Fishing The biggest online platform for booking fishing charters says Cairns is the greatest spot in Australia to wet a line.

Fishing The biggest online platform for booking fishing charters says Cairns is the greatest spot in Australia to wet a line.

I got two follows from small GT's whilst working the plastic across the surface in a quick walk the dog action but missed the only strike.


It is however worth spending a bit of time in the evening at point 3 on the map watching Barra boof bait off the surface along the edge of the marina's jetty shadow where it comes out into the light. Heaps of people here were fishing bait and didn't see any action for them during any of the times i was in the area so I'd stick to working lures and definitely a spot to target at high tide as most of it gets quite shallow at lower tides. I fished plastics and blades and only managed a couple of grinners. Pest Biosecurity Queensland is investigating following the discovery of a rare exotic marine pest species in three locations across the Far North. Definitely returning for many more fishing days see you soon ! If so, scientists want to hear from you. SgtBundy, September 8, 2015 in Fishing Chat. Get the latest fishing reports, 750+ fishing spots, fishing forecast, and top bait & tackle stores, charters, and marinas for Cairns, QLD, AU In general the fishing is always best in the mornings and having the added advantage of the incoming tide usually produces good fishing. Great Barrier Reef TWO commercial fishers have been banned from fishing on the Great Barrier Reef for an entire year after multiple offences.

The jetty on the river front is set up with rod holders in inconvenient spots, a cleaning table who's tap is missing and some poorly set up spotlights that I think are supposed to help attract fish but really seem to do nothing. You can find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Being smack in the middle of almost total wilderness, Cairns boasts a large number of good fishing spots, saltwater as well as freshwater. By Our files contain artificial and natural reefs, buoys, ledges, rocks, shipwrecks, and many other types of structures that hold fish, in a 100 miles radius of Cairns. I found one report on line of a guy who fished it a year or two back and got a few very small queenies around sunrise. I was lucky when I was up there that the Fishraider Lizardboy was in town too with his family and was nice enough to offer to take me on a morning session chasing Jungle Perch (Thanks again mate!!). Probably worth targeting the change of tides here. There is a little structure around to cast at but really doesn't look a great spot with the level of tide movement. Our trips are $280.00 per adult and $240.00 per child (5-14yrs). Boating A ferry operator says there is one major problem with the $7 million jetty under construction at Yarrabah that will render the facility useless by the time it is completed.

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The guys running the tour are really helpful and make fishing easy! I first did this charter in November 2017 and loved it so much, I vowed to return one day. Fully inclusive fishing experience! Fishing BARRAMUNDI season is about to close for the year, but this is where you can still catch one of the famed fish during closed season.
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Obviously stay a long way back as there are no shortage of Crocs!!! But the offshore reefs aren’t the only good fishing spots in Cairns.

Great Barrier Reef BOATIES are urged to keep their eyes peeled for a telltale splash of white on the horizon, with the world’s most famous albino humpback expected to soon arrive in the Far North.

Not only was the boat comfortable and clean, but the guys Pete and Alex who took us out were amazing. There are many fishing spots that are easily accessed by car.The Barron River is a good location for land based fishing because about 70% of the saltwater reaches of the river are accessible by car or a short walk.. We couldn't fault the crew and their hospitality but the overall fishing experience was dismal with next to no fish in the esky. It's easy! And the girls usually catch more than the boys ;). Our Guide Tom has over 50 Years Experience Fishing & 27 Years in Queensland .

Barramundi, mangrove jack, queenfish and more, amazing tropical fishing.