Aquila Sport Fishing Charters

Aquila Sport Fishing Charters is a fishing charter and boat hire service located in Saint Austell, New Zealand. With a strong reputation as one of the best charter fishing boats in Mevagissey, Aquila offers a range of exciting fishing experiences for both novice and experienced anglers.

Operating on the lochin 33 with a FPT280 Turbo Engine, Aquila is equipped with the latest safety and navigation equipment to ensure a safe and enjoyable fishing trip. With 8-man and 6-man life rafts, 14 life jackets, and 6 kids buoyancy jackets, Aquila prioritises the safety of its passengers.

In terms of technology, Aquila boasts 2 Standard Horizon DSC VHF radios, a Simrad Halo 20+ radar with Bird scan, Simrad NSS evo3s 9 and Simrad NSS evo3s 12 out on deck, as well as a Lowrance Elite7 HDI Plotter, sonar, and sounder. These state-of-the-art Simrads are equipped with the latest C-MAP, providing pinpoint accuracy in locating and drifting wrecks and reefs, as well as returning to reported sightings of Whales or Dolphins.

Aquila offers a spacious and comfortable 33ft boat with a cruise speed of 12–15 knots. It is Certificated Category 4 MCA (up to 20 miles), ensuring a safe distance from the coast. The boat even comes with creature comforts, including a WC and a gas oven for hot Mary's pasties (ordered in advance only). Tea or coffee is provided throughout the day to keep guests refreshed.

Booking a fishing trip with Aquila Sport Fishing is made easy and convenient with their online booking system. They use Fareharbour, a trusted third-party platform, to handle all bookings securely and efficiently. Fareharbour allows customers to choose from available dates and times, select the number of passengers, provide contact information, and make a payment all in one seamless process.

Aquila Sport Fishing offers a variety of fishing experiences to suit every angler's preference. They offer mackerel fishing trips off the beautiful fishing port of Mevagissey, providing guests with the opportunity to be out on the sea and actively participate in the fishing process. Additionally, Aquila offers reef fishing, where guests can enjoy the thrill of drifting and catch different species throughout the year. For those seeking an adrenaline rush, Aquila specialises in shark fishing, targeting species such as Blue Sharks, Porbeagle Sharks, Thresher Sharks, and Mako Sharks.

Lastly, they offer tuna fishing, which is a new and exciting fishery from the Cornish coast.

Aquila prides itself on its commitment to sustainable fishing practises. The boat is a registered fishing vessel with the numbers FY324 and a member of the South West Handline Fishermen Association (SWHFA). As the Vice Chairman of SWHFA, Aquila's team has been heavily involved in negotiations with Defra to establish a commercial Bluefin tuna fishery in the UK.

With Aquila Sport Fishing Charters, you can expect an unforgettable day on the water, filled with excitement, adventure, and the opportunity to catch some of the finest fish that Mevagissey has to offer.