Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters
+4Fair 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.
Captain
David Leigh
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+40Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
70%
Appropriate for children
89%
Friendly captain
89%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Recommend this charter
76%
Caught fish
48%
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Authentic experience
4 - Hour Trip (AM) on May 4, 2025
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!
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!
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Awesome day out
4 - Hour Trip (PM) on December 11, 2024
Great set up, close to the action Great local knowledge Huge species variety David was a great host for the day
Great set up, close to the action Great local knowledge Huge species variety David was a great host for the day
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July fishing trip
8 - Hour Trip on July 12, 2024
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Flat Bottom Girl
Private 5 - Hour Trip (PM) on October 25, 2024
The boat is not the usual. It does provide comfort and stability and the self washing deck provides a welcome relief in hotter weather.
The boat is not the usual. It does provide comfort and stability and the self washing deck provides a welcome relief in hotter weather.
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Fishing with David
4 - Hour Trip (AM) on August 20, 2023
FAQs about Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters?
Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- AU $185 per person - 4 - Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- AU $185 per person - 4 - Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- AU $285 per person - 8 - Hour Trip (8 hours)
- AU $780 per group, additional AU $155 per person after 4 guests - Private 5 - Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- AU $780 per group, additional AU $155 per person after 4 guests - Private 5 - Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- AU $1,180 per group, additional AU $255 per person after 4 guests - Private 8 - Hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters?
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
What's included in the trip price with Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures (Replacement on lure casting tour)
- Drinks (Water)
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters offer?
Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters offer?
Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Bowfishing
Which fish species can I catch with Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Fair Dinkum Fishing Charters include:
- Barramundi
- Bream (Black)
- Bream (Fingermark)
- Flathead
- Grunter (Javelin)
- Queenfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Threadfin Salmon
- Trevally (Giant)
Your captain
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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
What is the boat like?
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.
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
Barramundi
Bream (Fingermark)
Flathead
Queenfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Threadfin Salmon
Trevally (Giant)