Welcome to Wildside Sportfishing! One of NSW most popular fishing charters located in the spectacular sea side town of South West Rocks..
Our custom fishing tours have been created by passionate owner & lifelong angler, Jason Bettles, for fishing enthusiasts of all levels & ages – beginners through to expert.
No two trips are the same onboard Wildside! The only guarantee, is that your guide will put in 100% to try and provide the best fishing charter you’ve ever had.
Expertise and local knowledge are pitted against ever changing weather conditions, ocean currents, tides and fish behavior to provide you with the ultimate mid north coast fishing expedition.
Offering small group sizes so you get personalized service, one on one tuition and space to fish effectively.
Fully licensed and insured, we have over 22 years experience operating fishing tours.
‘Wildside’
Our vessel, a Contender 25 Tournament named Wildside, is surveyed for 30 nautical miles (55 kms) offshore. It is fast, comfortable and a true sport fishing weapon.
Wildside is fully set up for all forms of angling, including game fishing South West Rocks. Twin 200hp four stroke outboards, 112lb Minnkota, downrigger, outriggers, large live bait tank, flying gaffs, tail ropes, Black Magic Equalizer harness, high / low chirp sonar and plus side and down scan – just some of the equipment we have on board.
What we catch
Target a range of species from Tuna, Snapper, Mackerel, Pearl Perch, Dollies, Kingfish and Marlin offshore to Mulloway, Jacks and Flathead in the Macleay River. No fish is safe!
Vertical jigging, soft plastic finesse, surface and sub surface stick baits, high speed spinning and trolling for Billfish are some of the techniques regularly used. We also have a massive live bait well on board which is filled with small fish such as slimey mackerel and yellowtail, at the start of a tour – covering all bases.
Don’t just take our word for it..
Read our reviews & see what our awesome clients have to say
18/03/2024
I can highly recommend going with Jason, his knowledge on the water is second to none. From start to end I found it very educational and learnt alot. I have now been on 3 charters with Jason and each time was enjoyable and very successful. If your in South West Rocks don't think twice! Book!
Jase I will be back soon! Cheers for the awesome trips!!!
20/06/2024
There are plenty of fishing charters in the area but if you are after a fishing experience then book at Wildside. Quick boat gets you to the spots quickly - heaps of room max of 4 people fishing and best of all it comes with a bloke called Jason - an awesome fishing guide and captain with extensive knowledge of fishing and the area. The extra dollars are worth what you will learn and the overall experience. Will be back onboard when ever I'm in South West rocks or the area
18/03/2024
We went out with Jason last weekend. My father was visiting from Canada, I took him and my 15 year old son. Jason’s knowledge and experience is amazing. We had very challenging conditions to deal with, and only one day to fish, and he still managed to get us a some cracking varied fish. My old man lives on the other side of the world and it was really special for him to spend a days fishing like this with his grandson. I can’t recommend Wildside sport fishing enough. I’ll be back in the winter to chase some Kingfish!
12/09/2024
Jason took me and my 5 year old son out this morning and both of us loved it. We caught more fish then we could have wanted and the we both felt like Jason really leant in to teach us how to do it. He actually cares about you having a good time. Will definitely be back. Thanks mate
04/09/2024
Jason is a consumate professional Master of his boat, and an extremely affable, obliging, and knowledgeable fishin guide. He goes out wide, burning plenty of fuel to make sure you are on the right spot to secure your catch, given any conditions Jas will ensure you have the best opportunities! All aspects of my parent's and my experience surpassed all expectations and I couldn't rate him more highly other than if there was a 10 out 5 rating available I would give him 10. I just want to say thanks Jason the experience was epic, in very difficult conditions you ensured we secured our catch and made what could of been a very uncomfortable ride a smooth one. I can't wait for my next adventure with Jason and Wildside Sportsfishing!
Media coverage
Wildside Sportfishing: Where North Meets South
Want more Wildside Sportfishing content? Read about us in Spooled’s Deadrise Magazine Summer issue 2022.
“Jason runs the highly successful fishing charter business from the NSW North Coast haven of South West Rocks. Is that haven or heaven?—it could be both!) If I were able to create the perfect sportfishing destination it would probably look very much like “The Rocks”. Its very latitude of 30.88S means it truly is the ideal scenario where the northern flow of the East Australian Current meets the cooler waters streaming nutrients from the Tasman Sea.”
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