Reef Enounters Fishing Charters

Operating from Pondalowie Bay in Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park at the southern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, Reef Encounters targets deep-sea species including snapper, nannygai, Southern bluefin tuna, samsonfish and kingfish across remote offshore reefs and islands. The charter runs full-day and extended offshore trips aboard the Vixen with experienced skipper and deckhand. Suitable for beginners through experienced anglers with reasonable mobility for beach boarding. Established since 1998, the business holds tourism accreditation and multiple awards. Groups of up to 12 can charter privately, or join mixed groups. All tackle, rods, bait and fish processing are provided.

Vessel
Vixen; accessed via tender boat from beach; boarding platform and steps; capacity 12 passengers
Maximum passengers
12
Minimum passengers
On enquiry
Trips
Standard Full Day Deep Sea Charter; Extended Full Day Deep Sea Charter; Overnight Live-Aboard
Departure time
7:30am; 6:30am
Return time
4pm; 6pm
Target species
Snapper; nannygai; Southern bluefin tuna; King George whiting; blue morwong; blue groper; sharks; trevally; harlequin; swallowtail; samsonfish; kingfish
Departure point
Pondalowie Bay, Marion Bay, South Australia
What is included
All fishing tackle, rods and equipment; all bait; ice; fish gutting and gilling onboard; experienced skipper and deckhand
Extras (for a fee)
Fish filleting; catering services; accommodation at charter houses in Marion Bay
What to bring
Water, lunch and snacks in cooler; comfortable clothing including hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and wet weather jacket; filleting knife; large esky with ice for transporting catch
Terms and conditions
Weather cancellation policy applies with no obligation to use accommodation if charter cancelled due to adverse weather. Overnight charters temporarily unavailable; waitlist available.

Company information

Reef Encounters has operated continuously since 1998 as the longest-serving full-time charter operator in Marion Bay. The business holds tourism accreditation and multiple awards. An experienced skipper and deckhand operate all charters. The company accommodates groups from individuals to 12 people, with private and shared group options available. Trips suit both first-time anglers and experienced fishermen.

Details checked against the operator’s website on 9 November 2026.

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