Gone Fishing Cairns
+42Gone Fishing Cairns offers the most spectacular fishing adventures in Trinity Inlet! It is located in the heart of the city of Cairns and allows for some of the best Estuary fishing this region has to offer. Captain Jacob and Captain Russel have years of experience and are excited to show you the hottest fishing spots for the most productive day out.
Trinity Inlet is surrounded by lush greenery and rainforest-clad mountains that make it one of the region’s most diverse and productive fishing systems. You can explore these waters in the comfort of a 26’ Cairns custom craft boat. Depending on weather and tide conditions, you could catch more than 10 species from one productive spot.
This area is home to a great variety of species, including the famous Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Great Trevally, Australian Salmon, Grunter, Jewfish, Fingermark, and Gold Spot Cod among other species. In all, approximately 50 species of fish populate this expansive system.
Above the water, the area offers a wealth of other wildlife to look out for. You can spot around 20 species of birds that include birds of prey, such as the osprey, brahminy kite, and the magnificent white-bellied sea eagle. Don’t forget to be on the lookout for saltwater crocodiles.
Included in the price are top-quality rods and reels. These won’t let you down – whether you are going after your first fish ever or your hundredth. Live bait is also included, and you do not need a fishing licence in this area. You are welcome to bring along your own food and drink on this trip – you’ll want to keep your energy up!
Book now for a wonderful day out with Gone Fishing Cairns! You might come as strangers, but you are sure to leave as friends.
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Gone Fishing Cairns
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+421Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
63%
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Great Day Out
Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) on May 3, 2025
I would certainly recommend booking a trip with Jacob. He put us on the fish all day and was very knowledgeable and happy to share with us. He was easy to talk to and maximised the time we were fishing for the entire time. We left with fish and great stories.
I would certainly recommend booking a trip with Jacob. He put us on the fish all day and was very knowledgeable and happy to share with us. He was easy to talk to and maximised the time we were fishing for the entire time. We left with fish and great stories.
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Awesome day
Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) on April 28, 2025
Awesome day out didn’t catch anything but that’s just apart of fishing you can’t make them bite very knowledgeable bloke definitely will be taking beers out next time I think that’s why i didnt get any fish you should never be sober when fishing 🤣🤣 cheers mate
Awesome day out didn’t catch anything but that’s just apart of fishing you can’t make them bite very knowledgeable bloke definitely will be taking beers out next time I think that’s why i didnt get any fish you should never be sober when fishing 🤣🤣 cheers mate
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Dad with two kids
Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) on April 26, 2025
My son is a keen fisher though my younger daughter is not but both had a great time and felt confident and comfortable with Jacob. He engaged with them both and shared stories and knowledge of the area. Highly recommended to families.
My son is a keen fisher though my younger daughter is not but both had a great time and felt confident and comfortable with Jacob. He engaged with them both and shared stories and knowledge of the area. Highly recommended to families.
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Great Aussie captain, full of knowledge
Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) on January 24, 2025
The day was great and well organised. Plenty of space on the boat and a chiller full of ice to keep drinks and food cold. Captain rotated between 3 fishing spots which were all great. We caught a 70cm Barra, and a few other fish. Great day and the captain made a great effort to keep the chat up and environment positive. Highly recommend for the price
The day was great and well organised. Plenty of space on the boat and a chiller full of ice to keep drinks and food cold. Captain rotated between 3 fishing spots which were all great. We caught a 70cm Barra, and a few other fish. Great day and the captain made a great effort to keep the chat up and environment positive. Highly recommend for the price
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A fishing trip you never forget
Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) on December 4, 2024
What makes my trip so wonderful: 1. Captain Jacob is nice and capable to handle any situation. 2. There are so many different species here and they are soooo big! 3. The boat is quick and safe. 4. The view is beautiful. 5. Other anglers are friendly and having good sense of humor. 6. It only costs you $120 per person. 7. You catch fish! You catch fish! You catch fish!
What makes my trip so wonderful: 1. Captain Jacob is nice and capable to handle any situation. 2. There are so many different species here and they are soooo big! 3. The boat is quick and safe. 4. The view is beautiful. 5. Other anglers are friendly and having good sense of humor. 6. It only costs you $120 per person. 7. You catch fish! You catch fish! You catch fish!
FAQs about Gone Fishing Cairns
What are the trip rates for Gone Fishing Cairns?
Gone Fishing Cairns offers the following trips to customers:
- AU $120 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) (4 hours)
- AU $120 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (PM) (4 hours)
- AU $230 per person - Full Day Trip – Shared (8 hours)
- AU $750 per group - Half Day Trip – Private (AM) (4 hours)
- AU $750 per group - Half Day Trip – Private (PM) (4 hours)
- AU $1,350 per group - Full Day Trip – Private (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Gone Fishing Cairns?
When you book a trip with Gone Fishing Cairns, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Enclosed toilet
- GPS Garmin 125 SV
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Gone Fishing Cairns?
Trips booked with Gone Fishing Cairns include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Catching live bait takes place at the start of each trip and its included in the trip price)
- Fishing License (Not Required)
What types of fishing does Gone Fishing Cairns offer?
Gone Fishing Cairns offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing (Trinity inlet )
- Inshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Gone Fishing Cairns offer?
Gone Fishing Cairns offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing (Live Bait)
Which fish species can I catch with Gone Fishing Cairns?
Top targeted fish species with Gone Fishing Cairns include:
- Barramundi
- Bream (Fingermark)
- Grunter (Javelin)
- Queenfish
- Salmon
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Tarpon
- Threadfin Salmon
- Trevally (Giant)
Your operator
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Captain Jacob and Captain Russel have extensive knowledge of the local area, having lived here for over 25 years. They have been fishing in the Cairns inlet for over 18 years.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Trinity inlet
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Live Bait
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Enclosed toilet
GPS
Garmin 125 SV
Live Bait Well
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catching live bait takes place at the start of each trip and its included in the trip price
Fishing License
Not Required
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
No age limits, persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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 Cairns right now
Barramundi
Queenfish
Threadfin Salmon
Trevally (Giant)