CAIRNS PRIVATE FISHING CHARTERS
Why not hire the whole vessel for yourself, a group of mates, a family get-together, meeting or a team building exercise, this is what we call a Cairns Private Fishing Charters. Add into your fishing charter from Cairns, your fish target species, your preferred fishing location; and why not bring along your own personalise fishing rods/reels/lures to help make your own personalise Cairns Private Fishing Charter.
Three locations to choose from
- Trinity Inlet from Cairns for estuary fishing
The open waters, creeks and deep channels of the Cairns Estuary System are a paradise for anglers and sports-fisher alike. Trinity Inlet also known as The Cairns Harbour is a State Marine Park, this natural habitat has numerous deep holes, mudflats, snags and drop-offs making it a great location to catch a variety of fish species. Let us show you our backyard with your very own personalised Cairns Private Fishing Charter.
- Mulgrave and Russell Rivers and Mutchero Inlet for river fishing
Only 40 kms south of Cairns, situated near Queensland`s highest mountain, Mt Bartle Freer, nestled amongst Russell River National Park has some of the most breath taking scenery in Far North Queensland. During the months of May, June, July and August this can fish extremely well with Giant Queenfish and Giant Trevally moving around the river system. let us show you one of our favourite places on your Cairns Private Fishing Charter.
- Reef fishing on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns
On the reef edges and bommies, with the low tide exposing, the sun shining, you cast your popper or lure, the battle begins! Giant Trevally commonly referred to as GT`s as natural hunters, this is the ulitmate Sportsfishing on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns in Queensland. Bring out the natural hunter in you, yes, you will have to work hard all day, and so will we! Not only will they continually smash poppers, they will ambush deep diving lures, in, under and around structures; all done with great speed, hard fights and mind blowing runs. To add to the fun, the GT maybe on it`s own or in schools, shoulder charging through the water in pursuit of your popper/lure. While conditions have to be righ, is it your turn to experience the mighty GT or GT`s caught on Popper….Let the fun begin! for your very own personalised Cairns Private Fishing Charter.
Morning Estuary Fishing Private Fishing Charter
6:30am to 11:00am (app.)
This is a morning of estuary fishing charter in the saltwater waters of the Cairns Estuary System known as Trinity Inlet, Cairns. There are open waters, creeks and deep channel to this estuary system. This State Marine Park is a natural habitat to deep holes, mudflats, snags and drop-offs for a wide variety of fish species. We ask you to met your fishing guide at the Marlin Marina in front of the Pier Shopping Centre on Finger D berth 2 at 6:30am.
- Lure fishing a Mangrove Jack from a sunken snag,
- Live bait fishing for Barramundi,
- Fishing the mudflats for a Grunter,
- Bait fishing for Threadfin,
- Fishing deep holes for Fingermark,
- Family get-together,
- Buck`s or Hen`s party,
- Get together with a group of mates!
You can choose one of the following types of charters, alternatively you can phone us 0418194517 or email us barra@fishtales.com.au We are always happy to have a chat.
- Bait fishing with dead and or live bait for up to 6 people,
- Lure fishing for up to 3 people.
We supply
- all rods and PENN SLAMMER reels,
- All bait (dead/live) and tackle,
- All lures & poppers on `the basis if lost to be replaced`,
- Cooled bottled water
- and you will be guided by our experienced fishing guide.
We ask you to wear onboard and bring along
- A long sleeve cotton shirt and wide brim hat and your sunglasses.
- Your Sunglasses, raincoat, camera, insect repellant and a few beers (cans only) are okay.
Require more information? Email us
$900.00
Atfernoon Estuary Fishing Private Fishing Charter
11:30am to 4:00pm (app.)
This is an atfernoon of estuary fishing charter in the saltwater waters of the Cairns Estuary System known as Trinity Inlet, Cairns. There are open waters, creeks and deep channel to this estuary system. This State Marine Park is a natural habitat to deep holes, mudflats, snags and drop-offs for a wide variety of fish species. We ask you to met your fishing guide at the Marlin Marina in front of the Pier Shopping Centre on Finger D berth 2 at 11:30am.
- Lure fishing a Mangrove Jack from a sunken snag,
- Live bait fishing for Barramundi,
- Fishing the mudflats for a Grunter,
- Bait fishing for Threadfin,
- Fishing deep holes for Fingermark,
- Family get-together,
- Buck`s or Hen`s party,
- Get-together with a group of mates.
You can choose one of the following types of charters, alternatively you can phone us 0418194517 or email us barra@fishtales.com.au We are always happy to have a chat.
- Bait fishing with dead and or live bait for up to 6 people,
- Lure fishing for up to 3 people.
We supply
- all rods and PENN SLAMMER reels,
- All bait (dead/live) and tackle,
- All lures & poppers (surface lures) on `the basis if lost to be replaced`
- cooled bottled water
- and you will be guided by our experienced fishing guide.
We ask you to wear and bring along onboard
- Wear a long sleeve cotton shirt and wide brim hat,
- Sunglasses, raincoat, camera and a few beers (cans only) are okay.
Require more information? Email us
$900.00
Full Day Estuary Fishing Private Charter
6:30am to 3:30pm (app.)
Up to 4 people
This is a full day of a estuary fishing charter in the saltwater waters of the Cairns Estuary System known as Trinity Inlet, Cairns. There are open waters, creeks and deep channel to this estuary system. This State Marine Park is a natural habitat to deep holes, mudflats, snags and drop-offs for a wide variety of fish species. We ask you to met your fishing guide at the Marlin Marina in front of the Pier Shopping Centre on Finger D berth 2 at 6:30am.
- Lure fishing a Mangrove Jack from a sunken snag,
- Live bait fishing for Barramundi,
- Fishing the mudflats for a Grunter,
- Bait fishing for Threadfin,
- Family get together,
- Bucks or Hen`s party,
- Get together with a group of mates.
You can choose one of the following types of charters, alternatively you can phone us 0418194517 or email us barra@fishtales.com.au We are always happy to have a chat.
- Bait fishing with dead and or live bait for up to 6 people,
- Lure fishing for up to 3 people.
We supply
- All rods and PENN SLAMMER reels,
- All bait (dead/live) and tackle,
- lures and or poppers (surface lures) on the basis if lost to be replaced,
- Along with a delicious lunch
- Cooled bottled water
- and you will be guided by our experienced fishing guide.
We ask you to wear and bring along
- Wear a long sleeve cotton shirt and wide brim hat.
- sunglasses, camera, raincoat, sunscreen and a few beers (cans only) are okay.
Require more information? Email us
$1200.00
Full Day River Fishing Private Charter
From 6.30 am to 3.00 pm (app.).
Live-bait and / or dead bait and/or lure/popper fishing up to 4 people on the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers & Mutchero Inlet
This is a full day of fun, exploring and fishing!
Pick up from your Cairns Accommodation house at approximately 6.30am for transportation to the Mulgrave & Russell River and Mutchero Inlet.
The day includes exploring, live bait fishing, dead bait fishing, lure and or popper fishing and fun!
During the months of May, June, July and August this can fish extremely well with Giant Queenfish and Giant Trevally moving around the river system. Moving into September, October, November and December target species may include Fingermark, Mangrove jack and Barramundi.
Drop off back at your Cairns accommodation house approximately 4.30 pm.
- Up to 4 people for live-bait & dead-bait fishing,
- Up to 4 people Popper and or lure fishing.
We supply
- All rods and PENN SLAMMER reels,
- All bait (dead/live) and tackle,
- lures and/or poppers (surface lures) on the basis `if lost to be replaced`,
- Along with a delicious lunch,
- Cooled bottled water
- And you will be guided by our experienced fishing guide.
We ask you to wear and bring onboard
- Wear a long sleeve cotton shirt and wide brim hat,
- Sunglasses, camera, raincoat, sunscreen and a few beers cans are okay.
Require more information? Email us
$1200.00
Reef-Bottom Bouncing Fishing Private Charter
From 6.30 am to 3.00 pm (app.)
Live-bait and / or dead bait up to 4 people on the Great Barrier from Cairns.
Only a short distance from the Cairns Marlin Marina your fishing charter may start with the gathering of live bait before travelling into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Multiple locations are selected for bottom bouncing based on tides, weather conditions, current movement and target fish species. Bottom bouncing simply means dropping baited hook with heavy sinkers in the water; this is a productive way of fishing. Let us know before your Cairns Reef Fishing Charter if you have a preferred target fish species (happy to help out with the bucket list!).
We supply the following
- All rods and PENN SLAMMER reels,
- All bait (dead/live) and tackle,
- Lures and or poppers (surface lures) on `the basis if lost to be replaced`
- A delicious lunch
- Cooled bottled water
- And you will be guided by our experienced fishing guide.
We ask you to wear and bring onboard
- Wear a long sleeve cotton shirt and wide brim hat,
- Sunglasses, raincoat, camera, sunscreen and a few beers (cans are okay).
Require more information? Email us
$1700.00 plus Reef Tax $8.00 per person
Reef Lure and/or Popper Fishing Private Fishing Charter
From 6.30 am to 3.00 pm (app.)
Lure and/or Popper fishing for up to 3 people
This is a full day on The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, hiring the whole vessel, all the equipment and you will be guided by our experienced fishing guide. Firstly let us know you fish target species and your preferred fishing equipment or you wish to use new equipment. We are happy for you to bring along your own equipment. Let us design the day taking into account tidal movement and weather conditions. You may like to consider
- Group of mates get together,
- Family get together,
- Fish target species.
We supply
- All rods and PENN SLAMMER reels,
- All bait (dead/live) and tackle,
- Lures and Poppers (surface lures) on `the basis if lost to be replaced`,
- A delicious lunch
- Cooled bottled water
- You will be guided by our experienced fishing guide.
We ask you to wear and bring along
- A long sleeve cotton shirt and wide brim hat,
- Sunglasses, a raincoat, your camera, sunscreen and a few beers are Okay (Cans only).
Require more information? Email us
$1700.00 plus Reef Tax $8.00 per person
GT Popper Fishing on the Reef Private Fishing Charter
From 6.30 am to 3.00 pm (app.)
Up to 3 people only.
On the reef edges and bommies, with the low tide exposing, the sun shining, you cast your popper or lure; the battle begins!
Giant trevally commonly referred to as GT`s are natural hunters, this is the ultimate Sportsfishing on the Great Barrier Reef or what we call Full Day GT Popper Fishing on the Reef from Cairns. Bring the natural hunter out in you, yes, you will have to work hard all day, and so will we! Not only will they continually smash poppers, they will ambush deep diving lures, in, around and under structures; all done with great speed, high fights and mind blowing runs. To add to the fun, the GT maybe on it`s own or in schools, shoulder charging through the water in pursuit of your popper. While conditions have to be right, is it your turn to experienced the mighty GT or GT`s caught on Popper…Let the fun begin!
We supply
- All rods and reels,
- All tackle,
- All lures and poppers supplied on the `basis if lost to be replaced`
- A delicious lunch
- Cooled bottled water
- and you will be guided by our experienced fishing guide.
We ask you to wear and bring along
- A long sleeve cotton shirt and wide brim hat,
- sunglasses, your camera, your video camera/action camera, sunscreen and a few beers are okay (cans only).
Require more information? Email us