Hook Up Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (285 reviews)
 Ashford Avenue, Port Douglas, QL 4877, Australia

Hook Up Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (285 reviews)
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Ashford Avenue
Port Douglas, QL, Australia

New boat with the same great service!

If you are ready for an awesome adventure down under, Hook Up Fishing Charters is for you. Come along with your friends, family, or even share a trip with anglers you’ve yet to befriend, everyone is welcome on board.

Captain Shawry will take you to some of the most pristine fishing locations in North Queensland. Fishing Australian coastal and outer reefs is an experience like no other and never disappoints. You really don’t have to travel far to be on the fish, just need to get in front of the inlet and you are good to go.

Hook Up Fishing Charters boasts a brand new 2023 7.2 m centre console, which can comfortably fit 5 anglers without crossing rods. With 2 150 HP Suzuki engines and a cruising speed of 30 knots, you’ll be on the fish before you know it. Along with fishfinder and Capt. Shawry’s 25 years of experience fishing in this area, you’ll have your lines in the water and reeling in your dream catch in no time.

You can expect a huge variety of fish on these trips. Everything from Spanish Mackerel, Giant Trevally, and Snapper, to Coral Trout, Nannygai, Red Emperor, and plenty more.

Kids are welcome on board, great for families. Beginners and experienced anglers will love these trips and the fishing opportunities they offer.

Capt. Shawry knows which fish will bite when, so whichever trip you choose, at whatever time of the day, he will get you on the fish and give you a day to remember.

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Rating

4.9
285 reviews
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251
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24
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (270)

Expectations Exceeded
Expectations Exceeded
Incredible fishing experience!
Incredible fishing experience!
Incredible fishing experience!
Incredible fishing experience!
+264

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (285)

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Josh BELL
Josh BELL
5.0
Verified
Half day coastal
Half Day Trip – Coastal Reef (AM) on September 3, 20252 adults2 children
Great morning out with Shawry. Boat set up is awesome. Took myself and my two teenage kids (13&15) to multiple locations off the coast. At each spot we were pretty much on the fish straight away, if we weren't, we moved on to the next spot. 20+ fish caught, many different species. Shawry was great, very knowledgeable. Provided all the gear and did everything for us, great with the kids. Even spotted some dolphins on the way out. Highly recommended. Thanks Shawry and Julie. We will be back!
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Response from Captain
September 3, 2025
Thanks so much Josh! See you next time 🙂
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Melanie  Schafer
Melanie Schafer
5.0
Verified
March fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Coastal Share 11:30 on March 17, 20252 adults
Absolutely great day with Hook up fishing charter, Captain Glenn was very experienced and had amazing boat, bait, and tackle Unfortunately the weather was not the best but captain Glenn made the experience enjoyable. We where able to come home with some nice keepers, I would definitely book again with Hook up fishing charter and will recommend this business to others that are thinking of a fishing charter experience. Thanx again Glenn for a great experience,
Response from Captain
March 19, 2025
Thanks Mel!
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Ralph Hilliard
Ralph Hilliard
5.0
Verified
Incredible fishing experience!
Full Day Outer Reef Private on October 26, 20252 adults
The fishing trip was a once in a lifetime experience for us and it couldn’t have been better! We caught giant trevally, tuna and various other beautiful fish! Captain was very knowledgeable & helpful & really put us on the fish! Really made our whole trip well worth the money!!!
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Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Coral Trout
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
October 27, 2025
Thank you Ralph!
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Brian Crocker
Brian Crocker
5.0
Verified
Expectations Exceeded
Full Day Outer Reef Private on January 13, 20261 adult1 child
Fantastic day on the water, GT, Salmon Mackerel tested the lines, and Coral Trout, and Sweetlips and Tea Leaf Trevally. Captain Shawry has been fishing these waters for years, and it shows...put us on the fish and we were very happy with the day.
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Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Coral Trout
Red Emperor Snapper
Cobia
Response from Captain
January 13, 2026
So glad you had a great day! Thank you Brian!
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Cindy And Jason Curtis
Cindy And Jason Curtis
5.0
Verified
Awesome fishing as always
Half Day Trip – Coastal Shared (AM) on October 14, 20252 adults
This was our second trip out with Shawry and once again he did not dissapoint. We caught some fish for our dinner and had the best time. We would definitely recommend to anyone. We will be back.
Response from Captain
October 14, 2025
Thanks guys! 😊
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Coastal Shared (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $255
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Coastal Share 11:30
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 11:30 AM
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US $255
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Outer Reef -Shared Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $467
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Coastal Reef (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $506
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day – Coastal Reef (11:30AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 11:30 AM
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US $506
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip – Coastal Reef Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $743
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Outer Reef Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,287
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.9
285 reviews
5
251
4
24
3
3
2
2
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (270)

Expectations Exceeded
Expectations Exceeded
Incredible fishing experience!
Incredible fishing experience!
Incredible fishing experience!
Incredible fishing experience!
+264

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (285)

Filter
Showing 15 of 285 reviews
Josh BELL
Josh BELL
5.0
Verified
Half day coastal
Half Day Trip – Coastal Reef (AM) on September 3, 20252 adults2 children
Great morning out with Shawry. Boat set up is awesome. Took myself and my two teenage kids (13&15) to multiple locations off the coast. At each spot we were pretty much on the fish straight away, if we weren't, we moved on to the next spot. 20+ fish caught, many different species. Shawry was great, very knowledgeable. Provided all the gear and did everything for us, great with the kids. Even spotted some dolphins on the way out. Highly recommended. Thanks Shawry and Julie. We will be back!
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Response from Captain
September 3, 2025
Thanks so much Josh! See you next time 🙂
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Melanie  Schafer
Melanie Schafer
5.0
Verified
March fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Coastal Share 11:30 on March 17, 20252 adults
Absolutely great day with Hook up fishing charter, Captain Glenn was very experienced and had amazing boat, bait, and tackle Unfortunately the weather was not the best but captain Glenn made the experience enjoyable. We where able to come home with some nice keepers, I would definitely book again with Hook up fishing charter and will recommend this business to others that are thinking of a fishing charter experience. Thanx again Glenn for a great experience,
Response from Captain
March 19, 2025
Thanks Mel!
0
Ralph Hilliard
Ralph Hilliard
5.0
Verified
Incredible fishing experience!
Full Day Outer Reef Private on October 26, 20252 adults
The fishing trip was a once in a lifetime experience for us and it couldn’t have been better! We caught giant trevally, tuna and various other beautiful fish! Captain was very knowledgeable & helpful & really put us on the fish! Really made our whole trip well worth the money!!!
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Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Coral Trout
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
October 27, 2025
Thank you Ralph!
0
Brian Crocker
Brian Crocker
5.0
Verified
Expectations Exceeded
Full Day Outer Reef Private on January 13, 20261 adult1 child
Fantastic day on the water, GT, Salmon Mackerel tested the lines, and Coral Trout, and Sweetlips and Tea Leaf Trevally. Captain Shawry has been fishing these waters for years, and it shows...put us on the fish and we were very happy with the day.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Coral Trout
Red Emperor Snapper
Cobia
Response from Captain
January 13, 2026
So glad you had a great day! Thank you Brian!
0
Cindy And Jason Curtis
Cindy And Jason Curtis
5.0
Verified
Awesome fishing as always
Half Day Trip – Coastal Shared (AM) on October 14, 20252 adults
This was our second trip out with Shawry and once again he did not dissapoint. We caught some fish for our dinner and had the best time. We would definitely recommend to anyone. We will be back.
Response from Captain
October 14, 2025
Thanks guys! 😊
0

FAQs about Hook Up Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
OceanBlue Boats
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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