Jungle Perch Angling Adventures 

4.9/5 (5 reviews)
 1 Spence Street, Cairns, QL 4870, Australia

Jungle Perch Angling Adventures 

Cairns, QL, Australia
2
4.9/5 (5 reviews)

If you're in the market for a professional, guided experience near Cairns, look no further than Jungle Perch Angling Adventures.

Here you'll have access to backcountry waters, including some spots that only the locals know about. Around here it's common to go fly fishing, which is how you'll get acquainted with these waters. Gaelen will provide rods and reels, as well as lures.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Barramundi, Jungle Perch, Mangrove Snapper or Australian Tarpon. Note that your guide practices catch-and-release fishing, so you won't be taking any fish home with you after the trip.

You're welcome to bring a group as large as 2 on this guided experience, kids over 12 years of age as well. You'll make your way to the fishing grounds on foot or by car, so dress accordingly and bring only as much as you can carry.

You're encouraged to dress in layers and the proper footwear (if you aren't sure what that means, just ask). It's never a bad idea to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen, no matter the weather. Gaelen will have some snacks and drinks for you.

Don't hesitate to send Gaelen a message below with any questions you have, including where to meet on the day of your trip.

Reach out to Jungle Perch Angling Adventures below and get ready for fishing in Cairns.

If you're in the market for a professional, guided experience near Cairns, look no further than Jungle Perch Angling Adventures.

Here you'll have access to backcountry waters, including some spots that only the locals know about. Around here it's common to go fly fishing, which is how you'll get acquainted with these waters. Gaelen will provide rods and reels, as well as lures.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Barramundi, Jungle Perch, Mangrove Snapper or Australian Tarpon. Note that your guide practices catch-and-release fishing, so you won't be taking any fish home with you after the trip.

You're welcome to bring a group as large as 2 on this guided experience, kids over 12 years of age as well. You'll make your way to the fishing grounds on foot or by car, so dress accordingly and bring only as much as you can carry.

You're encouraged to dress in layers and the proper footwear (if you aren't sure what that means, just ask). It's never a bad idea to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen, no matter the weather. Gaelen will have some snacks and drinks for you.

Don't hesitate to send Gaelen a message below with any questions you have, including where to meet on the day of your trip.

Reach out to Jungle Perch Angling Adventures below and get ready for fishing in Cairns.

Gaelen Mcloughlin
Captain
Gaelen Mcloughlin
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 1
Tarpon
Barramundi
Snapper (Mangrove)
US $298
Private tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Dec 1
Tarpon
Barramundi
Snapper (Mangrove)
US $497
Private tour: 2 people
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4.9
5 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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David Henry
David Henry
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
awsome fishing trip
Full Day Trip on June 1, 20262 adults

I booked the trip with my son and i . Gaz took us to one of his favourite river systems where we caught all our target species, Barra, jacks, Gt’s , estuary cod and blue salmon. Gaz was a great guide and had alot of experience and would highly recommend a trip with him

Reported catch:
Barramundi
Mangrove Snapper
Jeff Levingston
Jeff Levingston
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Jacks & Barra
Half Day Trip on March 22, 20261 adult

Only had a half day with Gaelen, he picked me up from my accommo, straight to the boat ramp and picked up few jacks and hooked a barra.

Wendy Young-salas
Wendy Young-salas
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Lovely experience
Half Day Trip on July 9, 20251 adult1 child

Take into consideration on you vacation plans a fishing day with Gas he was super patient and knowledgeable with with teen soon

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Gaelen Mcloughlin
Response from Captain

Thank you Wendy, it was my pleasure.

Luke Vandenberg
Luke Vandenberg
au
Australia
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
It was beautiful
Half Day Trip on November 2, 20242 adults

The captain was a legend he really new his stuff we didn’t land any fish but I hooked a pretty decent jp but I pulled the hooks was a perfect way to start the morning

Peter Lynch
Peter Lynch
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Jungle Perch Angling Adventures - Top Notch
Half Day Trip on April 12, 20252 adults

Gaz was an excellent guide -- knowledgeable, personable, and very cooperative.

FAQs about Jungle Perch Angling Adventures

Jungle Perch Angling Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $250 per group, additional AU $175 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • AU $385 per group, additional AU $325 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Jungle Perch Angling Adventures, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Jungle Perch Angling Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks (Half day includes drinks and snacks, full day includes drinks, snacks and lunch )
  • Drinks
  • Lunch (Sandwiches )
  • Fly fishing equipment
Jungle Perch Angling Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Jungle Perch Angling Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Jungle Perch Angling Adventures include:
  • Barramundi
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Gaelen Mcloughlin
Gaelen Mcloughlin
Gaelen Mcloughlin

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

4 Fishing Reports
12 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since November 2022

Benefit from Gaelen's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Cairns. Join him on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Barramundi, Mangrove Snapper and Tarpon. The only way to learn is to join Gaelen on the water.

4 Fishing Reports
12 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since November 2022

Benefit from Gaelen's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Cairns. Join him on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Barramundi, Mangrove Snapper and Tarpon. The only way to learn is to join Gaelen on the water.

The fish you can target

Barramundi
Barramundi
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Barramundi
Barramundi
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Half day includes drinks and snacks, full day includes drinks, snacks and lunch
Drinks
Lunch
Sandwiches
Fly fishing equipment

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Cairns to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Over 12 years of age
Catch and release mandatory

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Cairns right now

BarramundiBarramundi

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