Cairns Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (42 reviews)
 Tingira Street, Portsmith, QL 4870, Australia

Cairns Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (42 reviews)
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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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (39)

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Angler rating

36
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

91%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

85%

Showing 1 - 5 of 42 reviews
Showing: 5 of 42 reviews
Nick C.
Nick C.
5.0/5

Sep 6, 2025

Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am)

Thanks Gavin

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Gavin is a great guide and runs a great charter. We caught a range of species and I picked up a few tricks to take with me. Whilemluck wasn’t on our side in the Barra department, I’d still recommend Gavin to anyone after a great value charter. Thanks again.

Gavin is a great guide and runs a great charter. We caught a range of species and I picked up a few tricks to take with me. Whilemluck...  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 7, 2025
hey nick thanks for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you on board i had a great time, too . yep barras can be a bit tough when the water temps are still a bit cold ....we still managed a bit of rod bending action to keep us smiling maybe next time for the barras enjoy the rest of your stay here in cairns cheers gavin cairns sportfishing

Hugh T.
Hugh T.
5.0/5

Aug 12, 2025

Half day trip estuary fishing (pm)

Great captain massive knowledge

VERIFIED

Not a lot of fish around on the day but learnt a lot about different species of fish was great for the kids. Really positive guy that loves to share his knowledge and lives and breathes his job/hobby. Went the extra mile to make sure we had a good day out. Thanks heaps

Not a lot of fish around on the day but learnt a lot about different species of fish was great for the kids. Really positive guy...  

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Replied on August 13, 2025
Thanks Hugh for your kind review .yep sometimes the fish don't want to play the game unfortunately.however we did manage to turn a reel and have a bit of fun and it was a pleasure to have you guys on board .enjoy the rest of your stay here in cairns and we will catch you again cheers gavin cairns sportfishing

Stanley N.
Stanley N.
5.0/5

Aug 27, 2025

Half day trip -estuary fishing (pm)

Great Captain

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Friendly and experienced Captain. Nice and clean 22ft boat. Had a wonderful time. Thank you very much.

Friendly and experienced Captain. Nice and clean 22ft boat. Had a wonderful time. Thank you very much.  

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Replied on August 27, 2025
Hi Stanley it was a pleasure to have you guys on board .and yes we had a great time fishing in the estuary. we didnt get our prize barramundi this time but still had a great time enjoy the rest of your stay here in Australia and hope to see you again next time your in cairns cheers captain gavin cairns sportfishing

Morris T.
Morris T.
5.0/5

Jun 24, 2025

Half day trip -estuary fishing (pm)

Amazing experience

VERIFIED

Our fishing trip with Gavin as our guide was amazing. He knew all the good spots in the area and even tho it wasn't the right time of the year we caught multiple nice fish. I really recomend booking with him, you are in for a great time.

Our fishing trip with Gavin as our guide was amazing. He knew all the good spots in the area and even tho it wasn't the right...  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 24, 2025
Hey guys thank you for the kind review .it was an absolute pleasure to have you on board today and yes we certainly had a great time look forward to having you back on board and enjoy the rest of your time here in Australia cheers Gavin cairns sportfishing

Michael H.
Michael H.
5.0/5

Jun 22, 2025

Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am)

Great experience

VERIFIED

On a very slow day for fish taking the bait we thought we going home empty handed, but captain Gavin tried one last shot at finding the right place and my son caught a beautiful Goldband Snapper!

On a very slow day for fish taking the bait we thought we going home empty handed, but captain Gavin tried one last shot at finding...  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 22, 2025
Thanks for the kind review guys was a pleasure to have you guys on board today I hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation here in cairns .just a clarification on your fish species you caught today it's a golden snapper or fingermark and well done on your technique in landing it cheers Gavin cairns sportfishing

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $264 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Half day trip estuary fishing (pm)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $264 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $587 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $528 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half day trip -estuary fishing (pm)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $528 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full day – Topwater Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,174 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,174 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (39)

Thanks Gavin
Thanks Gavin
Thanks Gavin
+36

Angler rating

36
1
3
1
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

91%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

85%

Showing 1 - 5 of 42 reviews
Showing: 5 of 42 reviews
Nick C.
Nick C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Thanks Gavin

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am) on September 6, 2025

Gavin is a great guide and runs a great charter. We caught a range of species and I picked up a few tricks to take with me. Whilemluck wasn’t on our side in the Barra department, I’d still recommend Gavin to anyone after a great value charter. Thanks again.

Gavin is a great guide and runs a great charter. We caught a range of species and I picked up a few tricks to take with me. Whilemluck wasn’t on our side in the Barra department, I’d still recommend Gavin to anyone after a great value charter. Thanks again.  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 7, 2025
hey nick thanks for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you on board i had a great time, too . yep barras can be a bit tough when the water temps are still a bit cold ....we still managed a bit of rod bending action to keep us smiling maybe next time for the barras enjoy the rest of your stay here in cairns cheers gavin cairns sportfishing

Hugh T.
Hugh T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain massive knowledge

VERIFIED

Half day trip estuary fishing (pm) on August 12, 2025

Not a lot of fish around on the day but learnt a lot about different species of fish was great for the kids. Really positive guy that loves to share his knowledge and lives and breathes his job/hobby. Went the extra mile to make sure we had a good day out. Thanks heaps

Not a lot of fish around on the day but learnt a lot about different species of fish was great for the kids. Really positive guy that loves to share his knowledge and lives and breathes his job/hobby. Went the extra mile to make sure we had a good day out. Thanks heaps  

 Hugh T. recommends Cairns Sportfishing

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 13, 2025
Thanks Hugh for your kind review .yep sometimes the fish don't want to play the game unfortunately.however we did manage to turn a reel and have a bit of fun and it was a pleasure to have you guys on board .enjoy the rest of your stay here in cairns and we will catch you again cheers gavin cairns sportfishing

Stanley N.
Stanley N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED
NEW

Half day trip -estuary fishing (pm) on August 27, 2025

Friendly and experienced Captain. Nice and clean 22ft boat. Had a wonderful time. Thank you very much.

Friendly and experienced Captain. Nice and clean 22ft boat. Had a wonderful time. Thank you very much.  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 27, 2025
Hi Stanley it was a pleasure to have you guys on board .and yes we had a great time fishing in the estuary. we didnt get our prize barramundi this time but still had a great time enjoy the rest of your stay here in Australia and hope to see you again next time your in cairns cheers captain gavin cairns sportfishing

Morris T.
Morris T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing experience

VERIFIED

Half day trip -estuary fishing (pm) on June 24, 2025

Our fishing trip with Gavin as our guide was amazing. He knew all the good spots in the area and even tho it wasn't the right time of the year we caught multiple nice fish. I really recomend booking with him, you are in for a great time.

Our fishing trip with Gavin as our guide was amazing. He knew all the good spots in the area and even tho it wasn't the right time of the year we caught multiple nice fish. I really recomend booking with him, you are in for a great time.  

 Morris T. recommends Cairns Sportfishing

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 24, 2025
Hey guys thank you for the kind review .it was an absolute pleasure to have you on board today and yes we certainly had a great time look forward to having you back on board and enjoy the rest of your time here in Australia cheers Gavin cairns sportfishing

Michael H.
Michael H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am) on June 22, 2025

On a very slow day for fish taking the bait we thought we going home empty handed, but captain Gavin tried one last shot at finding the right place and my son caught a beautiful Goldband Snapper!

On a very slow day for fish taking the bait we thought we going home empty handed, but captain Gavin tried one last shot at finding the right place and my son caught a beautiful Goldband Snapper!  

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 Michael H. recommends Cairns Sportfishing

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 22, 2025
Thanks for the kind review guys was a pleasure to have you guys on board today I hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation here in cairns .just a clarification on your fish species you caught today it's a golden snapper or fingermark and well done on your technique in landing it cheers Gavin cairns sportfishing

FAQs about Cairns Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

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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
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