Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters 

4.3
(86 reviews)
 5 Somer Street, Townsville, QL 4812, Australia–

Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters 

Townsville, QL, Australia
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20 ft
9
4.3
(86 reviews)

Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters is located in Townsville and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Skipper David will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Barramundi, Trevally, Bream, Queenfish, Threadfin Salmon, and Grunter, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom bouncing, trolling, fly fishing, bow fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 20' Double Barrel boat that can safely take up to 9 fishos. This boat comes with 2 eskies.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the skipper know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters.

Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters is located in Townsville and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Skipper David will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Barramundi, Trevally, Bream, Queenfish, Threadfin Salmon, and Grunter, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom bouncing, trolling, fly fishing, bow fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 20' Double Barrel boat that can safely take up to 9 fishos. This boat comes with 2 eskies.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the skipper know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters.

David Leigh
Captain
David Leigh
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4 – Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 15 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Trevally (Giant)
Barramundi
Queenfish
Flathead
+5
US $309
Shared tour: 2 people
8 - Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $464
Shared tour: 2 people
Private 4 – Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:00 AM)
US $773
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Private 8 - Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,265
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.3
86 reviews
4.4
Boat & equipment
4.3
Captain & crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (59)

What anglers say

69%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
90%
Friendly captain
92%
Good boat
79%
Recommended
58%
Caught fish

All reviews (86)

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Victoria Nguyen
Victoria Nguyen
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day out on the water!
4 – Hour Trip on September 26, 2026 • 2 adults

We had such a great time with Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters! The whole experience was relaxed, fun and really enjoyable from start to finish. David Leigh was friendly, knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time out on the water. We managed to catch a few fish to bring home too, which made the day even better! 🎣 Such a good way to spend a few hours in Townsville and we’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a fishing charter. We’ll absolutely be back again!

Emily Lau
Emily Lau
Repeat angler
au
Australia
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
5 Hour Charter with Captain Dave
Private 4 – Hour Trip on December 7, 2025 • 7 adults

7 of us had a great day out on the water with Captain Dave. The trip was well-run, relaxed, and we ended up catching a good variety of fish (catfish, baby sharks, several types of bream, salmon, stingray etc). Out of everything we caught, we were able to take home 3 sizeable ones. Dave took us to two different fishing spots, and the boat ride was enjoyable. We also had a sausage sizzle on board at the second spot. Overall, though, we really enjoyed the charter and would happily recommend it to others looking for a fun day out on the water. We would love to do this again at a different time to be able to catch other types of fish. Thank you again to Captain Dave!

Grant Wilson
Grant Wilson
au
Australia
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
first barra yew
Private 4 – Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on November 2, 2025 • 7 adults

work booked the charter and to be honest i was a little apprehensive because it wasnt a deep sea charter but i was completely wrong david put us on to some big fish it was awesome caught first barra but had to release due to season everyone hooked up to at least one monster and there was 6 of us one the boat would love to go again especially on season highly recommend he will definitely put you on to the big fish and he was a legend

Reported catch:
Barramundi
Mangrove Snapper
Fingermark Bream
Brian Bailey
Brian Bailey
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with David
4 – Hour Trip on August 13, 2026 • 3 adults

had a great morning out with Dave, highly recommend a trip out with him backed by his vast local knowledge and great fishing stories, on ya Dave , thanks again Mate

Wendy Nelsen
Wendy Nelsen
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
It was a great afternoon.
4 – Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on July 8, 2026 • 2 adults

The captain, Dave was very knowledgeable & we had a great time, pity there were not more fish around to catch.

FAQs about Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters

Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $220 per person - 4 – Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • AU $220 per person - 4 – Hour Trip - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • AU $330 per person - 8 - Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • AU $1,100 per group, additional AU $230 per person after 4 guests - Private 4 – Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • AU $1,100 per group, additional AU $230 per person after 4 guests - Private 4 – Hour Trip - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
  • AU $1,800 per group, additional AU $320 per person after 6 guests - Private 8 - Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder 2x Garmin 125 ultra
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box 2 140-liter eskies
Trips booked with Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures (Replacement on lure casting tour)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing license
Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Bowfishing
Top targeted fish species with Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters include:
  • Barramundi
  • Bream (Fingermark)
  • Bream (Pikey)
  • Flathead
  • Grunter (Javelin)
  • Queenfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove Red)
  • Threadfin Salmon
  • Trevally (Giant)

Your captain

David Leigh
David Leigh
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
ID & license verified
85 Customer reviews
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Member since February 2022
Skipper David welcomes you to Townsville. Join him aboard and have a lovely day of fishing as you chase prized species and enjoy Queensland's charming nature.
David Leigh
David Leigh
Fully verified
85
reviews
2022
member since
~15h
response
Skipper David welcomes you to Townsville. Join him aboard and have a lovely day of fishing as you chase prized species and enjoy Queensland's charming nature.

The fish you can target

Barramundi
Barramundi
Fingermark Bream
Fingermark Bream
Pikey Bream
Pikey Bream
Flathead
Flathead
Javelin Grunter
Javelin Grunter
Queenfish
Queenfish
Mangrove Red Snapper
Mangrove Red Snapper
Threadfin Salmon
Threadfin Salmon
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Barramundi
Barramundi
Fingermark Bream
Fingermark Bream
Pikey Bream
Pikey Bream
Flathead
Flathead
Javelin Grunter
Javelin Grunter

Real catches by this captain

  • A smiling angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while fishing on a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    White Bass
    Chris A.
    Chris A.
    We throughly enjoyed our whole trip with David and the guys, so much fun, laughs and knowledge. We caught threadfin salmon, queen fish, bream and something very very big that got away!
  • Angler displaying a freshly caught fish on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Emily L.
    Emily L.
    7 of us had a great day out on the water with Captain Dave. The trip was well-run, relaxed, and we ended up catching a good variety of fish (catfish, baby sharks, several types of bream, salmon, stingray etc). Out of everything we caught, we were able to take home 3 sizeable ones. Dave took us to two different fishing spots, and the boat ride was enjoyable. We also had a sausage sizzle on board at the second spot. Overall, though, we really enjoyed the charter and would happily recommend it to others looking for a fun day out on the water. We would love to do this again at a different time to be able to catch other types of fish. Thank you again to Captain Dave!
  • Two adult anglers proudly holding a fish aboard a covered fishing boat, with rods and open-water scenery visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    King George Whiting
    Bobby D.
    Bobby D.
    Fair Dingkum, David ( skipper) has a great deal of knowledge and experience and not afraid to share it , was a great fun day had by us all 💪🤙❤️
  • A serene sunset view from the side of a fishing boat, reflecting on calm waters with distant hills in the background.
    Lincoln A.
    Lincoln A.
    The day was almost perfect and my son and I had a great time and we couldn’t ask for a better operator than Dave, his exceptional fishing and boating skills and knowledge made everything go smoothly. We were lucky enough to see many of the animal species in the area including a sea eagle, pelicans and even a 4 metre croc to name a few, of course we caught several species of fish and a muddy and one big beautiful Barramundi. We had a great day thanks Dave, Cheers Lincoln & Andrew
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Snook while seated on a fishing boat, enjoying a day on the water.
    Aditya P.
    Aditya P.
    Very knowledgeable captain. Worked very hard to make this a very enjoyable experience for all. If you want to learn or experience fishing around North Queensland this certainly doesn't disappoint!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Luke  .
    Luke .
    Great set up, close to the action Great local knowledge Huge species variety David was a great host for the day
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Barramundi while fishing in a mangrove environment.
    Lyndon M.
    Lyndon M.
  • A group of young anglers actively fishing from a boat in calm waters, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    James W.
    James W.
    Dave was a great captain/tour guide, very informative about the river and wildlife, unfortunately we didn't catch a size fish so nothing to take home, for the price this was disappointing.
  • A happy angler displaying a catch of large crabs on a boat, enjoying a sunny day out on the water.
    Rodney P.
    Rodney P.
    A great day Dave was very helpful and an all round top bloke . Nothing was too much of a drama and we got some nice fish and great crabs . Dave makes you feel like a mate not a client and we felt like we were out on a mates boat having a laugh and a fish with the boys it was awesome
  • An angler proudly displaying a caught stingray while fishing on a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Ray
    Quinn A.
    Quinn A.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
9 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2011
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Double Barrel
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
2x Garmin 125 ultra
Live bait well
Ice box
2 140-liter eskies
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Replacement on lure casting tour
Drinks
Water
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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

What’s biting in Townsville right now

BarramundiBarramundi
Bream (Fingermark)Bream (Fingermark)
FlatheadFlathead
QueenfishQueenfish
Threadfin SalmonThreadfin Salmon
Trevally (Giant)Trevally (Giant)

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