FISHING
Cairns and its surrounding reefs, offshore fishing grounds, beautiful rivers & estuaries is home to some of best fishing, not only in Australia but world wide. Many of Australia’s leading game fishing captains and top river fishing guides operate year round from Cairns and with their highly experienced crews, world class vessels, up to date fishing reports and availability, and costings at hand, will ensure you one of the most professional fishing adventures possible, whether you be in search of the awesome giant black marlin on the outer barrier reef or keen on chasing the famous barramundi in our beautiful rainforest and mangrove locations.

Half day, full day, shared, exclusive, extended wilderness and Great Barrier Reef packages – budget through to 5 star – a fishing trip for everybody, family through to corporate. Let us know your preferred fishing and with our great fishing contacts will put together a fishing trip to remember.

You can experience sensational light tackle calmwater sportfishing year round in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia – Tropical North Queensland. Incredible “close to Cairns” rainforest river & estuary locations carrying unique populations of our most prized species including the famous “highflying” Barramundi, Queenfish, Mangrove Jacks, Trevally & Tarpon etc.

That chance of a lifetime fish – so close to home!! Terrific photo opportunities are at hand with many locations teeming with an incredible array of birdlife & other wildlife species including the possibility of an encounter (from a safe distance) with the infamous saltwater crocodile.

Experience ½ day calmwater fishing in our main estuary or full day fishing on one of the many nearby pristine rainforest rivers.

Half Day Estuary Fishing – Drop a line in 5 mins from the city center. The Cairns Harbour (Trinity Inlet) is a fantastic fishing spot to explore, particularly if time isn’t on your side. Skilled guides in custom built vessels will take you to the most productive sports within this mangrove lined eco-system

Departs: 7.30 am & 1.30 pm Daily
Returns: 12.30 pm & 6.00 pm Daily

Full Day River Fishing – Travel to one of our World Heritage listed rainforest rivers in 4WD comfort with one of our guides who are experts in the use of light & ultra light tackle. You will explore our most pristine rainforest rivers including the Daintree, Russell, Mulgrave, Barron, Johnstone & Tully.

River fishing is known to usually produce better quality fish. To exclusively charter a boat & guide for either 1 angler or a small group is highly recommended & the best way to go, especially when targeting our most sought after light tackle sport fish – the barramundi!!! For lure or fly fishermen it is the only way to go & for practical reasons, guides like to keep numbers to a max of 2 per boat.

INCLUDES: experienced guide, all fishing tackle & equipment, light refreshments, tea, coffee, softdrinks, cold water. Full day river charters include return 4WD transfers and lunch.

Reef fishing (bottom fishing or bottom bouncing) on the Great Barrier Reef is lots of fun for all ages and a favourite with many local anglers. A huge array of superb eating species are targeted when fishing the deep holes around the reefs using heavy hand lines. Red Emperor, Coral Trout, Nannygai & Sweetlip to name a few of the favourites. Charter boats specialising in bottom fishing operate daily from Cairns. The skippers are knowledgeable and highly skilled in knowing the hot spots for these fish and how to fish for them successfully. This style of fishing is most effective with heavy handlines (60-100lbs) although some charter operators will arrange for rod and reel if preferred, depending on the number of anglers onboard, weather conditions and the species of fish you will be targeting.

Exclusively charter the boat or join a shared charter (where we marry you up with other anglers). These boats generally cater to a maximum of 10-12 anglers. The exclusive charter is popular and an ideal option for sporting, business, conference and social groups and many of the local hotels and apartments in Cairns are more than willing to cook up your catch of the day either on the BBQ or in their restaurants.

Departs: 7.00 am Daily
Returns: 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Exclusively charter an experienced, fully crewed game boat or join a shared charter (we marry you up with other anglers) for a full day targeting a variety of exciting bluewater pelagics including Spanish mackerel, northern bluefin tuna, dogtooth tuna, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, cobia, giant trevally, pacific sailfish and juvenile black marlin. Extended "liveaboard" charters along with "mothership combined charters" can also be arranged.

The winter months (May to September) are best for targeting Spanish mackerel (King mackerel) and juvenile black marlin (up to 100lbs). The warmer months (October to March) provide good fishing for wahoo, big Spanish mackerel (up to 100lbs), sailfish and black marlin (100-250lbs).

Our selection of top boats and crews will ensure you the best possible light tackle action on the Great Barrier Reef and we have captains and guides that specialize in trolling lures, casting lures & poppers and fly fish for these impressive speedsters.

Costs:
Shared Charter: AUD$350 per person (min 5 / max 6)
Exclusive Charters: From AUD$1500 per day

* Please note: subject to weather conditions & minimum numbers of anglers (max 6 / min 5).

Australia’s first “grander” landed by George Bransford in 1996, & the many “1000 pound plus” fish caught in the next few years following, established Cairns internationally as the home to the Giant Black Marlin. Each year these giant fish migrate to the 150 mile stretch of the Great Barrier Reef between Cairns & Lizard Island to breed. The area has now produced more big marlin of 1000 pounds & heavier than any other part of the world. Anglers travel across the globe to Cairns each year to experience some of the most exciting game fishing imaginable & if you are a serious big game angler, you owe it to yourself to give it a try.

Many big fish (some over 1000lbs) are caught by anglers on full day charters. Shared charters are also possible – we can arrange additional anglers to share the cost – normally kept to a maximum of 4. To charter a professional liveaboard game boat & crew is ideal when successfully targeting the black marlin – the more days you can fish, the better your chances of experiencing awesome fishing. Many marlin charters are at least 3 days in length. Large, sophisticated sportfishing boats range in size from (40’ to 64’) & are fully equipped with every comfort one may require at sea. It is one of the most popular methods of big game fishing, enabling the boats to fish later into the afternoon, offering excellent flexibility & mobility chasing the fish at different reef locations.

Departs: 7.30 - 8.00 am Daily through September to December Returns: 6.00 - 7.00 pm

Costs:
Shared Charter: AUD$550 per person (min 5 / max 6)
Exclusive Charter: From AUD$1800 per day

* Please note: subject to weather conditions & minimum numbers of anglers (max 4 / min 4).

INCLUDES:
* 34'- 44' custom designed game fishing vessel, experienced captain and crewman
* all top quality fishing tackle & equipment
* lunch, morning & afternoon tea, coffee & softdrinks.

All prices quoted are Australian dollars inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.