Fishing
Estuary Fishing: Calm water fishing so close to Cairns is an ideal half day experience. These trips take in the natural mangrove habitat area which is prolific with a wonderful variety of fish and world acclaimed bird life, and the occasional saltwater crocodile.
Chase the spectacular fighting fish the Barramundi, Grunter, Bream, Salmon, Mangrove Jack, Fingermark, Queenfish using light or ultra light tackle. Our expert fishing guides are specialists in the local area and are equipped with fast vessels custom designed for the local conditions.
Morning
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07.30 to 12.30
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Afternoon
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13.30 to 18.30
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Share Charter
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From $75.00 per person
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Sole Charter
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From $350.00 half day and from $550.00 full day
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Includes
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All bait, tackle, morning/afternoon tea, juice, softdrinks, iced water, hotel transfer, experienced fishing guide
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River Fishing: Travel in 4WD comfort to one of our magnificent World Heritage listed tropical rainforest rivers including the Daintree, Johnstone, Russell or Mulgrave rivers. Includes all tackle, bait, light refreshments, tea, coffee, soft drinks as well as lunch and transfers. Targets include grunter, queenfish, salmon, fingermark, mangrove jacks, trevally, flathead, cod and barra. River fishing is renowned for usually producing better quality fish. Minimum 4 and maximum 6 anglers per vessel. Pick up at approximately 7.00am from Cairns and Beaches accommodation, and returning approximatelty 6.00pm. (Port Douglas options vary slightly).
Join a group of up to six anglers on share charters or privately charter the boat for specialist fly and lure fishing (the best way to target our premier light tackle sportfish the mighty barramundi)
Full Day
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08.00 to 17.30
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Share Charter
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From $150.00 per person
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Sole Charter
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From $580.00
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Max Capacity
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4-6 Anglers
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Includes
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All bait, tackle, morning/afternoon tea, juice, softdrinks, iced water, hotel transfer, experienced fishing guide and succulent luncheon
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Reef Fishing: You'll know you're at the Great Barrier Reef when you are hand lining for the superb eating Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Nannagai and Sweet Lip which can be found deep around the coral bommies.
This is an exciting day out with our very experienced captains and crew. Rods available for sportfishing enthusiasts. Extended/overnight trips can be arranged for your own group.
Full Day
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07.00 to 17.00
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Share Charter
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From $155.00 to $170.00 per person
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Sole Charter
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From $1750.00 per day
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Max Capacity
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6-14 Anglers
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Includes
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All bait, tackle, two crew. Some vessels also offer hotel transfers. Price excludes catering but this can be arranged
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Light Tackle Sport Fishing: Action plus for juvenile Black marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo Barracuda, Dolphin Fish, Giant Trevally and much more. Year round action is possible on the reefs close to Cairns, the place where many world records have been achieved.
Whatever method you prefer to fish we have the boats and crews who specialise whether it is casting lures, trolling rigged baits, lures and livies or perhaps join the trend towards saltwater flyfishing for Billfish or casting poppers for Trevally. This style of fishing is great for novice or experienced angler.
Full Day
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07.00 to 17.00
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Share Charter
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From $350.00 per person
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Sole Charter
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From $1750.00 per day
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Max Capacity
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4 - 8 Anglers
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Includes
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Includes All bait, tackle, crew. Some vessels also offer hotel transfers. Price includes light refreshments, tea, coffee and light lunch. Extra catering and alcoholic drinks can be arranged.
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Giant Black Marlin Fishing: The ultimate thrill - the pinnacle of game fishing is chasing the legendary Giant Black Marlin. Cairns offers the best in the world and only two hours from the Cairns city. Numerous options are covered from day trips on a shared basis, private charters for day or multi-day charters, or live aboard and mother shipping packages.
Special gamefishing packages arranged to suit the requirements and budget of the angler. More information is available.
Full Day
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07.00 to 18.00
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Share Charter
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From $550.00 per person
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Sole Charter
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From $1650.00 to $3950.00
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Max Capacity
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4 Anglers
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Includes
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Includes all bait, tackle, two crew. Some vessels offer hotel transfers. Price includes light refreshments, tea, coffee and light lunch. Extra catering and alcoholic drinks can be arranged.
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Note: Prices are in Australian Dollars and will vary according to vessel quality, length, cruising speed, age, fit out and skipper experience etc. Quotations for multi-day charters are available on request.