Who drives Big Cat ? Captain Kevin "K.C" Carpenter has been involved in the fishing industry professionally since the early seventies (over thirty years now). Working on commercial fishing vessels from Exmouth Gulf in North Western Australia, around the Southern Bight, through Victoria, NSW and up to Tropical Cairns in North Eastern Australia.
Realizing that there was a need for descent tackle stores that actually knew what they were talking about, Kev opened his tackle outlet "K.C's Custom Fishing Tackle" on the water front at Manly Harbour in Brisbane where people could come to learn about new techniques and equipment that were available. Kev still owns Fishaholics, which is a free fishing information website see http://www.fishaholics.com.au Spending more and more time chasing Game fish and other offshore species, Kev attained his Game / Charter boat license and is a Certified I.G.F.A.Captain. Kev sold his Tackle outlet to free up his time, so he can spend more time doing what he loves....Fishing. Kev upgraded his marine qualifications and is currently a Master Class 5 and has a MED 3 certificate on Marine Engines. These qualifications permit him to operate an eighty foot passenger vessel up to 200 nautical miles off the Australian coast, which is more than adequate for Big Cat's requirements.
Even our deckhands have qualifications that allow them to drive most charter boats.
So you see we have the best available experienced crew on hand to make sure you enjoy your day on the water with Big Cat Charters.

Who are we? Brisbane Big Cat Charters has operated for over 7 years, safely completing over 700 deep sea charter trips. Our previous vessel Primemover was featured on several television shows "Creek to Coast"  "Hooked on Water" "Queensland Weekender" and 'Escape with ET'. Our staff are all experienced anglers only too happy to help our valued customers enjoy their day on our new boat. 

What time do we depart? Day Trip - Departure time for day trips is 5:45am. Please ensure you are at the boat 15 minutes prior to departure. The boat starts back at 2.00pm, you will return back to Cleveland at approximately 3:00pm. If you are running late please call the skipper, on the phone number which will be given to you when you book.

Night Trip - By arrangement only, special rates apply.

Departure times can be varied depending on season and customer requirements! 

What do I bring? Include a long sleeved shirt and long pants if you require full protection from the sun, a wind jacket, toiletries, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses is all you need to bring for an enjoyable charter experience. You can bring your own still camera or video camera to capture any happy moments of your fishing trip. 

Do I need to bring any fishing tackle? Included in the price is the use of quality rods and spinning reels to handle any monster you might catch. We use quality bait, plastics and lures but you are welcome to bring your own familiar fishing equipment or lures you may like to try. All our equipment is in top condition and we carry spares in case something fails.    

Do I need to bring any food or drinks? Food and soft drinks are included in the charter price however please feel free to bring anything else you may desire. Special catering is also available so please call us to discuss your requirements. Alcohol is permitted in reasonable amounts only! We will not tolerate excessive drinking! Patrons who are intoxicated before embarkation will not be allowed to board the vessel!  

No bottles allowed only cans.

Is there a toilet on the boat? A modern clean EPA approved toilet with a holding tank is installed on Big Cat. Hot water is also available and with 600lt litres of freshwater onboard there is plenty of water for a hot shower if required.

How do I get there? Big Cat departs from the public jetty at Raby Bay Marina. Please refer to UBD Map 185 N-15, for further directions or simply call us. 

What types of fish would I expect to catch? Snapper, Squire, Pearl Perch, Sweet Lip, Cod, Yellow Fin Tuna, Dolphin Fish, Mackerel, Wahoo plus lots more. If you want to do something special like catch a sailfish or Tuna we can do that as well. 

What is the weather like? South East Queensland boasts a warm sunny subtropical climate. The average summer temperatures (Nov - Mar) range between 20 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius, while the winter (June to Aug.) temperatures fall between 10 degrees Celsius and 21 degrees Celsius.  

Email or phone Jim 0433 430 248 for all bookings