When you want to head wide and chase something that fights back hard — this is the charter. Top Gear game fishing and deep sea charters take you into real offshore Gold Coast waters targeting pelagic species that test your tackle and make memories. Mahi mahi, Spanish mackerel, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and marlin are all on the cards in season. Aboard the Berjun with skipper Drewe Jensen at the helm, you’re in the right hands to make it happen.
Top Gear Fishing Charters
Game Fishing & Deep Sea Charters Gold Coast — Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Mackerel
TARGET SPECIES
What's Out There — Gold Coast Pelagic & Game Species
The Gold Coast’s offshore waters hold some of the most exciting pelagic fishing in south-east Queensland. Drewe reads conditions and plans every game and deep sea charter to target the species that are moving — giving you the best possible shot at something serious.
Mahi Mahi (Dolphinfish)
One of the most spectacular fish you’ll catch offshore. Mahi mahi light up in electric green and gold, they jump, they run, and they taste absolutely brilliant. Peak season runs through the warmer months when the warm current sweeps down the coast, but they’re taken year-round offshore Gold Coast.
Spanish Mackerel
One of the fastest fish in the ocean and one of the most exciting things to hook on a lure or live bait. Spanish mackerel are aggressive, strong, and absolutely sensational eating. They’re a regular on Top Gear deep sea charters and a species that serious anglers specifically travel to target.
Yellowfin Tuna & Wahoo
When conditions are right and the currents align, tuna and wahoo are on the menu offshore Gold Coast. These are serious fish — long runs, serious power, and the kind of fight that leaves your arms sore. Drewe watches conditions carefully and pushes wide when these fish are around.
Marlin
The Gold Coast offshore grounds produce marlin — black, blue, and striped — and Drewe has the local knowledge to put you in the right position. Targeting marlin requires the right season, conditions, and a skipper who knows the grounds. Top Gear delivers all three.
The Knowledge, the Boat, and the Commitment to Find Fish
Game fishing isn’t luck. It’s preparation, local knowledge, and being willing to run wide when the conditions are right. Drewe has spent years understanding the Gold Coast offshore grounds — the temperature breaks, the current lines, the structure that holds baitfish and, by extension, the big pelagics that hunt them. The Berjun has the range and the power to get out there and stay out there. And the maximum 12-guest cap means every game fishing charter runs lean and efficient — not like a spectator sport.
- Skipper with deep local knowledge of Gold Coast pelagic grounds
- Award-winning offshore vessel with serious range and power
- Trolling, live baiting, and jigging techniques deployed to suit conditions
- Premium Penn and Shimano heavy tackle supplied
- Every charter planned around real conditions — no guesswork
- Max 12 guests — proper space to fight big fish without chaos on deck
Game & Deep Sea Fishing
Frequently Asked Questions
What pelagic species can I target on a Gold Coast game fishing charter?
Mahi mahi, Spanish mackerel, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and marlin are all target species on Top Gear game and deep sea charters. What’s running depends heavily on season and conditions — Drewe monitors both closely and plans every trip to give you the best shot.
How far offshore do game fishing charters go?
It depends on where the fish are. Drewe will push wide when conditions and targets call for it — the Berjun is built for serious offshore running and has the range to get you to the right grounds. Game and deep sea charters are best suited to the full day or three-quarter day charter duration.
Can beginners join a game fishing charter?
Yes. The crew will guide you through everything. Game fishing on appropriate tackle is achievable for any fitness level — and landing your first mahi mahi or mackerel is an experience you’ll be talking about for years.
AREAS WE SERVICE
Gold Coast Offshore Fishing — Departing from the Seaway
Top Gear Fishing Charters runs offshore Gold Coast fishing charters departing from the Gold Coast Seaway and The Spit at Main Beach, servicing from
Southport
Broadwater
Gold Coast Broadwater
Surfers Paradise
Runaway Bay
Sanctuary Cove
Hope Island
Coomera River
Nerang River
Moreton Bay
South Stradbroke Island
Wave Break Island
Jumpinpin
Currumbin
Tallebudgera
Whether you’re driving up from Surfers Paradise for a dawn departure or booking a private charter from the Gold Coast Harbour, we’re out there every day chasing fish in real offshore waters.
Go Wide. Catch Something Serious.
Game fishing and deep sea charters on the Gold Coast don’t get better than this. Book a full day or three-quarter day private charter and let Drewe take you to the grounds. You might just hook into something that changes how you think about fishing.
What We Offer
From half-day reef sessions to full-day offshore game fishing — Top Gear has a charter for everyone.
Call us
Write to us
Timings
Mon-Sun: 4:30AM – 10:30PM
professional Gold Coast fishing charters targeting reef and pelagic species in productive offshore waters.