Cairns Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (52 reviews)
 Tingira Street, Portsmith, QL 4870, Australia

Cairns Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (52 reviews)
map-thumbnail
Tingira Street
Portsmith, QL, Australia

Ready to catch some fish in Cairns? Cairns Sportfishing is here to make it happen! With Captain Gavin at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

The fish in these waters include Coral Trout, Giant Trevally, Nannygai, Wahoo, Spangled Emperor, Sweetlip Emperor, Barramundi, and more with any luck. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Capt. Gavin welcomes children aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You'll be fishing aboard a 20' Eagle Ray center console with a capacity for 5 passengers however if it is a reef adventure we only take 4 pax .we also limit by age to reef to between the ages of 14years and 60 years for safety reasons . It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

You might need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It's always wise to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Cairns Sportfishing and get hooked!

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

Rating

4.7
52 reviews
5
46
4
1
3
3
2
1
1
1
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (50)

Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
+44

What anglers say

90%
Recommended
86%
Caught fish

All reviews (52)

Filter
Showing 15 of 52 reviews
William Cherry
William Cherry
5.0
Verified
New
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef on January 20, 20261 adult
Right from the start Captain Galvin worked hard and it continued to the last minute. The quality and quantity of fish was excellent! We caught about 15 different beautiful species. Nannygai,gold band snapper and mother in law fish were huge and very hard fighting!! Stripeys, honeycomb cod, and tomato cod were some of my favorites and gougeous! It was the trip of a lifetime! Thank You Captain Gavin for the trip of a lifetime! See you again mate…
Review media 0
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 1
Review media 2
Review media 3
Review media 4
Review media 4
Reported catch:
Nannygai
Sweetlip Emperor
Spangled Emperor
Response from Captain
January 20, 2026
Hey BIll thank you for your kind review .yes we had a great time .i love nothing better to be able to showcase our wonder of the world ,the great barrier reef and it was a pleasure to have you on board catching plenty from big to small to the bust offs we had a great time .look forward to the next time your here in cairns to do it all again enjoy the rest of your stay here and we will catch you next time cheers Gavin cairns sportfishing
0
Taylor Byfield
Taylor Byfield
5.0
Verified
New
A must book!
Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am) on January 2, 20262 adults
Gavin was an absolutely amazing captain! Had a struggle in the morning trying to get live bait as the tides were changing but still managed to get us onto a good array of fish and showed us some really cool spots! Amazing bloke and full of knowledge, would recommend him to anyone looking to go fishing in Cairns!
Review media 0
Response from Captain
January 2, 2026
Hey Taylor thanks heaps for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you guys on board today and yes i had a ball watching you guys pull in lots of fish .yes it was a struggle to get our live baits this morning sometimes mother nature plays a role and with lots of fresh water in the system at present it can be tough ..Im glad in the end we got you guys on to some fish .thanks again and we will have to get you guys on board next time your here for an outer adventure enjoy the rest of your holidays here in cairns cheers gavin cairns sportfishing
0
Ma Regine Ceferina Luke
Ma Regine Ceferina Luke
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip!
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef on October 25, 20255 adults
We had a great fishing trip and Captain Gavin was really helpful, attentive and even teaching us on how to hooked the fish better. He was also thoughtful to my friends who were having seasickness. He made sure everyone were able to catch fish and always asked what we wanted to do for the whole trip. Can't thank you enough for the experience and also accomodating my request to find a good fishing spot to place my late husband's ashes in the reef. Thank you and hope to see you next year.
Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Coral Trout
Nannygai
Response from Captain
October 25, 2025
thank you for the kind review. yes we had a great day .didnt we .the weather was excellent. we caught some nice fish .everything was just perfect i think .enjoy the fish it will be delicious and i most certainly will look forward to having you guys on board next year cheers gavin cairns sportfishing
1
Leya Duigu
Leya Duigu
5.0
Verified
Great day out on the water
Full day – Topwater Fishing on September 24, 20252 adults
Spent a day fishing in the estuary with Gavin. While this wasn’t our first choice the weather had other plans and we found ourselves fishing throughout the estuary for the day and had a great time doing it. 2 spots had lots of nibbles and kept us busy. Gavin was knowledgeable and professional. Would definitely recommend.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Response from Captain
September 26, 2025
hi Leya thank you for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you guys on board and yes we certainly had fun .enjoy the rest of your holiday here in Cairns and enjoy the fish cheers Gavin cairns sportfishing
1
Matt Sealy
Matt Sealy
5.0
Verified
Gavin is a great skipper and finds the fish
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef on October 3, 20253 adults
We had a great day out with Gavin. He was patient with teaching the young fisherman on the boat how to catch fish and put us on several spots holding fish which was fantastic. Overall great day and highly reconmended for new and seasoned anglers. Thank yoh Gavin.
Reported catch:
Coral Trout
Nannygai
Spangled Emperor
Response from Captain
October 4, 2025
Hi matt thanks heaps for the kind review yes what a great day we had. It was a pleasure to have you guys on board. i hope you enjoy the fish and hope to catch you again cheers gavin cairns sportfishing
0

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Select date to see availability
January 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Loading...
Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Almost there...
Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
US $308
Shared tour: 2 people
Half day trip estuary fishing (pm)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
US $308
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
US $672
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
US $616
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day trip -estuary fishing (pm)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
US $616
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 day estuary fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
US $924
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full day – Topwater Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
US $1,343
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
US $1,343
Entire boat: up to 5 people
There are 7 people looking at this charter.

Rating

4.7
52 reviews
5
46
4
1
3
3
2
1
1
1
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (50)

Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
+44

What anglers say

90%
Recommended
86%
Caught fish

All reviews (52)

Filter
Showing 15 of 52 reviews
William Cherry
William Cherry
5.0
Verified
New
Great Barrier Reef-Great fishing!!
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef on January 20, 20261 adult
Right from the start Captain Galvin worked hard and it continued to the last minute. The quality and quantity of fish was excellent! We caught about 15 different beautiful species. Nannygai,gold band snapper and mother in law fish were huge and very hard fighting!! Stripeys, honeycomb cod, and tomato cod were some of my favorites and gougeous! It was the trip of a lifetime! Thank You Captain Gavin for the trip of a lifetime! See you again mate…
Review media 0
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 1
Review media 2
Review media 3
Review media 4
Review media 4
Reported catch:
Nannygai
Sweetlip Emperor
Spangled Emperor
Response from Captain
January 20, 2026
Hey BIll thank you for your kind review .yes we had a great time .i love nothing better to be able to showcase our wonder of the world ,the great barrier reef and it was a pleasure to have you on board catching plenty from big to small to the bust offs we had a great time .look forward to the next time your here in cairns to do it all again enjoy the rest of your stay here and we will catch you next time cheers Gavin cairns sportfishing
0
Taylor Byfield
Taylor Byfield
5.0
Verified
New
A must book!
Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am) on January 2, 20262 adults
Gavin was an absolutely amazing captain! Had a struggle in the morning trying to get live bait as the tides were changing but still managed to get us onto a good array of fish and showed us some really cool spots! Amazing bloke and full of knowledge, would recommend him to anyone looking to go fishing in Cairns!
Review media 0
Response from Captain
January 2, 2026
Hey Taylor thanks heaps for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you guys on board today and yes i had a ball watching you guys pull in lots of fish .yes it was a struggle to get our live baits this morning sometimes mother nature plays a role and with lots of fresh water in the system at present it can be tough ..Im glad in the end we got you guys on to some fish .thanks again and we will have to get you guys on board next time your here for an outer adventure enjoy the rest of your holidays here in cairns cheers gavin cairns sportfishing
0
Ma Regine Ceferina Luke
Ma Regine Ceferina Luke
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip!
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef on October 25, 20255 adults
We had a great fishing trip and Captain Gavin was really helpful, attentive and even teaching us on how to hooked the fish better. He was also thoughtful to my friends who were having seasickness. He made sure everyone were able to catch fish and always asked what we wanted to do for the whole trip. Can't thank you enough for the experience and also accomodating my request to find a good fishing spot to place my late husband's ashes in the reef. Thank you and hope to see you next year.
Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Coral Trout
Nannygai
Response from Captain
October 25, 2025
thank you for the kind review. yes we had a great day .didnt we .the weather was excellent. we caught some nice fish .everything was just perfect i think .enjoy the fish it will be delicious and i most certainly will look forward to having you guys on board next year cheers gavin cairns sportfishing
1
Leya Duigu
Leya Duigu
5.0
Verified
Great day out on the water
Full day – Topwater Fishing on September 24, 20252 adults
Spent a day fishing in the estuary with Gavin. While this wasn’t our first choice the weather had other plans and we found ourselves fishing throughout the estuary for the day and had a great time doing it. 2 spots had lots of nibbles and kept us busy. Gavin was knowledgeable and professional. Would definitely recommend.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Giant Trevally
Response from Captain
September 26, 2025
hi Leya thank you for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you guys on board and yes we certainly had fun .enjoy the rest of your holiday here in Cairns and enjoy the fish cheers Gavin cairns sportfishing
1
Matt Sealy
Matt Sealy
5.0
Verified
Gavin is a great skipper and finds the fish
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef on October 3, 20253 adults
We had a great day out with Gavin. He was patient with teaching the young fisherman on the boat how to catch fish and put us on several spots holding fish which was fantastic. Overall great day and highly reconmended for new and seasoned anglers. Thank yoh Gavin.
Reported catch:
Coral Trout
Nannygai
Spangled Emperor
Response from Captain
October 4, 2025
Hi matt thanks heaps for the kind review yes what a great day we had. It was a pleasure to have you guys on board. i hope you enjoy the fish and hope to catch you again cheers gavin cairns sportfishing
0

FAQs about Cairns Sportfishing

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

The fish you can target

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Eagle Ray
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

What’s biting in Portsmith right now

Loading

Compare similar fishing charters

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...