38° South Charters & Marine Services

Port Albert - Welshpool

Services

Fishing Charters

Off-shore and inlet fishing charters available. Departure from Port Albert or Port Welshpool.

Commercial Marine Services

Stabicraft 2350 Supercab in 2C Survey. Available as Wet Hire (with skipper). AMSA compliant and skipper commercially qualified. Vessel can be provided with winches, anchoring systems and a range of other equipment.

Island Transport

Crew transfers and island drop drop off/pick up available.

Fishing Charters, Transport, Commercial Services

Inlet Fishing Charters:

4 hours guided fishing charters:

$880 - includes up to 4 persons (minimum age 12 years)

We provide:

Quality fishing gear & bait
Bottled water

You bring:

Fishing licence - must be current

Purchase online here: https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/fishing-licence

(Individual licence required for each person fishing)

Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, jumper/jacket recommended
Esky and fish cleaning equipment - please leave these in your vehicle

Offshore Fishing Charters:

8 hours guided charter:

Gummy Shark & Snapper:

$1320 - includes up to 4 persons (minimum age 12 years)

Kingfish & Tuna

$1420 - includes up to 4 persons (minimum age 12 years)

We provide:

Quality fishing gear and bait
Bottled water

You bring:

Fishing licence - must be current

Purchase online here: https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/fishing-licence

(Individual licence required for each person fishing)

Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, jumper/jacket recommended
Food/drinks/snacks (bottled water provided)
Esky and fish cleaning equipment - please leave these in your vehicle

38° SOUTH is a purpose-built vessel with excellent sea-keeping abilities specializing in:

Crew Transport
Passenger drop offs on surrounding Islands
Fish/Bird Survey
Port Security/Chase Boat
Small ROV operations
Dynamic positioning for up to 6+ hours

VESSEL DETAILS

BUILT: Invercargill NZ 2026
HULL: Aluminium
CLASSIFICATION: 2C Within 30nm Safe Haven 6Pax + 1Crew
UVI: 466641
MMS: 503195740
DIMENSIONS:
Length: 7.20
Depth: 0.6
Width: 2.55
Propulsion: 2 x 175HP Suzuki Outboards
Speed and Fuel Consumption
Full Operating: 35kn @60L/H
Economical:25kn @35L/H
Deck Machinery: Pot Hauler and Capstan 200kg Max
Dive Door
Boarding Ladder stern and bow
Minn Kota for Dynamic positioning
Adjustable side mount Transducer/Acoustic mount
Navigation and Communications Equipment
VHF DSC Radio
Garmin 8416 XSV Plotter
Garmin 1553 XSV Plotter Sounder
Satellite Compass MSC 10 Heading Sensor and Multi Band GPS Receiver
GSD 28 Sonar Module

Accommodation

Toilet
2 Bunks

Transport for up to 6 persons is available.

For a personalised quote please contact Mark

ph: 0428 304 023 or 38Southcharters@gmail.com

38° South Charters

38° South Charters is a small family run business based in Port Albert, Gippsland Vic.

Your guide and skipper Mark has over 30 years commercial experience in both fishing charters and offshore maritime work.

Mark has expert knowledge of the local waters, tides and seasonal patterns having spent many years both exploring and fishing for Whiting, Gummy Shark, Snapper, Flathead, Kingfish, Tuna, Australian Salmon and Squid.

Stabicraft 2350 Supercab is our latest charter vessel and has been custom built for ultimate performance and comfort - yes there's even a toilet onboard!.

We offer a personalised approach and tailor the trip to your skill level and preferences. Whether you are experienced fishos or novices, we provide active mentorship, sharing tips & techniques.

High quality equipment, premium gear (Shimano rods & reels, Blackmagic tackle) and superior customer service create a memorable experience.