Inshore Bluewater

The inshore bluewater fishing off Cairns has lots to offer, from popping for GT's to jigging wrecks & headlands for fingermark (Golden Snapper). Providing the weather is good theres plenty of light tackle options. Micro jigging, soft plastics , trolling and high speed spin fishing are different methods used to keep rods bent as much as possible .Tuna and other pelagics frequent the inshore islands and Isolated reef and rubble marks produce a range of tasty reef species including Coral tout and Nannigai.

Freshwater Trekking

Strap on your boots & set off up stream to enjoy the tranquil surrounds of our tropical waterways. The upper reaches of our river systems and tributarys provide excellent fishing for jungle perch and sooty grunter. Both these species can be targeted on lure or fly and its a great option for the southern trout fisherman wanting to escape the cold. Mostly fishing top water with small poppers and bug profiles to entice the bite, the larger sooties can be caught in the deep with small plastics. A level of fitness is required for these expeditions. This is a unique tour option for the Far North Queensland region and a true way to experience fishing with a the rainforest mountain backdrop.

Photography & Wildlife Cruise

This is one for the nature lovers, let us take you off the beaten track to experience the beauty of far north queensland and its inhabitants. Whether your a keen photographer or just want to go for a private boat ride this is the trip for you. We'll head up stream and check out some local wildlife and explore our mangrove lined systems. Through out winter the saltwater crocodiles can be found basking in the sun. There's plenty of birdlife aswell, watching kingfishers feed along the river banks or resident sea eagles soaring above there section of the river. Upstream in the fresh we sometimes come acroos water dragon and having an electric motor fitted to the vessel allows us to move in silence without disturbing the peace.

Fly Fishing

The options for fly fishing in the far north vary from chasing jungle perch in a mountain stream to site casting on the flats on a tropical island. For the southern trout anglers chasing jungle perch and sooty grunter in a rainforest environment is a great way to escape the cold, wading upstream in the middle of winter in a pair of board shorts with a 5wt in hand. The river and estuary systems can provide plenty of fun with barramundi and mangrove jack, although not always sight casting theres plenty of surface bites. If the weather permits we'll be on the flats witha range of species to site cast including permit , tusk fish and Gts. The giant barramundi in lake tinaroo can also be caught on fly, 10 and 12wts are required to stop these beasts.

River & Estuary

The far north queensland region has many coastal river systems that meander from the mountains down through the mangrove forests and into the ocean. These tidal systems can provide excellent sportfishing for barramundi, mangrove jack, trevally, queenfish, tarpon just to name a few. Depending on the moon, tide and time of year we'll either head up to fresh wher ther are lagoons and feeder drains or stay down in the tidal sections hand casting snags, throwing surface lures and jigging in the deep. If the winds are light and the tides are big we'll head out the front and fish coastal mangrove flats for some sight casting action. There are meter plus barramundi in every system in the far north and they can be caught through out the year with the right conditions and lure presentaion.

Tinaroo

Lake Tinaroo is situated in the Cairns hinterland just over an hours drive form the cbd and is home to some of the biggest Barramundi in the country. Its a stocked impoundment and a very healthy eco system full of food for the barra. The Lake is stocked annually with fingerlings and they dont stop growing - many world record fish have been caught here. Generally in the warmer months (September through to May) the barra are more active and easier to catch. These fish can be targeted on lure or fly and around the full moon the fish movments are more predictable and easier to target. The tour is designed around dusk or dawn but we also have an overnight option with accommodation included and two sessions on the lake.

Inshore Bluewater

The inshore bluewater fishing off Cairns has lots to offer, From jigging wrecks for Golden snapper to popping for Gts around tropical islands.

Half Day

$550

Full Day

$900

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Your Day

pick up from accommodation 630 am

up to 1hr travel depending on fishing destination.

lunch, snacks, drinks, water, tea/coffee provided

rod/reels supplied , light tackle jigging, plastics and popping outfits

quality jigs/plastics/metals /surface lures supplied

return/drop off to accommodation between 430-530pm

What to bring

Hat, long sleeved shirts polarised Sunglasses.

All tackle is included but feel free to bring your own gear.

Camera to capture those special fishing moments.

Requirements

A minimum level of fitness and mobility is required for this tour. We embark and disembark with no assistive ramps or mobility devices. The operator reserves the right to cancel the tour at any time if deemed necessary.

Book now

Half day $450
Full day $800

Book now

Inshore Bluewater

Half Day

$550

Full Day

$900

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Your Day

What to bring

Requirements

Half day $450Full day $800

Half day $450
Full day $800