March didn’t exactly ease us in this year. The first trip out brought seven straight days of wind — the kind that keeps you on your toes and makes you work a little harder for every fish. But that’s often …
Wrapping Up 2025 at Swain Reefs
Our November and December 2025 trips to the Swain Reefs aboard Eastern Voyager wrapped up the season with some very different but equally memorable charters. The trips delivered strong fishing, good company and the kind of moments that stick long …
What Happens on the Reef: Late-Season Highlights from Eastern Voyager
The second half of the year saw the reef really turn it on. Glassy days, bent rods, and full eskies—this was classic Eastern Voyager territory, with two standout charters delivering everything from first-time fish to unforgettable birthdays and big-water thrills. …
July on the Water: Calm Seas, Heavy Fish, and a Few Surprises
July served up the kind of fishing conditions you dream about — calm seas, cool mornings, and steady action right through the month. While winter can sometimes throw us a curveball or two, this year it turned it on, and …
Reef, Rigs & Ripper Times: June 2025 Swains Charter Wrap-Up
If you’ve ever been on a Swains Reef fishing charter, you’ll know there’s nothing quite like it. Ten days on the water with a solid crew, rods in hand, beers in the esky, and reef species coming over the side …
Spanish Mackerel Mania! Trophy Catches & Diverse Species on the Swain Reefs
The Swain Reefs, renowned for their vibrant marine life and pristine waters, provided the perfectbackdrop for our adventures. With trophy catches, personal bests, and memorable experiences, ourguests enjoyed some of the best fishing Australia has to offer. Our first charter …
Monster Giant Trevally Fishing: A March CharterRecap on the Great Barrier Reef
As we set our sights on the upcoming April charters on the Great Barrier Reef, it’s worthwhile reflectingon the remarkable catches and experiences shared during our March charters to the Swain Reefs.These were characterised by a recurring theme: the consistent …
Eastern Voyager’s October Reef Fishing Recap
In October, Eastern Voyager was out at sea for another round of fishing charters, and it was a blast. On our first charter, a crew from NSW hit the jackpot with 177 fish on a day that had everyone in …
Angling Antics in August: Swain Reefs’ BestCatches and Stories
August brought its unique flavor of fishing experiences at Swain Reefs, and our fishing groups on Eastern Voyager had a blast. As the chilly winds gave way to sunnier days, each trip had its own share of highs and unforgettable …
Swain Reefs and Ribbon Reefs fishing trips see big catches and exciting sights
Beautiful weather conditions throughout July and August offered up some great fishing opportunities on the reef.
Some of the fish caught by our passengers included Common Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Spanish Mackerel and Yellow Fin Tuna to name a few.