Christmas is a busy time, so you wouldn't be blamed for wanting to get out on the water and get a bit of relaxing in... and if you manage to catch some dinner while you're at it, all the better!

The team at Leigh Fishing Charters are here to offer up a great summer treat, or a perfect Chrissie present. For just $99, you can join a 7 hour fishing trip around Leigh.

Your Skipper Raymon has been a keen fisherman from a little boy to starting work as a deckhand on boats from the age of 15 years. He has 19 years skippering Commercial Fishing Vessels experience and has owned and operated his own long lining boat for seven years. Raymon has a first aid certificate, is a volunteer fire fighter and responds to first response medical emergencies with the Leigh Fire Brigade. He has been with them for eleven and a half years. He is very safety conscious to ensure a safe, stressfree and fun trip.

Minerva 11 is a 48ft Westcoaster. She is a spacious boat for your fishing pleasure. Specialising in Snapper, Kingfish, Hapuku.

Your friendly crew is happy to assist first timers and novices with techniques to help catch fish.
Crew will also unhook, net or gaff your fish.