Fishing
Illusion is a 55 foot CONQUEST capable of taking you deep to search the bigger fish!
- She is a fully surveyed vessel designed in Western Australia for the rugged west coast Rock Lobster fishery and Charter industry
- She is surveyed to carry 25 persons up to 30 nautical miles to sea
- This vessel is a proven sea boat used by many commercial fisherman and Charter operations all around Australia
- She is the Ultimate charter fishing vessel
- Her sea keeping ability and her size make Illusion an extremely stable fishing and sightseeing platform
- She is powered by a 700 hp Turbo After-cooled Diesel giving her plenty of power if and when she needs it
- With a Sea Wasp generator on board , she makes her own 240 volt power
- State of the art electronics help us find the fish and creature comforts like a toilet, hot, cold and filtered water,a galley, a microwave, a television and four bunks complete the package.
- She has a low centre of gravity making her a very stable sea boat
Combo
Transfers: 
- Sutherland to Huskisson (return)
- 1 night accommodation (dorm or camping)
- 1 dinner Lunch during your fishing trip
Optional:
- Fishing on a fish farm (catch and release) on day of arrival before your day out on the water
- Experts fishing tips from local fisherman Bait (green school pawns) for you to use during the fishing trip.
- Ice for keeping your catch nice and fresh
ALL YOU NEED IS YOU AND YOUR FISHING GEAR ON THIS ONE OR CONTACT US IF YOU NEED SOME TO USE BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Cost $295 per person Minimum of 5 people applies for private groups Purchase this 2 day combo by adding COMBO for each person.
SAVE 5% IF YOUR GROUP OF 8 OR MORE BOOKS AND MAKES PAYMENT IN FULL IN A SINGLE BOOKING
Deposit $50.00 is non-refundable if paying only deposit. Balance will be due atleast 14 days before departure and is payable by EFT PAYPAL CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD or download a payment plan agreement to make regular payments. Pay deposit then 4 x monthly payments until it is paid in full. Please email the payment plan form to bookings@wat2du.com.
Fishing Charters
- A wide variety of fishing types for all levels of experience are offered
- Illusion is a fantastic fishing and cruising platform with all the modern conveniences
- Can cater for private groups and enjoy whale and dolphin watching as part of your day
- If Illusion is booked exclusively for your group customizing your day to include some of the sights and wonders of Jervis Bay is a must!
- Contact Us to discuss your personal requirements
Sightseeing Charters
- Sightseeing charters are also available
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Group Pricing
Send us an Enquiry - we will respond within 24 hours (usually the same day). We need the following information:
- Enter a preferred date into the booking calendar (or Additional Message field)
- Type of fishing you want
- Number of people in your party
- Any special requests i.e. Catering/Drinks/Transfers etc if applicable
- Choose Location for Type of Fishing and Quantity - we will get back to you within 24 hours
Bay Fishing
A great day on the water for those wanting to experience fishing for the first time in relatively calm water. A great experience for kids, also suitable for anglers who don't have the best sea legs. Species caught in the bay are seasonal but you are sure to come across several of the following:
- Snapper
- Sea Bream
- Australian Salmon
- Bonito
- Yellowtail
- Kingfish
- Trevally
- Flathead
- Redspot Whiting
- Tailor
- Healthy stock of Calamari
Using fast tapered rods and reels spooled with 40 lb braided line.
Departure Time
- Morning trips approx 6am - 1:30pm (7.5 hours)
- Full day approx 6am - 5pm (11 hours)
Bay/Reef
For the more experienced anglers and the novice wanting to try their hand at offshore fishing why not try Bay or Reef Fishing instead. Species targeted:
- Snapper
- Sea Bream
- Jackass
- Morwong
- Leather jacket
- Kingfish
- Sweep
- Tiger and Sand Flathead
- (using a fast tapered rod and reels spooled with 40 pound braided line)
We generally fish water depths of between 35 and 120 meters depending on oceanic currents and the time of year.
Departure Time
- Morning trip approx 6am - 1:30pm (7.5 hours)
- Full day trip approx 6am - 5pm (11 hours)
- A fisheries fishing licence is provided whilst fishing on Illusion, and all fish are cleaned and kept on ice for your convenience
- Maximum anglers for this trip 18
- Maximum passengers on Illusion 22
Sport Fishing
For the more experienced anglers wanting to take the challenge on light to medium tackle.
- Dolphin Fish
- Kingfish
- Australian Salmon
- Yellowfinn Tuna
- Albacore
- Striped Tuna
All species are seasonal so booking times are important for these trips.
Departure Time
- Usually around 6am (approximately 10 hours on the water) returning 4pm
- A fisheries fishing licence is provided whilst fishing on Illusion, all fish are cleaned and kept on ice for your convenience
- Maximum 8-10 anglers for this trip
Game Fishing
For experienced anglers and anyone GAME to have a go!!!
- Generally heavy tackle is used for the three Marlin species hooked on our Canyons
- 24kg and 37kg stand up tackle with SHIMANO TIAGRA’S, the preferred weapon of choice coupled with custom rollered bent butt rods
- Blue , Black and Striped Marlin are all possible on the Jervis Bay Canyons during the months of January, February and March with some striped Marlin around until late April early May
- Mid June see’s the arrival of Yellowfinn Tuna and Albacore usually show up mid July and hang around for the colder months along with Mako and Blue Sharks
- Larger Yellowfinn turn up in mid to late August and early September and then the numbers steadily increase heading towards November
- By late December all the Yellowfinn are gone with only a sprinkling of small rat Yellowfinn to be had
- Each year is slightly earlier or later depending on the oceanic currents
- Arguably one of the hottest Game fishing locations on the New South Wales Coast. There is always something in the game fishing category to fish for off Jervis Bay
Departure Time
- Departure is approx 6am (approximately 10 hours) returning about 4pm
- A fisheries fishing licence is provided whilst fishing on Illusion, all fish are cleaned and kept on ice for your convenience.
- Maximum number of anglers for Marlin fishing is 6 and Tuna fishing 10 per trip
For groups and individual bookings you can always customize your day to suit your requirements – contact us. Subject to availability and seasonal conditions.
Deep Sea Fishing
- Fishing the deep water canyons for large Blue Eye Cod
- Hapuka
- Bass Groper
- Gemfish
- Ocean Perch
- Nannygai
- Endeavour Shark
This is done in water depths of up to 400 meters using special Alvey reels and 200 pound braided line.
Departure Time
- Approx 6am from Huskisson (7 to 8 hours)
- A fisheries fishing licence is provided whilst fishing on Illusion, all fish are cleaned and kept on ice for your convenience
- A maximum of 10 angers is recommended for this trip
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Location
'Illusion' offers a unique experience on Jervis Bay for a personalized group of up to 22 passengers We cater for tailored trips in and around Jervis Bay and can include a number of activities such as sightseeing, snorkeling, dolphin watching, seal colony visits, bird and whale watching or ask us for something else and we'll do our best to assist - contact us
