1770 fishing charters: Reef fishing tour prices in 1770, QLD

From the Town of 1770, Queensland, reef fishing charters head out in search of red emperor and coral trout. Full day 1770 fishing charters cost from $330 per person.

Partly due to its position near the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, the Town of 1770 in Queensland is a very popular spot for fishing.

1770 fishing charters are a surprisingly competitive business. And if you want to head out for the day to see what you can catch, there are plenty of options available.

What to book in 1770/ Agnes Water before you arrive

See the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef – on a Lady Musgrave Island day tour.
Hire a scooter – and pootle around the back lanes looking for kangaroos.
Kick back with sparkling wine on a sunset cruise.
(Highly recommended ✅) Travel on land and water, and try sandboarding – on a quirky full day amphibious vehicle tour.
Or take a shorter wildlife-spotting coastline tour, with lunch.
Get the best deals on your accommodation.

1770 fishing charters: The Southern Comfort

For an offshore reef fishing adventure, Reef Fishing Charters 1770 boasts that it has the fastest charter vessel in town. There’s a keep your catch policy, so you can store your fish in the on-board Esky.

The species of fish targeted include Spanish mackerel, coral trout, red emperor and grassy sweet lip.

A full day fishing charter on board the Southern Comfort costs $390. This departs from the 1770 Marina at 07.00, returning at 16.00.

Included within this 1770 fishing charter price is lunch, afternoon nibbles, unlimited soft drinks and high quality Shimano fishing gear.

1770 fishing charters: Hooked on 1770

Another option for a 1770 fishing charter is Hooked on 1770. Again, the focus is on reef fishing, with the prize catches being the red emperor and coral trout, although nannygais and hussars are often caught in the fishing grounds.

Hooked on 1770 offers full and half day charters. The full day tour costs from $330 per person and the half day tour costs $220.

Five reasons why a day tour to Lady Musgrave Island should top your wish list

A Lady Musgrave Island day trip is usually the highlight of a visit to 1770/ Agnes Water. Here’s why it’s so special.

The Great Barrier Reef is in excellent condition here – it hasn’t received the bleaching damage that other spots further north have.
This is stinger and crocodile-free territory – perfect for a summer trip.
Lady Musgrave has the only navigable lagoon on the Great Barrier Reef – the water colours are extraordinary.
That lagoon makes the water really, really calm for swimming and snorkelling.
You’re almost certainly going to see turtles.

Book your Lady Musgrave Island day trip over here.