Our boat and crew
A family crew that loves the bay
Gotta Love Fishing is a family-owned charter business based at St Kilda with 15+ years on Port Phillip Bay. We run shared trips, private charters and tuition for beginners, and we like nothing better than putting first-timers onto their first snapper.
The boat
8 metres, built for the bay
Our 8 m (30 ft) charter boat is set up for comfortable days on Port Phillip Bay, with a toilet on board and the latest safety equipment and technology. Rods, reels, tackle and bait are ready when you step aboard.
- 8 m (30 ft) vessel
- Toilet on board
- Latest safety equipment and technology
- Twin outboards
- Departs St Kilda Marina and Werribee Marina
The crew
A skipper who does not give up on the fish
Guests talk about a skipper who keeps hunting until the fish are found and keeps the banter going all trip, and a booking crew that sorts out the details and keeps you posted on the weather the day before.
Between them the crew looks after first-timers, kids and seasoned anglers alike: rigging gear, baiting up, unhooking fish and moving quickly when the bite slows.
- Family owned and operated
- 15+ years on the bay
- Tuition for beginners
- Respect for the water and the fishery
Reviews
What guests say about a day with us
“We booked Gotta Love Fishing during the Victorian school holidays for a family fishing trip, and it was a fantastic first-timer experience. I brought my teenage kids, who had never fished before, along with my nephew who's only ever fished freshwater — so between us we were not very experienced. The staff at Gotta Love Fishing were absolutely brilliant with the kids. They were patient and friendly, taking the time to properly teach them how to cast out rather than just doing it for them. Every time one of the kids hooked something, the crew got just as excited as they did. This crew nailed the whole trip. The kids haven't stopped talking about it since. Highly recommend Gotta Love Fishing for families or anyone wanting to introduce their kids to fishing.”
“I had an absolutely fantastic experience with Gotta Love Fishing Charters — easily one of the best charters I've been on in a long time. From the very start, their communication was spot on. They got back to me straight away and were incredibly transparent about the conditions. I brought my 92-year-old stepdad along, and they went out of their way to make sure he was comfortable the entire time. We ended up coming home with a huge bag full of fish, which just topped off an already top-notch experience. Couldn't recommend these guys enough — I'll definitely be booking with them again.”
“Excellent charter! Friendly, instructive and lots of fun. My international guest loved it and was impressed with the level of knowledge from our skipper. Many thanks! Highly recommend!”
What we stand for
Passion, expertise, respect
We are fuelled by a love of fishing, backed by years of local knowledge, and committed to looking after the waters we fish. Safety comes first on every trip, and the skipper always has the final say on conditions.
Everyone who fishes with us needs a current Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence, and our terms and conditions cover deposits, weather and what to expect on the day.
Ready for a day on the bay?
Request a booking online or call the crew and they will sort out the details with you.