Updated on: Wednesday March 04, 2009

Fishing

Cairns is a world renown Mecca for all types of  fishing whether it be big game fishing in search of the infamous Black Marlin or sailfish, light tackle game fishing, saltwater estuary, freshwater, bottom reef, fly fishing, beach or just casting a line of the jetty.

Their are many tropical species of fish here that anglers target, none more sought after than the elusive Barramundi. Other more well sought after fish include Spanish Mackerel, Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Mangrove Jack, Grunter, Fingermark, Salmon and the mouth-watering Mud Crab.

We have listed below a couple of the more popular trips that again give great value and experience however due to the particular needs of individual fisher people and their own special preferences please email us with your request and we can put together a trip that suits your individual requirements and your budget.

Please Note:

• If you are planning to fish on your own remember that there are legal measurements and bag limits that apply to nearly all species and the Qld Boating & Fisheries Dept strictly enforce them. They can appear at anytime, anywhere.

• The Great Barrier Reef is zoned and these zones do not always allow fishing in that particular area or spot.

• Mud crabs have a minimum measurement across the carapace of 150 mm and must be male, you can not keep females crabs.

Fishing In The Tropics

Tropical North Queensland offers some of the best light tackle sport fishing opportunities on the globe. Be it rivers, lakes, estuaries or off-shore reefs, you can experience the thrill of chasing that elusive "big one" while surrounded by World Heritage listed rainforests or the magic of the Great Barrier Reef.                  

Visitors and locals alike are treated to some of the best natural scenery and fishing conditions all within a few minutes of the heart of downtown Cairns while further a field are pristine rainforest rivers such as the mighty Daintree to the north or the Russell and Mulgrave River systems south of Cairns.                                           

So while you are in the Cairns region don't miss out on the world's favourite pastime, dangle a line with a local guide, and you might just catch the fish of a lifetime.

Departs Daily - all bait & tackle provided

All Estuary, River and Lure & Fly Fishing

Fishing And Crabbing

This is a great little fishing trip in a small enough boat to fit into all of those nice little hiding spots for fish but big enough to cope with the rather large catches Hamish your fishing guide sometimes acquires. Not only that but he puts out pots for our favourite seafood dish; mud crab!!
There is a morning and an afternoon trip and Hamish has been doing this for years and he knows all of the little nooks and crannies in Trinity Inlet.  All fishing equipment is supplied and Hamish will even rig you up and bait your line for you. All you have to do is enjoy yourself and catch lots of fish. Often any  mud crabs caught are cooked up for the onboard snack. You've gotta love that!! Surveyed to take 10 persons.

Tour departs daily for either morning, afternoon or night - Departs from Cairns at 8.30am, 2.00pm and 7.30pm
- Returns: Approximately 12.30pm, 6.00pm and 10.30pm

COST :           

Heavy Tackle - $650pp Late August – Early Dec

5.00 pm to B Finger / (6.30 pm Heavy Tackle)

LT - Minimum 5 anglers to guarantee departure / Maximum 6 anglers per day.                                                                                                              

HT – Minimum 4 anglers to guarantee departure / Maximum 4 anglers per day.

IF MINIMUM NUMBERS ARE NOT MET, WE ALWAYS GIVE THE OPTION TO THE ANGLERS BOOKED ON TO UPGRADE THEIR FARE IN ORDER TO GET THE CHARTER AWAY .

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