Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters 

3.9/5 (7 reviews)
 Spence Street 1, Cairns, QL 4870, Australia

Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters 

Cairns, QL, Australia
25 ft
4
3.9/5 (7 reviews)

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Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters welcomes you to the stunning waters of Cairns.

These waters are known for Black Marlin, Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel, Coral Trout, Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and more – with any luck, it won't take long to hook into some. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Jason also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Trips with Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters are kid-friendly, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your adventure begins aboard a 25' Contender center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Some essentials to bring are bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Cairns for yourself, with Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters!

Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters welcomes you to the stunning waters of Cairns.

These waters are known for Black Marlin, Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel, Coral Trout, Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and more – with any luck, it won't take long to hook into some. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Jason also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Trips with Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters are kid-friendly, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your adventure begins aboard a 25' Contender center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Some essentials to bring are bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Cairns for yourself, with Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters!

Topwater Sportfishing Charters
Charter Operator
Topwater Sportfishing Charters
15 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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Full Day Trip –Chasing Topwater GTs
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Trevally (Giant)
US $1,810
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

3.9
7 reviews
3.8
Boat & equipment
4.0
Captain & crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (7)

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Michael Fank
Michael Fank
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jason
Full Day Trip –Chasing Topwater GTs on January 5, 20262 adults

Although the weather wasn’t in our favor, Dan put us on some fish and we made the best of the conditions. Very knowledgeable and passionate guide making it a great experience. I will definitely be back with this crew to chase some GTs next time in Australia!

Jacob Wunder
Jacob Wunder
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Capt made the best out of bad conditions
Full Day Trip –Chasing Topwater GTs on July 14, 20251 adult

Captain Dan made fantastic suggestions that allowed us to have a great time on the water and catch huge fish! I had a fantastic time and would recommend anyone looking for a charter check here first!

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Ling Sun
Ling Sun
au
Australia
Member since 2026
2.0
Verified
Worst fishing experience ever
Full Day Trip –Chasing Topwater GTs on April 9, 20262 adults2 children

We invested $2600 today for our children's inaugural sportfishing experience. Our children were very excited the day before the trip. The captain navigated the vessel for one hour to Rudder Reef, where we unfortunately did not catch any fish. Subsequently, we relocated to an alternative fishing spot. During transit, the children observed the boat operator smoking on multiple occasions, which regrettably resulted in two children experiencing seasickness. Additionally, we were surprised to find that only squid was provided as bait, with no alternative options available. Overall, we consider this to have been a highly unsatisfactory experience.

David Scholtz
David Scholtz
au
Australia
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great day out
Full Day Trip –Chasing Topwater GTs on December 28, 20243 adults

The Skipper, Daniel was awesome, very helpful and knowledgeable. Great boat and fishing gear, everything is so clean and well maintained, it was just awesome

Seya Schnyder
Seya Schnyder
Repeat angler
ch
Switzerland
Member since 2025
2 trips
2.7
Verified
November fishing trip
Full Day Trip –Chasing Topwater GTs on November 9, 20252 adults

FAQs about Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters

Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • AU $2,600 per group - Full Day Trip –Chasing Topwater GTs (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
  • Lunch
Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters include:
  • Coral Trout
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Sailfish
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your operator

Topwater Sportfishing Charters
Topwater Sportfishing Charters
Topwater Sportfishing Charters

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

11 Customer reviews
Typical response within 11 hours
Member since June 2019

I was raised fishing and working on boats, my dad owned and operated charter boats in NSW. When I was 16, I completed my first commercial skipper ticket (couldn't use it until I was 18) when I was 17, I came to Cairns and worked on a game boat my dad drove for a season, that made me want to live in Cairns. I came back for each light and heavy tackle season after that, working on various boats, and officially moved here when I was 20. I did a 3-year stint on a remote sport fishing charter company that goes as north as PNG, then I became a skipper and now I run my own charter business! I love fishing, it can be both relaxing and challenging and you never know what the day will bring. I especially love fishing when it comes to other people, catching them their fish of a lifetime or a record. My favorite species is Marlin (Black Marlin particularly)

Our Team
Chris H.

Chris H.

Captain

11 Customer reviews
Typical response within 11 hours
Member since June 2019

I was raised fishing and working on boats, my dad owned and operated charter boats in NSW. When I was 16, I completed my first commercial skipper ticket (couldn't use it until I was 18) when I was 17, I came to Cairns and worked on a game boat my dad drove for a season, that made me want to live in Cairns. I came back for each light and heavy tackle season after that, working on various boats, and officially moved here when I was 20. I did a 3-year stint on a remote sport fishing charter company that goes as north as PNG, then I became a skipper and now I run my own charter business! I love fishing, it can be both relaxing and challenging and you never know what the day will bring. I especially love fishing when it comes to other people, catching them their fish of a lifetime or a record. My favorite species is Marlin (Black Marlin particularly)

Our Team
Chris H.

Chris H.

Captain

The fish you can target

Coral Trout
Coral Trout
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Coral Trout
Coral Trout
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing license
Lunch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Cairns right now

Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
SailfishSailfish
Trevally (Giant)Trevally (Giant)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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