-sea trolling. Fighting chair, outriggers, flybridge, cabin and a head.
Included: Rods, reels, bait, ice, tackle and a deckhand
Full day A$1,500
30ft Contender Center Console
A 30ft Contender that runs at 55 knots, so we reach the grounds fast and fish them hard. Our most-booked boat.
Included: Rods, reels, bait, ice, tackle and a deckhand
Full day A$1,400
21ft Sportsman Center Console
A nimble 21ft center console for inshore reef, the river and half-day light-tackle sessions.
Included: Rods, reels, bait, ice and tackle
Half day A$850 · Full day A$1,200
A shorter session, good for inshore reef, the river, or a first trip on the water.
A full day out, with the offshore grounds and the wider runs in reach.
All rods, reels, bait, tackle and ice are included. Bring a hat, sunscreen, soft-soled shoes and lunch. We'll sort the rest.
We leave on time, so get to the marina 15 minutes early. Most days we're on dhufish and pink snapper over the reefs, with a run wider for samson or tuna when they're about. We clean and bag your catch at the dock.
Where we fish
We fish the waters off Fremantle and Rottnest Island, from the inshore reefs out to the offshore grounds, and run wide to the canyons when the weather lets us.
Home port: Fremantle, WA
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Fresh off the boat.
4.8 ★ from 6 reviews
Fished with Shipmate Charters? Use the review link Shipmate Charters sent after your trip to share how it went.
“Best day on the water we've had in years. Skipper put us straight onto the dhufish and the deckie filleted everything at the dock. Booked again already.”
“Took my two kids for a half-day on Topwater Tails. Patient with the little ones, everyone caught fish, and we were home by lunch. Can't fault it.”
“Full day on Salt Obsession chasing samson. Quick boat, sharp crew, and the fishing was on fire. Worth every dollar.”
Yes. Rods, reels, bait, tackle and ice are all aboard and included in the price. Just bring a hat, sunscreen and lunch.
Absolutely. Our half-day trips on Topwater Tails are perfect for families. Let us know the kids' ages when you book.
Full refund 7 days out. Inside that we'll reschedule. If we call it off for weather, you choose a new date or a full refund.
For most of our trips you're covered under the charter. If a license is needed for a particular trip we'll tell you before the day.
Safety comes first. If conditions are unsafe we'll move you to the next good day or refund you in full.
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