SNAPPER

 Port Phillip Bay is where most of our snapper fishing is done. The bays see a new run of snapper around September which sees good fishing up until the time is right for them to spawn. Our charters at this time of year are structured to be out at the best times to hook a snapper. first and last light and generally a tide change is fished most charters. We fish all over the bay depending on reports received. Snapper are a top fighting fish and are well deserved of their almost cult following in Victoria. We also find trophy snapper from the Port Phillip Heads to Portland on the West coast. After the hype of the Port Phillip season calms down, we seek other areas that hold snapper both in the Bays and offshore which has seen us still catching reds in May , June and July in previous years.

KING GEORGE WHITING

 Possibly the best eating fish in Victoria and also a great fight for their size. Available all year round and definitely worth a crack at. We see them available right around both bays and the entire Victorian Coast in different places at different times so check with Matt for the latest info.

GUMMY SHARKS

The Gummy Shark is one of the most sort after sport fish in Victoria. We primarily target from Western Port, however in recent seasons we have had success catching them as a by catch in Port Phillip Bay and in Portland. When targeting Gummy Sharks we take the time to distinguish which times are best to target them. We will also offer specific Gummy Charters when conditions are at its best.

SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA

Wow! What a fish! The pinnicle of what Victoria has to offer. I am sure you have heard of them by now. Fish from 8 kilo to 156 kilo taken in previous seasons. WORLD CLASS tuna fishing available at Portland from Feb/March to August each year. Once you see leaping feeding tuna of all sizes you will be hooked like us. In 2010 we saw record breaking sized Tuna being caught out at the shelf off Portland on a regular basis and plenty of school Tuna. 2011 season saw the larger Tuna off Apollo Bay. Matthew Hunt Fishing Services holds all legislated requirements to target these larger fish up to 30nm off shore. Check out our gallery for photo's or on the big tuna we caught in previous seasons check out our videos and reports.

YELLOW TAIL KING FISH

Yellow Tail King Fish, we are very fortunate to have this fishery at our doorstep. They are available off Portland during the February/March departing from Portland. King fish are a popular eating fish, and they are renowned for giving anglers a rigourous fight before they are landed. We troll and cast for these magnificent specimens.

MAKO SHARK

What can I say! The bad boy of Victorian Sharks puts on a great fight and can grow beyond 400 kilos. They deserve the ultimate respect even if only 20 kg. They can be cunning, smart and dangerous and are found in offshore waters all across Victoria in the warmer months. We have the experience and tackle to handle these great sharks.

MAHI MAHI -DOLPHIN FISH 

We currently catch Mahi Mahi as by-catch when trolling for Southern Blue Fin Tuna at the continental shelf, off Portland. Mahi Mahi or Dolphin Fish are regarded as a highly prized catch and is more common in tropical waters. However, with the water temperatures increasing the last few seasons, many of these are being caught on a regular basis.