Montebello Islands Fishing Charter

2027 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!

2027 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!

2026 Availability due to late cancellations!

1 spot - 16th-22nd August

Call 0409 968371 to receive last minute discounted pricing

2027 Charter Details

  • $3730pp + 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!

“Big Boat – Big Fish – Big Trip”

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 the 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.  

Taking bookings for 2027 now! To book call 0409 968 371 or email: michelle@apachecharters.com.au

Monties Trip Itinerary

  • 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.

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!