Cast your line into some of Australia’s best fishing grounds, targeting Sailfish, Spanish Mackerel, Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Giant Trevally, and more. Whether you prefer light game fishing, bottom bouncing, trolling, sight casting, or fly fishing, we’ll tailor your trip to the season and your preferences.

Our specialty? Sport fishing with an emphasis on catch and release, plus a fish or two for dinner!

You’ll be fishing from a 7.6m centre console vessel for up to 8 hours a day, with expert skippers guiding you every step of the way. Whether you're chasing big game or perfecting your fly-fishing skills, we’ve got the gear and know-how to make it happen. Surveyed for 6 people, but comfortably fishing 4 lines at once. The style of fishing is adjusted based on weather and conditions to maximise the action.

After a full day of fishing, unwind in your beachfront cabin, with food supplies delivered directly to you. Enjoy a self-catered meal or relax and take in the view. Off the water, explore the island with activities like 4WD transfers to Back Beach, beach fishing, kayaking, snorkelling, wildlife encounters and more.

This all-inclusive package covers everything you need for the ultimate fishing escape. Want more? Additional nights, extra fishing days, or light plane transport to and from Exmouth (35 minutes) or Onslow (10 minutes) can be arranged for an additional charge.

From $20,000 for up to 6 guests (approx $3,334 per person), this package includes:

• 4 night’s accommodation in a 3 Bedroom Beachfront Cabin at the Mackies (Thevenard Island)
• Meal supplies delivered to your cabin (self-cook)
• 3 full day fishing charters with knowledgeable skipper, for up to 8 hours on the water each day
• Top quality fishing gear, bait and tackle
• Assistance with fish filleting and processing
• Kayak and snorkel hire
• Transfers to the island's Back Beach *subject to schedule
• Merchandise pack

Extras

• Return transfers from Exmouth or Onslow to the Mackerel Islands by light plane
• Additional nights in the beachfront cabin
• Extra fishing charter days
• Alcohol

Call (08) 9184 6444
Email [email protected]
Get in touch for a custom quote based on your travel preferences.

Fishing charters are maximum 6 lines (own or shared). Surveyed for 6 people, but comfortably fishing 4 lines at once. The style of fishing is adjusted based on weather and conditions. Charter packages are subject to availability and must be booked in advance. Prices valid until 31/10/26, not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Day charters from Thevenard Island and Onslow may be possible before or after a package hire but cannot be confirmed until 30 days from departure.

Deposit & Payments

• A 50% deposit is required to confirm your fishing charter package booking
• The full balance is due 28 days prior to your arrival date
• The final guest list is required at least 14 days prior to arrival date

Cancellation & Refunds

• Mackerel Islands operate in a remote location where cancellations often result in decreased occupancy
• If for some reason you need to cancel your booking, your cancellation notice must be received by the Mackerel Islands reservations team via email [email protected] or phone +61 (0)8 9184 6444, at least 28 days prior to your arrival date to receive a 50% refund
• Cancellations made inside the 28 day period will not be issued with a refund
• All no shows will be charged full payment

About Our Fishing Charters

The Mackerel Islands are an iconic bucket list experience for any fishing enthusiast or visitor to the spectacular Pilbara region in Western Australia.

Operating for almost 50 years, we know these pristine waters better than anyone and our experienced skipper takes pride in ensuring customers receive the benefit of our knowledge.

Our boat, the KEEPERINN is a custom built 25ft Sportsman powered by twin 200hp Yamaha outboard motors. Designed, built and fitted out specifically for sport fishing, it is capable of reaching the furthest fishing grounds quickly, to make sure your day on the water is as action packed as possible.

KEEPERINN is a fast, centre cabin Sportsman boasting top of the line SIMRAD Electronics and capable of reaching speeds in excess of 40 knots. KEEPERINN has a walkaround, open yet shaded cockpit perfect for casting lures, reef fishing or any other sport and game fishing applications. Features a 100lt bait tank, onboard toilet, 22ft carbon fibre outriggers, upper captains helm for greater visibility and cockpit misters to keep you cool, while you tackle the Mackerel Islands.

We take up to 6 people out per trip giving you a personal and specialised fishing experience like you’ve never had before. Let us know if you have a certain preference (bottom fishing, trolling, sight casting) in advance and our skipper will try to accommodate it.

We can fit up to 6 anglers, with the style of fishing and spots adjusting based on weather and conditions. For windier days, we’ll go with 4, or 2 for casting. If the conditions are perfect, get ready for an epic day of bottom fishing for 6.

Our charters include tackle, bait and good quality overhead and spinning combo's.

We will tailor a charter to suit your needs.

Our charters are renowned for the variety of top quality fish species caught including:

• Quality reef fish - Red Emperor, Coral Trout, Rankin Cod, NW Snapper
• Pelagic action - Spanish Mackerel, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna and Wahoo
• Sight casting - Golden and Giant Trevally, Squid

Our skipper will recommend a range of fishing techniques depending on the customer, weather and conditions:

Trolling

The sound of a reel being peeled off by a large Spaniard is something every keen angler should experience.

Using overhead reels and game rods, our skipper will troll over proven ground mainly chasing Spanish Mackerel, with catches of Wahoo, Cobia, Tuna, Sailfish and a variety of Mackerel being common.

Bottom Fishing

Bottom fishing is an exciting way for everyone to have a line in the water waiting for that next big hit.

Our skipper positions the vessel to drift strategically over known hot spots. Several spots are visited over the day to hunt out where fish are lurking.

BIG fish can be caught bottom fishing, with the most sought after being Red Emperor. The range of fish species caught include:

• Coral Trout
• Rankin Cod
• Sea Perch
• Spangled Emperor

…and everything in between!

Lure Flicking

Lure flicking around the offshore reefs is undoubtedly one of the highlights of Mackerel Islands and has become famed among fishing circles.

Monster Giant Trevally and Queenfish gather earnestly here. Flicking lures close to the rocks, in the white wash or over the reef, then watching a fish hit your lure in the vibrant waters is an action packed way to fish that’s guaranteed to get any heart racing.

Boat Owners

Looking to bring your own boat over? Along with comfortable, spacious and air-conditioned accommodation, our facilities include secure car and boat trailer parking on the mainland, boat mooring hire, fuel available daily, fish filleting station, communal freezer storage, island kiosk selling ice, bait, tackle and more, island radio base, VHF radio channel 72 and safety support.

We have 23 small boat moorings (5m to 8.5m) and 2 deep boat moorings (up to 12m).

See our Boating Info page for details and important information to know before you go.