Montebello Islands Fishing Charters
Arguably some of the best fishing Australia has on offer! Enjoy world-class saltwater fishing holiday packages in Western Australia. Spend your days experiencing extreme offshore fish feeding frenzies and your nights relaxing inside a remote tropical paradise.
The Ultimate Liveaboard North West Fishing Adventure
Our premier liveaboard fishing trips combine a high-octane angling schedule with a great, relaxing atmosphere on the open ocean.
Available strictly through the prime weather window of August to October each year, Pelican Charters delivers an unmatched deep-sea experience. Step aboard to fish hard all day, then sleep overnight inside calm, protected waters to wake up to a fresh hot breakfast, a piping hot coffee, and another action-packed day of North West fishing.
Top water fishing with stick-baits and popper fishing: GT, Spanish mackerel, wahoo, Trevally, Tuna, spangled emperor and Coral Trout are just some of the fish you can expect to see charging after your top water lures in these untouched waters.
Bottom Bouncing, Jigging & Surface Trolling
Experience world-class sport fishing and heavy demersal action in a pristine island environment.
Conquer the Montebello Fishing Grounds:
• Heavy Pelagic Trolling: Trawl past expansive coral reefs full of thriving marine life to target premier game fish. Battle iconic ocean speedsters including Black, Blue, and Striped Marlin, acrobatic Sailfish, Wahoo, massive Yellowfin Tuna, and Dolphin Fish (Mahi-Mahi).
• Offshore Bottom Bouncing: Drop deep fresh baits along vertical reef ledges out to the deep blue sea to hook legendary, hard-fighting table fish. Our skippers will put you directly over massive structures holding prize Red Emperor and Coral Trout.
• Shallow Lure Casting & Jigging: Head off in a new direction at sunrise to flick soft plastics and heavy jigs directly into shallow sandy holes, reef channels, and coral pockets to entice hard-hitting reef predators.
Extreme 5-Day Wilderness Charters Departing From Dampier
We manage complete, high-end private group charters and saltwater holiday packages along the Pilbara Coast.
Our Operational Logistics Blueprint:
• The Staging Route: Anglers simply fly from Perth to Karratha Airport. From there, we depart by boat directly from the Dampier Port, taking you on a scenic tour through the 42 pristine islands of the Dampier Archipelago before heading out into the deep blue.
• Dual Inflatable Tenders: We carry two specialized 5.5-meter tenders onboard Livewire. This allows our daily activities to remain completely flexible, letting us sneak right up into shallow reef zones or split groups up to keep everyone in your crew happy.
• Historical Sightseeing Excursions: Mix up your time on the rod with unique land-based sightseeing tours through the marine park, exploring remote coastal highlights and leading tourism attractions.
Jigging and soft plastics: Huge golden Trevally and giant Trevally, Red Emperor, Coral Trout, Spangled Emperor, Robinson Sea-Bream China-man Cod and plagues of Rankin Cod, Green job fish, Cobia and Dog tooth tuna are all species that love to eat artificial lures
Secluded Island Bays & Midnight Marlin Board Action
Live board our specialized vessel with all the premium comforts of home.
To deliver a true wilderness experience, we drop anchor in a completely different secluded bay each night. After a fresh cooked dinner and a few cold beers on deck, the action doesn't have to stop. Cast your lines or flick soft plastics directly out onto the moonlit reefs from the spacious back marlin board to secure a midnight hook-up or jig for fresh squid under the stars.
Livewire: Western Australia's Best Custom Fishing Platform
80 Feet of Jet-Powered Performance Specifically Renovated for Comfort Cruising
Heavy Commercial Engineering & Mod Cons:
• Oil & Gas Grade Performance: Originally purpose-built for rugged offshore industrial applications, Livewire is powered by twin 1,000 hp Caterpillar engines paired with high-performance Hamilton Jets, ensuring an incredibly stable, safe day at sea.
• Spacious Liveaboard Layout: Comfortably sleeps up to 16 passengers with absolute ease across private and shared quarters, featuring 3 complete toilets and hot showers.
• Premium Back Deck Catch Management: Optimized for serious fishing campaigns, featuring a massive 600-liter back deck ice box to keep drinks icy cold, an integrated ice machine to top up eskies, and a heavy-duty 1,000-liter blast freezer to snap freeze your catch flawlessly.
• Offshore Entertainment & Comms: Features an expansive galley and helm area with a large dining table and wrap-around comfortable seating. Onboard entertainment includes a high-end stereo system compatible with all devices and a smart television with a tracking satellite dome for the footy, backed by a dedicated Telstra booster for extended mobile phone service.
Feedback From the Back Deck
Read real feedback from crews who have campaigned the Montebello Islands departing from Dampier onboard Livewire.
"Departing Dampier on Livewire for the Monties was a game-changer. The access to those remote outer islands is unbeatable, and the crew's knowledge of the reef systems is second to none. We had non-stop action on GTs and coral trout. Having the vessel's massive freezer capacity meant we could manage our catch perfectly for the trip home."
"We did a four-day liveaboard out of Dampier to the Montebellos and it was top-tier. Livewire is incredibly comfortable—having a proper shower and satellite connection after a full day of battling big fish in the sun makes all the difference. If you're serious about your fishing, look no further than Pelican Charters."
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Captains Brandon and Peter launched this marine charter business back in 2004. As casual, friendly skippers and fully licensed operators, they offer professional knowledge, expert rigging tips, and extensive local experience. We are happy to put in extra effort to give your team an exclusive time. Contact our head office at 08 9249 1535 or send us an inquiry today to lock in your seasonal departure window.