Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket
Fish Tales Charters offers exciting estuary fishing adventures in the beautiful Trinity Inlet in Cairns, Australia. Skipper Darryl Wilson has been fishing the local waters for over 20 years, so he’ll help you make the most of your day in these prolific waters!
You will fish aboard Vessel River Rocket – a 20’ boat locally designed for the estuaries and river systems in Cairns. Powered by a 115 HP Mercury Outboard, it's fast and reliable when getting to the desired fishing areas. Fitted with the latest electronics, it will easily reveal what lies beneath the waterline.
The area is famous for the open waters, creeks, and the deep channel of the Cairns Estuary System. These waterways are an important part of the breeding cycle of juvenile fish and offer exceptional fishing for adult species.
Your targeted species will include, but not limited to, Javelinfish, Blue & King Threadfin, Queenfish, Trevally species including Golden and Giant, Mangrove Jack, Estuary Cod including Gold spotted & Black spotted, Bream, Flathead, Hairtail, Tarpon, and the prized catch Barramundi, to name a few!
Fishing Guide Darryl will supply all bait – live and dead, as well as tackle, top-quality rods, and Penn reels. On board are bottles of water, and the skipper will happily give advice on how to catch your target fish. Please bring along sunnies, a hat, a camera, and a few beers if you’re up for it.
Join Fish Tales Charters and explore these beautiful waters on the River Rocket, making some unforgettable memories!
And lastly, just come along and have fun! Your hosts, Darryl & Raewyn
Customer reviews
Rating summary
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+14Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
77%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
48%
Portarlington, VIC
Mar 23, 2018
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared
Half day with captain Darryn
Went out today for a great charter with Darryn. Second time ive used fish tales charter and again it was a great experience. He put us on the fish and was willing to help out whenever we needed him. Ive never caught such a variety of fish in my life. Was great with the kids too and they loved it. Highly recommend fish tales for anyone looking to estuary fish.
Went out today for a great charter with Darryn. Second time ive used fish tales charter and again it was a great experience. He...
Captain replied
New Farm, QLD
Nov 27, 2019
Special 4 hour trip for Darren Evans
Fishing with Darryl
Captain replied
Langwarrin, VIC
Apr 6, 2019
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared
Fishing with Darryl
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Aspley, QLD
Jul 22, 2018
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared
Despite the shy fish
Darryl was still able to put us on some alternative fish despite the barras being really shy today. Just goes to show how well he knows the spots in the area. Had a fun and relaxing time!
Darryl was still able to put us on some alternative fish despite the barras being really shy today. Just goes to show how well...
Captain replied
Greenslopes, Queensland
Apr 16, 2017
Full Day Trip – Shared
Full day trip with Captain Darryl
Even though the fish weren't on for the day because of conditions had a great day out with Darryl. Very informative and a good host. Looked after us well and would highly recommend. Definitely will come back again. Thanks Darryl Dave & Ingrid
Even though the fish weren't on for the day because of conditions had a great day out with Darryl. Very informative and a good...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (17)
+14Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
77%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
48%
Portarlington, VIC
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day with captain Darryn
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on March 23, 2018
Went out today for a great charter with Darryn. Second time ive used fish tales charter and again it was a great experience. He put us on the fish and was willing to help out whenever we needed him. Ive never caught such a variety of fish in my life. Was great with the kids too and they loved it. Highly recommend fish tales for anyone looking to estuary fish.
Went out today for a great charter with Darryn. Second time ive used fish tales charter and again it was a great experience. He put us on the fish and was willing to help out whenever we needed him. Ive never caught such a variety of fish in my life. Was great with the kids too and they loved it. Highly recommend fish tales for anyone looking to estuary fish.
New Farm, QLD
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Darryl
Special 4 hour trip for Darren Evans on November 27, 2019
Langwarrin, VIC
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Darryl
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on April 6, 2019
Aspley, QLD
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Despite the shy fish
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on July 22, 2018
Darryl was still able to put us on some alternative fish despite the barras being really shy today. Just goes to show how well he knows the spots in the area. Had a fun and relaxing time!
Darryl was still able to put us on some alternative fish despite the barras being really shy today. Just goes to show how well he knows the spots in the area. Had a fun and relaxing time!
Greenslopes, Queensland
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Full day trip with Captain Darryl
Full Day Trip – Shared on April 16, 2017
Even though the fish weren't on for the day because of conditions had a great day out with Darryl. Very informative and a good host. Looked after us well and would highly recommend. Definitely will come back again. Thanks Darryl Dave & Ingrid
Even though the fish weren't on for the day because of conditions had a great day out with Darryl. Very informative and a good host. Looked after us well and would highly recommend. Definitely will come back again. Thanks Darryl Dave & Ingrid
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