Cairns Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (49 reviews)
 Tingira Street, Portsmith, QL 4870, Australia

Cairns Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (49 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 49 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (41)

Great day out on the water
Great day out on the water
Thanks Gavin
+38

Angler rating

43
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3
1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 49 reviews
Showing: 5 of 49 reviews
Ma Regine Ceferina Luke
Ma Regine Ceferina Luke
5.0/5

Oct 25, 2025

Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

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....  

Captain replied
 Ma Regine Ceferina Luke recommends Cairns Sportfishing
 Ma Regine Ceferina Luke recommends Cairns Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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

Leya D.
Leya D.
5.0/5

Sep 24, 2025

Full day – Topwater Fishing

Great day out on the water

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Leya D. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
 Leya D. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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

Matt S.
Matt S.
5.0/5

Oct 3, 2025

Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef

Gavin is a great skipper and finds the fish

VERIFIED

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...  

Captain replied
 Matt S. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
 Matt S. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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

Nick C.
Nick C.
5.0/5

Sep 6, 2025

Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am)

Thanks Gavin

VERIFIED

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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Captain replied
 Nick C. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
 Nick C. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
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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 Hugh T. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
 Hugh T. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
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

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 $286 
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 $286 
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 $624 
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 $572 
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 $572 
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 $1,249 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,249 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (41)

Great day out on the water
Great day out on the water
Thanks Gavin
+38

Angler rating

43
1
3
1
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 49 reviews
Showing: 5 of 49 reviews
Ma Regine Ceferina Luke
Ma Regine Ceferina Luke
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

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.  

 Ma Regine Ceferina Luke recommends Cairns Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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

Leya D.
Leya D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day out on the water

VERIFIED

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.  

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 Leya D. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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

Matt S.
Matt S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Gavin is a great skipper and finds the fish

VERIFIED

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.  

 Matt S. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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

Nick C.
Nick C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Thanks Gavin

VERIFIED

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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 Nick C. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
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  

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 Hugh T. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
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

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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