Hervey Bay Sportfishing

Lodging Details
Lodging is custom to the client and can be recommended at the time of booking.

Food and Beverages
Cold water and lunch are provided on daily guided trips. 

Typical Length of Stay
Guiding can be catered to your wants and needs. We always recommend putting enough time aside to give yourself the best chance with weather and tides, particularly if you have specific species in mind.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
The wildlife in this area is incredible, from whales and dugong, to turtles and the rare Fraser Island dingo. Hervey Bay is a fantastic location for a family holiday and ecotourism opportunities such as swimming with wildlife, to laying on the beautiful white sand beaches or surfing.

Internet / Communications
Widely available. 

How To Get There
Flying with Qantas or Virgin Airways is easy. Both airlines service the area daily from Brisbane. Public transport is available and the drive from Brisbane is along the Bruce Highway and takes about 4 hours.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Departure from the boat ramp is at 6:30 am and transfers from the airport to your accommodation can be arranged

Transfer requests of the angler
Meet at Unrangan Dock for a 6:30 am start each day unless prior arrangements have been made.

Travel Arrangements
Yellow Dog provides airline reservations ad ticketing assistance through etcTravel Group, and a full-service airline logistics agent that can help book airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more. You can click here to request a quote or contact Yellow Dog for more information at 406-585-8667. etcTravel Group offers dedicated support services for all Yellow Dog clients. Service fees may apply when booking or researching tickets, and etcTravel will discuss this with you before sending quotes.

Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
From the creeks in the Sandy Straits, to the famous flats, to blue water baitballs – fishing Hervey bay is unique as anglers can target the best of both southern and northern Australian species. 

You will use a 9 to 11-weight rod and cast clousers or surf candies to breaking schools of pelagics such as tuna and mackerel. An intermediate line is best suited to this type of fishing and works well when fishing the flats. Flats flies such as crabs and shrimp should be tied slightly heavier – with medium lead eyes and a sink tip line is useful to keep your flies on the bottom. Tailing golden trevallies are a special treat and are anxious to eat a well-presented fly.  

The small black marlins are usually teased to the boat but free swimmers are regularly encountered. Having a strong double haul and accurate cast may yield the fish of a lifetime. Billfish flies are provided but pink and white are favored colors if tying your own.

From first-timers and novice anglers to seasoned world travelers – Hervey Bay fly and sportfishing can cater to a variety of abilities.

Boats and Equipment
Hervey Bay operates 4 boats, all surveyed and meeting strict AMSA regulations. All boats carry first aid and VHF radio.

Package Rates

One Angler: $700 AUS per person
Two Anglers: $375 AUS per person
Three Anglers: $290 AUS per person
Four Anglers or more: Contact Yellow Dog for custom rates. 

What’s Included: 

• Fully guided fishing
• All equipment including flies
• Cold water and packed lunch
  
  

What’s Not Included:

• International and domestic airfare
• Transfers, hotels, and meals in Australia
• Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
  
  

Hervey Bay Sportfishing (Australia)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking to hold both space and guides. Full pre-payment is due 90 days prior to date of trip. For cancellations, all deposits and payments are non-refundable, and because of the operator’s strict no refund policy, Yellow Dog strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. Hervey Bay Sportfishing will not refund payments in the event of poor weather, and no refund can be made for unused arrangements or fishing time lost due to inclement weather. If the operator decides to cancel the tour due to unsafe weather conditions, then a trip credit may be issued for a future date within one year of original trip dates. Please note that this is entirely at the discretion of the operator. If a cancelled package is resold by either the operator or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund will be sent minus a $100.00 per person cancellation fee charged by Yellow Dog. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. Once again, Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for this trip.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.