All Tackle Sportfishing – River

Running angling trips out of Cairns, All Tackle Sportfishing invites you to check out the local freshwater fishery in style. Immerse yourself in wildlife, with guaranteed top-notch fishing and the added bonus of potentially seeing some crocodiles!

Come aboard with Skipper Justin Gibbins, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, fly fishing, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning, based on the species you’re targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you’ll be fishing for the likes of Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Threadfin Salmon, Grunter, Trevally, Bream, Queenfish, and Fingermark, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.

Your boat for the day will be a 20’ Cairns Custom Craft that fits up to 4 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with an ice box to keep your catch fresh, which is handy as you’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that’s up to you is to use it as best you can. The boat will also be supplied with snacks and drinks for your pleasure, but feel free to bring your own. Please keep in mind you’ll need to get a fishing license before the start of the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure. Don’t forget to bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and camera – and you’re more than welcome to bring a couple of beers along, however, the crew emphasizes drinking responsibly.

Book your trip now and hit the water with All Tackle Sportfishing!



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  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $815
    The location will be dependent on conditions at the time, however, you can expect the general area to the south of Cairns – approximately a 40-minute drive. This trip is by prior arrangement and all trips must be confirmed by 7 p.m. the night before travelling.
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FAQs about All Tackle Sportfishing – River

All Tackle Sportfishing – River offers the following trip to customers:
  • AU $1,250 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with All Tackle Sportfishing – River, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with All Tackle Sportfishing – River include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (You're welcome to bring your own, too)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures (On private charters for 2 anglers only)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaned and put on ice)
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Cold bottled water, soft drinks, tea and coffee )

All Tackle Sportfishing – River offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

All Tackle Sportfishing – River offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with All Tackle Sportfishing – River include:
  • Barramundi
  • Bream (Black)
  • Bream (Fingermark)
  • Grunter (Javelin)
  • Queenfish

Meet the Captain

Justin Gibbins
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
81 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since May 2016
Skipper Justin started guiding full-time in 1990 due to his obsession with fishing. This hasn't subsided in the slightest. If anything, he could best describe it as a condition. The skipper can honestly say he has spent more hours and years guiding and fishing the local estuary and rivers than most people have. Nothing compares to local knowledge.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barramundi Barramundi
Bream (Black) Black Bream
Bream (Fingermark) Fingermark Bream
Grunter (Javelin) Javelin Grunter

Boat specs

Cairns Custom Craft (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 1993, and restored in 2016. Powered by a 130HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
You're welcome to bring your own, too
Live Bait
Lures
On private charters for 2 anglers only
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaned and put on ice
Snacks
Drinks
Cold bottled water, soft drinks, tea and coffee

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.7 / 5
Photo by reviewers (1)
The one that also did not get away
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
67%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
67%
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Greg S.
Sydney, NSW
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 26, 2023
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Campbell R.
Brisbane, Queensland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Ahoy. Fish-a-plenty 🎣

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 2, 2022
Captain Justin, at all times was professional and accommodating of all my fishing needs. So much so, I landed some of the best...
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Kate D.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 10, 2024
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