“Big Boat – Big Fish – Big Trip”

Charter Details

  • $3185 pp + GST

  • MAX: 12 Passengers

  • Departs from Beadon Creek Jetty, Onslow

  • Season: July to November

  • Every Sun 11am to the following Sat 8am

Your trip includes

  • 6 nights onboard accommodation

  • All fishing tackle, bait & ice

  • All WA Fishing Licences

  • All main meals prepared by our onboard chef/cook

  • Skipper and Deckhand

Fish Species

  • Red Emporer & Spangled Emporer

  • Sailfish

  • Coral Trout

  • Rankin Cod

  • Spanish Mackerel

  • and more!

6N/5D Live Aboard Montebello Islands Fishing Charter

6 nights onboard accommodation / 5.5 days of world class fishing

Come and fish the remote Montebello Islands with Apache Charters on the fully equipped 20 metre charter vessel the Lady Grace.

The Montebello islands are situated 70NM from Onslow and because we depart from Onslow, we spend less time travelling to the Monties and more time fishing!

Being a fully equipped live aboard charter vessel means we can go where we want, when we want at the Monties so you get to anchor and explore different areas of the island group every day. So, whether it’s fishing the offshore reefs or fishing inside the island group, you are going to have a fantastic fishing experience. Even though we are renowned for the fishing trips at the Monties, it’s also a wonderful experience to see the numerous Humpback Whales migrating past - all whale watching tours are complimentary on the trip. (seasonal)

So whats new for 2024 Monties trips?

Because the fishing industry in which we operate is highly regulated by Fisheries and is sustainable we are still able to offer our fishing clients upto 20kg of demersal fish on our live board extended fishing tours in the Gascoyne and Pilbara regions of Western Australia

Start time is being changed to an 11am boarding time on the Sundays NOT 1pm   - which means more fishing time on the Sunday afternoon.  

To book call 0409 968 371 or email: michelle@apachecharters.com.au

Monties Trip Itinerary

  • Arrive on vessel at 11am to load your gear and board vessel at Beadon Creek Jetty, Onslow on the Lady Grace. Once all have boarded and the safety brief is completed its a 3–4-hour steam for your first night at sea, anchored at Boodie Island. On the 3–4-hour steam, we will troll lures for Mackies and once we have anchored at Boodie, time to enjoy your evening meal and dip into the esky for your icy cold beers while sitting back in the remote areas off WA on the Lady Grace - feel free to wet a line tonight.

  • Up bright and early Monday morning and after a hearty cooked breakfast, we will fish around the island for trout then straight into the reef fishing along Barrow Island and arrive at the Montebello Islands late afternoon. After a full day fishing, we will anchor for the night at the Monties where our on-board cook will serve your dinner. Keep a look out for the WA local marine wildlife spot the dolphins or try and get the perfect photo of the whales cruising past. Enjoy an evening with your mates, retelling the day’s events with an icy cold beer.

  • Up early for a big, cooked breakfast and off to work—fishing that is!! Get ready for another action-packed day of bottom fishing and working the top for pelagic action of Mackerel and Sailfish. Take a quick break for lunch, then it’s back to fishing. Enjoy the evening, relaxing on the Lady Grace, the beers are cold, and your freshly caught fish has been filleted and snap frozen for you.

  • Pretty much like yesterday, it’s all about the fishing. Fishing out wide chasing Reds, Rankins, Trout and Spangled Emporer as well as a Spanish Mackerel or two. After another hard days fishing its back to a beautiful calm anchorage at the island group were all you have to do is sit back relax and have a few drinks while our onboard cook prepares the evening meal. Did you see the sea snakes and turtles today? Today could be the day we sports fish inside the island group using our 4.5m tender with 40hp electric trim and tilt outboard to get you to place fast. You can throw poppers for GT's and fish the shallows for a range of different species. – tender not available on all trips – weather dependant.

  • Big Day again of fishing the remote wilderness of the Monties - don’t forget to keep an eye out for the whales putting on a show. Fish our way back to the bottom of Barrow where we will anchor for the night.

  • Depart anchorage fish the bottom or troll for sailfish then lines up for a 4-hour run back to Onslow arriving around 5pm. Complimentary accommodation on board the Lady Grace tonight at the Onslow Jetty, however dinner is not supplied. Usually all the guests and crew, catch a cab into the town and enjoy a fabulous meal and drinks with a lot of storytelling at the local Onslow Beach Resort. Trophies are announced tonight.

  • Your fish have been packed into your esky, now it’s time for the short journey home. Disembarking is at 8am.

  • Just had the best trip ever - The live aboard Montebello’s Trip with Apache Charters. Brilliant Fishing 🎣. Matt really knows his stuff. The food was outstanding - Mark is sensational. Michelle’s catering kept us fully stocked with great quality and ample quantities. 10 mates/family members and a good ‘ring in’ and we all had a great time. Thanks heaps guys

  • "What a cracker of a fishing trip, we jagged the superb weather again. And of course Matt did a sensational job of putting us on to great fishing grounds. Many thanks to the boys Cookie, and Gary. Great tucker and great service. Myself and the boys very impressed and intend to do the montes next year. 3 cheers for you guys."

  • The whole trip was just awesome. We caught loads of fish everyday the food was great and the crew was on top of their game removing the fish 're rigging the rods after snap offs and a great all round general banter with the the rest of us !!This was my 6th trip up with apache charters and they have never disappointed me on the whole experience of fishing up at the Montebello islands

The Vessel

Lady Grace - 70ft fully equipped live aboard vessel

The Lady Grace has been specially fitted out for the best fishing and live aboard experience. The vessel is used 9 months of the year for 6 night live aboard charters and 3 months for our corporate River Cruises and Boat Charters.

Before every season, the Lady Grace is completely fitted out with the necessary changes to ensure the vessel is fully equipped with specialised seasonal fishing equipment and gets transformed into Live Aboard mode. The vessel is licensed for 70 persons on our river trips, so to only have 12 passengers on our north west fishing trips means there is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy a week of bucket list fishing.

    • 4 single bunk beds on main deck - covered

    • 4 single bunk beds on enclosed flybridge

    • 2 single top bunk beds in V berth with skylight for star gazing at night-time.

    • 1 double or 2 singles in bottom of V Berth

    • 5 single bunk beds in lower cabin

    • 2 x double beds in bottom cabin

    • Airconditioning

    • Lounge, galley, TV, DVD Player and satellite TV on back deck

    • Two toilets and two hot showers

    • Huge deck area with BBQ and extra-large table with plenty of seating

    • Freshwater maker

    • 2 x 1T commercial freezers and Hiab

Why choose Apache Charters?

As the same owner/operator for 25 years, we are busy, very experienced and our vessel spends more time out fishing up North than it does in port (we leave Fremantle in March and don’t return till the end of November). What does this mean for you? With more spots and thousands of marks on the plotter which is also constantly being added to, you have more options and ultimately… more fish! Our boat, the Lady Grace is also a serious blue water fishing vessel, expertly set up to fish, and to fish hard but still fitted with plenty of comfort for when you’re not fishing. 

  • Australian Tourism Accredited Business

  • Highly experienced and professional crew

  • You deal directly with the owners so you don’t pay agent fees

  • We respond efficiently & effectively making the booking process quick, simple and easy

  • We operate all year, we are a full time charter company with full time staff

About The Montebello Islands

Montebello Islands are Western Australian coral islands in the Indian Ocean located off the northwest coast of Western Australia. The largest of the uninhabited group are Northwest, Trimouille, and Hermite.

On your Monties trip we will fish outwide of the island group (subject to weather) and return back to safe anchorage each night within the islands.

The Monties has vast history with shipwrecks, abundant marine life and rich naval history and world class fishing that is remote and not accessed by many boats or people. The seafloor of Montebello Marine Park includes part of an ancient coastline (at the 125-metre depth contour) from a time when sea levels were lower than today. When tides are low, two coral reefs called Tryal Rocks emerge above the water. Both State and Commonwealth have marine parks at the Montebello Islands and Apache is one of the few tour operators offering fishing tours in the parks. (Marine parks are not sanctuary zones)

The marine park is important for the four turtle species (flatback, green, hawksbill and loggerhead) that breed on nearby Montebello Islands, as female turtles refuel and rest here between laying each clutch of eggs. Whale sharks and breeding seabirds forage here as well. On some of the tours it’s possible to venture onto Alpha Island and Trimouille Islands to visit the bomb sites there. During your trip you may also get to see some of the numerous Humpback Whales that migrate in the area - all whale watching tours are complimentary on the trip. (seasonal)

Want to know more?

Contact us today to find out more to book your group. The charters book up quickly!