
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!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)


+38Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Caught fish
88%
Oct 25, 2025
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef
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.
We had a great fishing trip and Captain Gavin was really helpful, attentive and even teaching us on how to hooked the fish better....
Sep 24, 2025
Full day – Topwater Fishing
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.
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...


Oct 3, 2025
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef
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.
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...
Sep 6, 2025
Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am)
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...



Aug 12, 2025
Half day trip estuary fishing (pm)
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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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)


+38Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Caught fish
88%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef on October 25, 2025
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.
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.

Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Full day – Topwater Fishing on September 24, 2025
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.
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.


Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef on October 3, 2025
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.
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.

Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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.



Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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
