Ian Moody Sportfishing – Cardwell 

4.3/5 (5 reviews)
 Foxtail Avenue, Cardwell, QL 4849, Australia

Ian Moody Sportfishing – Cardwell 

Cardwell, QL, Australia
18 ft
6
4.3/5 (5 reviews)

Has fishing the Great Barrier Reef always been on your angling 'to-do' list? How about hooking that Aussie favorite, the Barramundi? Hop aboard Ian Moody Sportfishing charters for the chance to make your dreams come true!

Departing out of Cardwell, you'll have access to some of the most tropical, fish-filled waters of Northern Queensland. Even better? You'll be guided on your adventure by local and experienced angler, Ian Moody. No matter your skill level, he'll happily work with you to tailor your trip to perfectly suit your preferences.

You'll be casting off on board your captain's 18' custom craft Cairns fishing boat. There's room on board for up to 4 guests, making her a great option for smaller groups of angling buddies. Additionally, your captain welcomes children age 7 and above to join in on the adventure. Why not make this a family holiday to remember?

Light and nimble, this vessel was built to explore diverse waters. She's equally at home speeding to hotspots around the reefs, as well as cruising seriously shallow waters – she even has a wireless trolling motor to make sure you don't spook your catch! On board, you'll find top-quality navigational and safety gear to ensure a smooth and comfortable ride.

Depending on your personal preferences and what's biting, you'll have the chance to target a variety of prized fish. There's Barramundi, Cobia, a whole host of Snapper species, Giant Trevally, Nannygai, Threadfin Salmon…the list goes on! If there's a certain species you'd like to target, or a type of fishing you'd like to try, just let your captain know.

Each trip includes top-quality rods and reels, and you'll be able to catch your own live bait at the beginning of your journey. Lures are also included, as well as tackle, bottled water, and a fishing license for all guests.

All that's left is to find a free day in your captain's calendar, call up your family or fishing friends, and cast off on an adventure with Ian Moody Sportfishing!

Has fishing the Great Barrier Reef always been on your angling 'to-do' list? How about hooking that Aussie favorite, the Barramundi? Hop aboard Ian Moody Sportfishing charters for the chance to make your dreams come true!

Departing out of Cardwell, you'll have access to some of the most tropical, fish-filled waters of Northern Queensland. Even better? You'll be guided on your adventure by local and experienced angler, Ian Moody. No matter your skill level, he'll happily work with you to tailor your trip to perfectly suit your preferences.

You'll be casting off on board your captain's 18' custom craft Cairns fishing boat. There's room on board for up to 4 guests, making her a great option for smaller groups of angling buddies. Additionally, your captain welcomes children age 7 and above to join in on the adventure. Why not make this a family holiday to remember?

Light and nimble, this vessel was built to explore diverse waters. She's equally at home speeding to hotspots around the reefs, as well as cruising seriously shallow waters – she even has a wireless trolling motor to make sure you don't spook your catch! On board, you'll find top-quality navigational and safety gear to ensure a smooth and comfortable ride.

Depending on your personal preferences and what's biting, you'll have the chance to target a variety of prized fish. There's Barramundi, Cobia, a whole host of Snapper species, Giant Trevally, Nannygai, Threadfin Salmon…the list goes on! If there's a certain species you'd like to target, or a type of fishing you'd like to try, just let your captain know.

Each trip includes top-quality rods and reels, and you'll be able to catch your own live bait at the beginning of your journey. Lures are also included, as well as tackle, bottled water, and a fishing license for all guests.

All that's left is to find a free day in your captain's calendar, call up your family or fishing friends, and cast off on an adventure with Ian Moody Sportfishing!

Ian Moody Sportfishing Charters
Charter Operator
Ian Moody Sportfishing Charters
27 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Full Day Trip Barra inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $663
Entire boat: 2 people
Offshore Reef and pelagic
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:15 AM
Cobia
Trevally (Giant)
Queenfish
Trevally (Golden)
+6
US $1,465
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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4.3
5 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.5
Captain & crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

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Bill Green
Bill Green
Repeat angler
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
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Wonderful full day fishing
Special 6 hour trip for Bill Green on October 19, 20232 adults

Ian was the perfect host for a full day in pretty ordinary weather. His professionalism and knowledge of fishing is excellent. Both my partner and I both caught nice Barra. Highly recommend Ian as a guide.

Naomi Zammit
Naomi Zammit
au
Australia
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Ian
Full Day Trip Barra inshore on January 8, 20222 adults

Graeme  Sommerville
Graeme Sommerville
au
Australia
Member since 2022
3.7
Verified
Fishing with Ian
Full Day Trip Barra inshore on August 23, 20222 adults

Greg Burgess
Greg Burgess
au
Australia
Member since 2021
3.7
Verified
Fishing with Ian
Full Day Trip Barra inshore on December 29, 20214 adults

Carolyn Dunn
Carolyn Dunn
Member since 2021
The captain canceled
October 7, 2021
Trip was supposed to happen on October 7, 2021

The charter operator canceled 17 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Ian Moody Sportfishing – Cardwell

Ian Moody Sportfishing – Cardwell offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $950 per group, additional AU $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip Barra inshore (10 hours)
  • AU $2,100 per group, additional AU $150 per person after 4 guests - Offshore Reef and pelagic (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Ian Moody Sportfishing – Cardwell, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Ian Moody Sportfishing – Cardwell include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing license
Ian Moody Sportfishing – Cardwell offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Ian Moody Sportfishing – Cardwell offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Ian Moody Sportfishing – Cardwell include:
  • Barramundi
  • Cobia
  • Nannygai
  • Queenfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Threadfin Salmon
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Trevally (Golden)

Your operator

Ian Moody Sportfishing Charters
Ian Moody Sportfishing Charters
Ian Moody Sportfishing Charters

Cardwell, Queensland, Australia

ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Typical response within 20 hours
Member since June 2019

A local to the Townsville area, Skipper Ian Moody has been fishing these waters for as long as he can remember. With over 20 years of running charters behind him, he knows all the best fishing spots and promises to get you chasing after the biggest and best inshore species. He runs charters all along the coast from Ayr to Lucinda, so get in touch and find out what suits you best.

ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Typical response within 20 hours
Member since June 2019

A local to the Townsville area, Skipper Ian Moody has been fishing these waters for as long as he can remember. With over 20 years of running charters behind him, he knows all the best fishing spots and promises to get you chasing after the biggest and best inshore species. He runs charters all along the coast from Ayr to Lucinda, so get in touch and find out what suits you best.

The fish you can target

Barramundi
Barramundi
Cobia
Cobia
Nannygai
Nannygai
Queenfish
Queenfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Threadfin Salmon
Threadfin Salmon
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Golden Trevally
Golden Trevally
Barramundi
Barramundi
Cobia
Cobia
Nannygai
Nannygai
Queenfish
Queenfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Cairns Custom Craft
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Caught during the trip
Lures
Drinks
Water
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
Must be at least 7 years old
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Bank transfer

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