Offshore fishing adventure
Charter fishing in Victorian waters
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Private charters · Max 4 guests

Unforgettable Fishing Charters with Matt Cini

Portland · Melbourne · Hastings — private charters and personal guiding across Victoria's best inshore and offshore waters.

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25+
Years on the water
4
Max guests per trip
5+
Regions we fish

Where we fish

Where we fish

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About Matt

With over 25 years of fishing experience, Matt Cini is your go-to guide for reeling in the big ones. Whether you're a seasoned angler or first-timer, Matt makes every trip memorable.

  • Small charters — max 4 guests, one package per day; seats may be booked separately
  • Personal guiding on your own vessel across Port Phillip Bay, Western Port and Portland
  • Pre-Guide Consultation to prepare your boat, tackle and electronics before a guided day
  • Education-focused — tides, fish finders, boat positioning, rigging and seasonal strategies
  • Portland Southern Bluefin Tuna to Mornington Peninsula kingfish, snapper, whiting and squid

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Where we fish

Pick a trip — one slot per day keeps every charter personal.

What we offer

Fishing Adventures with Matt Cini

Private Fishing Charters

  • Small private groups targeting Victoria's best sport and table fish.
  • Portland — Southern Bluefin Tuna and deep drop & blue eye.
  • Mornington Peninsula — kingfish, squid and mixed bay species.
  • Port Phillip Bay & Western Port — whiting, snapper and gummy shark.
  • Charters priced as a full boat (max 4) — one package per day; seats may be booked separately.

Guided Fishing On Your Boat

  • Inshore on-board guiding ($750) — Port Phillip Bay, Western Port and Mornington Peninsula.
  • Offshore on-board guiding ($1,000) — Portland tuna, deep drop and offshore boat operation.
  • Pre-Guide Fishing Consultation ($100/hr, min 4 hrs) — prepare your boat before your guided day.

Locations

  • Mornington Peninsula — Sorrento Boat Ramp
  • Port Phillip Bay — Patterson Lakes Boat Ramp
  • Western Port — Hastings Boat Ramp
  • Portland Victoria — Portland Boat Ramp

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