
Western Port
(Jan - May)
What We Target
From January through to the end of May, Western Port offers exceptional fishing variety including; sharks, whiting, snapper, salmon, trevally and squid
January, February and March is the ideal time to fish for BIG gummies, thresher, seven gill and school sharks in Western Port, although you will still catch sharks of good size, from January right up until July
Western Port is a haven for King George whiting up to 50cm all year round and even during the chillier months of June, July, August and September
Many anglers also look forward to the annual run of elephant fish in March, April and May
Departure Point
Hastings public boat ramp (NOT marina)
Herring st, Hastings - Melways Ref 154 K11
Click here for detailed maps and directions
Charter Times (Monday - Sunday)
6am - 11am
11:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost
To book the boat to yourself:
Reel Time #1 with up to eight people: $880
Reel Time #2 with up to six people: $660
To book a spot on an Individual Charter: from $125p.p
Click here for current availability of individual charters
Includes
Includes a five hour charter with either Matt Cini or Matt Boulton as your qualified skipper. All bait, tackle and top of the range rods and reels are supplied. Safety equipment is above and beyond marine safety standards with life jackets, flares, first aid, radio's and full LED lighting.
An Everyday Fisherman's Lunch Pack can be included for an extra $30 p.p

*private, plumbed toilet available on Reel Time #1 (portable toilet on Reel Time #2)
How to Book
To book simply call Reel Time Fishing Charters on 0438 302 093 or you can even book online utilising the safe and secure payment method of PayPal
Click here for group booking availibility on our online booking calendar
What to Bring
You need only bring your own food, drink and a current Victorian fishing licence
A hat, weatherproof jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses and a coolbox to take fish home in, is also recommended
Fishing Licenses
The Victorian Government requires all anglers, including clients on fishing charter vessels, to be in possession of a current Victorian recreational fishing license
Click here to purchase a fishing license online
Click here for fishing license outlets
From Out Of Town?
Here is a list of handy contacts within close proximity of the Hastings boat ramp:
Mornington Peninsula Taxis
(03) 5979 1305
Southern Cross Chauffer Drive
1300 72 66 30 website
Hastings Train Station
Cnr Church st & Station st, Hastings website
Frankston-Stony Point line train station 1km from boat ramp
Pelican Pantry
2 Marine pde, Hastings 1300 850 297
cafe 700m from boat ramp
Western Port Hotel
Cnr High & Salmon st, Hastings (03) 5979 1201 website
pub 450m from boat ramp
Kings Creek Hotel
1989 Frankston-Flinders rd, Hastings (03) 5979 2989 website
pub 2km from boat ramp (fishing licenses available at bottleshop)
Hastings Harbour View Motor Inn
126 Marine parade, Hastings (03) 5979 3333 website
restaurant & accommodation 1.5km from boat ramp
Marina View Van Village
38 Salmon st, Hastings (03) 5979 4599 website
accommodation 1km from boat ramp
Morning Star Estate
2 Sunnyside rd, Mt Eliza (03) 9787 7760 website
accomodation 23km from ramp
Balnarring Picnic Races
Coolart rd, Bittern 0419 359 851 website
racecourse 8.5km from boat ramp
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