About Us

Operating from Terrigal, Central Coast Reef and Game Fishing Charters is owned and operated by Paul Minto and is based from The Haven, Terrigal on the Central Coast NSW, just north of Sydney, operating a modern fast vessel for:

  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • Game Fishing
  • Leisure Cruises
  • Whale Watching
  • Team Building
  • Work Christmas Parties
reef & game fishing

The Captain

The Sea Runner's Captain and owner is Paul Minto.

  • Masters Class 5
  • Marine Engine Driver Grade 2
  • Fishing locally since 1987
  • Worked in the charter industry since 1994 and his own boat since 1996
  • Former NSW Surf Life Saver
  • PADI Open Water Diver
  • First Aid Certificate

Paul has many years of fishing experience in the Terrigal area. Paul started in the charter industry as the second boat for Central Coast Charters with Allan and Penny Ross until they moved to Coffs Harbour in 2007. He then continued on his own as Central Coast Reef & Game Fishing Charters. His local knowledge of fishing around Terrigal gives the customer the edge to land that prize fish.

charter fishing boat capt

The Crew

Let our crew look after you! Have a great day on the water. Our crew are experienced, qualified and trained to provide first class customer service.

  • Clean & ice your catch ready for you to take home
  • Assist with fishing techniques
  • Serve complimentary morning tea
  • Cut bait & rig lines
  • Have first aid training & certificates

The Boat

Sea Runner 36ft STEBERCRAFT
We host game fishing and fishing charters for individuals and small groups.

  • Crewed by qualified & experienced staff
  • Comfortable fishing numbers 10
  • Comfortable cruise numbers 10, max 16
  • Twin 250hp Iveco (Fiat) engines
  • Colour depth sounder
  • GPS plotter
  • VHF & 27mg radios
  • Mobile phone
  • Cruise speed 16 to 17 knots
  • Modern, fast & well maintained
  • Departs from Terrigal Haven
  • NSW Maritime survey permit #21037
  • NSW Maritime Reg #CFB21037
  • Registered with NSW DPI for Charter Fishing
  • Meets rigorous safety standards
  • Charter Fishing Licence #000171
  • Custom built Australian made Stebercraft
  • Toilet, shower, canopy, seating, rod holders
  • Seating on deck
  • Fully equipped galley
  • Insulated fish & bait boxes
  • Live bait tank
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Outriggers

Safety Equipment

  • Life jackets
  • Life rafts
  • EPIRBS
  • Flares, charts, flags, lights etc
  • Fire extinguishers & hoses
  • Marine radios & mobile phones


Information for the day

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