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Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas 

4.8
(7 reviews)
 7 Ashford Avenue, Port Douglas, QL 4877, Australia–
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Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas 

Port Douglas, QL, Australia
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16 ft
2
4.8
(7 reviews)
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Trips & prices
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Half-day Sportfishing coastal charters with Tropical Sportfisher from Port Douglas, with Captain Rory as your guide, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Lure and fly fishing for Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Golden Trevally, and many more. On these trips, you can expect to spin using light tackle. Capt. Rory also offers fly fishing, and you can bring your own fly gear.

You'll be fishing from a 16' ft Cairns custom craft Barra Tracker with a max capacity for 2 anglers. Hotel pick-up and use of all gear, drinks, and snacks are all included for the morning.

Bring along your polarised sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen, we'll sort out the rest.

Join us for a morning of lure or fly fishing during your stay in Port Douglas.

Half-day Sportfishing coastal charters with Tropical Sportfisher from Port Douglas, with Captain Rory as your guide, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Lure and fly fishing for Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Golden Trevally, and many more. On these trips, you can expect to spin using light tackle. Capt. Rory also offers fly fishing, and you can bring your own fly gear.

You'll be fishing from a 16' ft Cairns custom craft Barra Tracker with a max capacity for 2 anglers. Hotel pick-up and use of all gear, drinks, and snacks are all included for the morning.

Bring along your polarised sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen, we'll sort out the rest.

Join us for a morning of lure or fly fishing during your stay in Port Douglas.

Tropical Sportfisher
Charter Operator
Tropical Sportfisher
10 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
What this charter offers
Pickup included
Drinks
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle
Food (Snacks)
What this charter offers
Pickup included
Drinks
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle
Food (Snacks)

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day- River/Coastal Flats
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Trevally (Giant)
Barramundi
Trevally (Golden)
+3
US $508
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day- River/Coastal Flats
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $813
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.8
7 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (19)

Reviews (7)

  • James Toscan
    James Toscan
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fanstastic morning session

    Half Day- River/Coastal Flats on July 11, 2025 • 1 adult

    Awesome morning on the water with Rory. Professional fisherman with plenty of knowledge to share. Great tech and gear, would highly recommend for anyone looking for a productive session on the water.

  • Richard Mead
    Richard Mead
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Rory

    Half Day- River/Coastal Flats on May 23, 2025 • 2 adults

    Rory was a great easy going bloke , showed us where fish were on livescope and helped us catch them , mate hooked a beautiful 75cm flathead

  • Alex Hawes
    Alex Hawes
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Top Guide. Top Day. First Tarpon!

    Full Day- River/Coastal Flats on August 30, 2026 • 2 adults

    Oscar was great and got us on fish in very difficult conditions. had a great day and would highly recommend these guys.

  • Jackson Ferguson
    Jackson Ferguson
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    great experience great crew

    Half Day- River/Coastal Flats on October 2, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Murray Nilsson
    Murray Nilsson
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great charter

    Full Day- River/Coastal Flats on November 4, 2024 • 1 adult

    We have fished all over Australia and we couldnt have been any happier with Rory and our charter, the boat and equipment was all quality. Rory was friendly and knowledgeable and was constantly working hard trying everything that was possible to catch us fish, especially when the fishing got tough in the middle of the day. Fishing is fishing but if you go with Rory you will get every opportunity to get amongst the fish

  • Matt Foster
    Matt Foster
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    A great guy who knows how to fish!!!

    Half Day- River/Coastal Flats on May 20, 2024 • 2 adults

    Couldn’t be happier with the charter, Rory worked extremely hard to put us on fish constantly. He showed us a wide range of techniques and was willing to share his knowledge. A great guy who knows how to fish.

  • Dave Petersen
    Dave Petersen
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Skipper was a top bloke

    Half Day- River/Coastal Flats on May 27, 2024 • 2 adults

FAQs about Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas

Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $750 per group - Half Day- River/Coastal Flats (4 hours)
  • AU $1,200 per group - Full Day- River/Coastal Flats (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin 8416
  • Fishfinder Garmin Live Scope
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box Yeti
Trips booked with Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fly fishing equipment
Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas include:
  • Barramundi
  • Snubnose Pompano
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Trevally (Golden)

Your operator

Tropical Sportfisher
Tropical Sportfisher
Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
ID & license verified
71 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since January 2020
I've been fishing in North Queensland for over 30 years. I grew up fishing for Jungle Perch and Sooty Grunter along the banks of the Mulgrave River, which eventually developed into an obsession with Barramundi fishing. I then moved on to targeting big Barramundi, which became my passion and way of life for many years. These days, other guides follow me around trying to find my Barramundi spots! I started guiding to spend more time fishing and work in an industry I love. I've guided throughout Australia's Top End for sportfishing lodges and multiple luxury mothership operations. I'm very fortunate to have grown up in the Far North Queensland region, with access to so many different sportfishing opportunities and the remote backcountry right on my doorstep.
Our Team
Aaron B.
Aaron B.
Captain
Oscar M.
Oscar M.
Captain
Rory B.
Rory B.
Business partner
Rory B.
Rory B.
Captain
Tropical Sportfisher
Tropical Sportfisher
Fully verified
71
reviews
2020
member since
~5h
response
I've been fishing in North Queensland for over 30 years. I grew up fishing for Jungle Perch and Sooty Grunter along the banks of the Mulgrave River, which eventually developed into an obsession with Barramundi fishing. I then moved on to targeting big Barramundi, which became my passion and way of life for many years. These days, other guides follow me around trying to find my Barramundi spots! I started guiding to spend more time fishing and work in an industry I love. I've guided throughout Australia's Top End for sportfishing lodges and multiple luxury mothership operations. I'm very fortunate to have grown up in the Far North Queensland region, with access to so many different sportfishing opportunities and the remote backcountry right on my doorstep.
The crew
Aaron B.
Aaron B.
Captain
Oscar M.
Oscar M.
Captain
Rory B.
Rory B.
Business partner
Rory B.
Rory B.
Captain

The fish you can target

Barramundi
Barramundi
Snubnose Pompano
Snubnose Pompano
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Golden Trevally
Golden Trevally
Barramundi
Barramundi
Snubnose Pompano
Snubnose Pompano
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Golden Trevally
Golden Trevally

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a Silver Bream while fishing in a serene river environment.
    Fish 1
    Silver Trevally
    James T.
    James T.
    Awesome morning on the water with Rory. Professional fisherman with plenty of knowledge to share. Great tech and gear, would highly recommend for anyone looking for a productive session on the water.
  • Interior view of a fishing boat showcasing the helm and seating area, set against a calm water backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Flathead
    Richard M.
    Richard M.
    Rory was a great easy going bloke , showed us where fish were on livescope and helped us catch them , mate hooked a beautiful 75cm flathead
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Barramundi while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Murray N.
    Murray N.
    We have fished all over Australia and we couldnt have been any happier with Rory and our charter, the boat and equipment was all quality. Rory was friendly and knowledgeable and was constantly working hard trying everything that was possible to catch us fish, especially when the fishing got tough in the middle of the day. Fishing is fishing but if you go with Rory you will get every opportunity to get amongst the fish
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Barramundi while fishing from a boat in a scenic river environment.
    Matt F.
    Matt F.
    Couldn’t be happier with the charter, Rory worked extremely hard to put us on fish constantly. He showed us a wide range of techniques and was willing to share his knowledge. A great guy who knows how to fish.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2002
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Cairns Custom Craft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 70HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin 8416
Fishfinder
Garmin Live Scope
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Yeti
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Snacks
Drinks
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Port Douglas to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Catch and release allowed

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
 PayPal
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Port Douglas right now

BarramundiBarramundi
Trevally (Giant)Trevally (Giant)
Trevally (Golden)Trevally (Golden)

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