BKs Gold Coast Fishing Charters
BK's operates from Runaway Bay Marina on the Gold Coast, offering offshore reef and inshore estuary fishing charters. Trips target snapper, mackerel, tuna, flathead, bream and seasonal species. Two vessels serve different waters: Reef Cat II, a 10-metre catamaran for ocean trips up to 12 passengers, and Black Betty, a 5.5-metre centre console for calm water trips up to 3 people. Mixed group and private charters suit all experience levels from age 6 upwards. Skippers Bec and Kaleb bring over 20 years' experience each. The operation has run since 1987. Trips include equipment, bait, tackle and assistance. Kept fish are processed and iced for guests.
- Vessel
- Reef Cat II: 10-metre Cougar catamaran, twin 250hp Yamaha 4-stroke engines, licensed 12 passengers, government survey certified, twin hulled, large insulated icebox, private toilet, modern electronics, large roof area; Black Betty: 5.5-metre Stacer Northern Fisher centre console, 115hp Yamaha 4-stroke engine, licensed 3 passengers, T-top shade roof, electric motor, casting deck, live bait tank, rod storage, icebox
- Maximum passengers
- 12
- Minimum passengers
- 6
- Trips
- Half day offshore reef fishing; Half day inshore estuary/calm water fishing; Private charters; Mixed group charters
- Departure time
- 6am; 11:15am
- Return time
- We do all 5 hour trips.
- Target species
- Snapper; School mackerel; Spotted mackerel; Spanish mackerel; Cobia; Jewfish; Teraglin; Tailor; Flathead; Tusk fish; Perch; Cod; Tuna; Bream; Whiting; Tarwhine; Mangrove jack; Trevally; Grunter; Squid; Sand crabs; Mud crabs
- Departure point
- Runaway Bay Marina, 247 Bayview Street, Hollywell, QLD 4216
- What is included
- Quality rods and reels (Penn and Shimano, left or right-handed); bait; tackle; sunscreen; soft drinks; water; biscuits; lollies; assistance and tips from skipper and deckhand; fish processing (bled, gutted, iced and bagged)
- Extras (for a fee)
- On application.
- What to bring
- Own bottle of water; pre-packaged food (muesli bar, sandwich, chips, biscuits, fruit); practical clothing that can get wet, dirty and fishy; raincoat recommended
- Terms and conditions
- 50% deposit required to secure booking. Bookings made 24/7 online, by phone 9am–5pm, email or text. In event of weather cancellation, choice of refund or reschedule to another day. Gift cards revalidated if trip cancelled. Rain does not trigger cancellation. Recommend booking early in your timeframe to allow rescheduling if needed.
- Skipper / guide: Bec; Kaleb
Company information
Operating since 1987, BK's is now run by Bec and her partner Kaleb, who each have more than 20 years of fishing and charter experience. The business welcomes all experience levels from first-timers to seasoned anglers, families with children from age 6, and groups. The crew emphasises safety, quality equipment and a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere on both offshore and calm-water charters.
Details checked against the operator’s website on 9 November 2026.
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