All Tackle Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (95 reviews)
 The Marlin Marina Cairns , Cairns, QL 4870, Australia

All Tackle Sportfishing 

Cairns, QL, Australia
20 ft
6
4.8/5 (95 reviews)

All Tackle Sportfishing are based out of Cairns, in Tropical North Queensland, Australia. They offer half and full day guided fishing trips to Trinity Inlet (within walking distance from the CBD), and full day trips to some of the local rivers just south of Cairns.

Their newly restored 20' Cairns Custom Craft boat is powered by a 90HP Honda outboard motor. It features a spacious deck with a large cover for shade, and can comfortably accommodate up to six anglers. It also comes equipped with GPS, fishfinder, VHF radio, live bait tank, and ice box for your drinks and snacks.

All Tackle Sportfishing offer both shared and private fishing charters, which are suitable for all levels of experience. Their half day trips are popular for those with limited time, while the full day river trips are often preferred by those who are a little more serious about their fishing. Private charters are limited to a maximum of 4 people for the full day river trips. Target species include Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Threadfin Salmon, Grunter, Trevally, Bream, Queenfish, Fingermark and more. The local wildlife is another added bonus, and the Saltwater Crocodile is not an unusual encounter in any of the local waterways!

The crew will supply you with top-quality tackle and bait, as well as a lifetime of local knowledge and guiding experience, while lunch will also be provided on full day river trips. Don't forget to bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and camera, and you are more than welcome to bring a couple of beers along, however the crew emphasize that responsibility is preferred. Pickups are available by prior arrangement.

All Tackle Sportfishing are based out of Cairns, in Tropical North Queensland, Australia. They offer half and full day guided fishing trips to Trinity Inlet (within walking distance from the CBD), and full day trips to some of the local rivers just south of Cairns.

Their newly restored 20' Cairns Custom Craft boat is powered by a 90HP Honda outboard motor. It features a spacious deck with a large cover for shade, and can comfortably accommodate up to six anglers. It also comes equipped with GPS, fishfinder, VHF radio, live bait tank, and ice box for your drinks and snacks.

All Tackle Sportfishing offer both shared and private fishing charters, which are suitable for all levels of experience. Their half day trips are popular for those with limited time, while the full day river trips are often preferred by those who are a little more serious about their fishing. Private charters are limited to a maximum of 4 people for the full day river trips. Target species include Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Threadfin Salmon, Grunter, Trevally, Bream, Queenfish, Fingermark and more. The local wildlife is another added bonus, and the Saltwater Crocodile is not an unusual encounter in any of the local waterways!

The crew will supply you with top-quality tackle and bait, as well as a lifetime of local knowledge and guiding experience, while lunch will also be provided on full day river trips. Don't forget to bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and camera, and you are more than welcome to bring a couple of beers along, however the crew emphasize that responsibility is preferred. Pickups are available by prior arrangement.

Justin Gibbins
Captain
Justin Gibbins
36 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Tarpon
Trevally (Giant)
Barramundi
Queenfish
+8
US $212
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Barramundi
Queenfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Bream (Fingermark)
+2
US $212
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Private)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Permit
Barramundi
Queenfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $636
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Private (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Permit
Barramundi
Queenfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
+6
US $636
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
95 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (54)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
74%
Caught fish

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Colin Norris
Colin Norris
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Skipper knows where the fish are
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM on July 4, 20262 adults1 child

Justin knows his spots. He anchored the boat straight over them at 4 differet spots. Only thing I got upset with was when I let the biggest one get away. I’ll be back to get. Highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Fingermark Bream
Justin Gibbins
Response from Captain

Thanks mate! appreciate your feedback

Sascha Eisengraeber
Sascha Eisengraeber
de
Germany
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Perfect day
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Private) on August 26, 20253 adults1 child

We booked a half-day trip for our son's birthday. The captain had everything perfectly organized. It started with catching shrimp as bait. We then headed to Cairns Bay and caught some great fish. The trip was crowned by the birthday boy's catch of a 105cm barramundi at a spot recommended by Justin. A perfect day. Thank you.

Reported catch:
Barramundi
Queenfish
Black Bream
Justin Gibbins
Response from Captain

Thanks mate it was a pleasure to take you out and even better to watch the birthday boy catch a big barramundi. Take care

Hans-Rainer Schmidt
Hans-Rainer Schmidt
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Justin was great
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM on July 24, 20263 adults

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Justin Gibbins
Response from Captain

Thanks mate it was a pleasure even with tough conditions. Take care 🍻🎣

Brett Leadbetter
Brett Leadbetter
Repeat angler
au
Australia
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
A Great Morning on the Inlet
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM on January 7, 20263 adults

Justin did a fantastic job, with his local knowledge and expertise. He found some great spots where the fish kept on biting. An all-round enjoyable experience.

Brett Leadbetter
Brett Leadbetter
Repeat angler
au
Australia
Member since 2026
2 trips
4.7
Verified
May fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM on May 18, 20264 adults

Justin Gibbins
Response from Captain

Thanks Brett enjoy your dinner mate. Im sure you will.

FAQs about All Tackle Sportfishing

All Tackle Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $150 per person - Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM (4 hours)
  • AU $150 per person - Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) PM (4 hours)
  • AU $900 per group - Half Day Trip – Estuary (Private) (4 hours)
  • AU $900 per group - Half Day Trip – Private (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with All Tackle Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with All Tackle Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Welcome to bring your favourite outfit)
  • Live bait (Capturing live bait is a part of the trip. We try to do this as quickly as possible but at certain times and seasons it can take a little longer. This is done with a castnet and most people enjoy this experience.)
  • Lures (On a private charter for 2 anglers only )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaned and put on ice)
  • Snacks (We have cold drinks (Coke) and bottled water as well as tea/coffee onboard. Shared trips we don't provide snacks but private Charters we generally provide something from a local bakery if available. )
  • Drinks (Cold bottled water, soft drinks, tea and coffee )
All Tackle Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Mulgrave and Mulgrave rivers are a couple of our local freshwater rivers that we often fish. Sometimes we venture further south to Innisfail where the North and South Johnstone rivers are great at times. The closest freshwater river we fish is the Barron )
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
All Tackle Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with All Tackle Sportfishing include:
  • Barramundi
  • Bream (Black)
  • Bream (Fingermark)
  • Grunter (Javelin)
  • Queenfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)

Your captain

Justin Gibbins
Justin Gibbins
Justin Gibbins

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
106 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since May 2016

Skipper Justin started guiding full-time in 1990 due to his obsession with fishing. This hasn't subsided in the slightest. If anything, he could best describe it as a condition. The skipper can honestly say he has spent more hours and years guiding and fishing the local estuary and rivers than most people have. Nothing compares to local knowledge.

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
106 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since May 2016

Skipper Justin started guiding full-time in 1990 due to his obsession with fishing. This hasn't subsided in the slightest. If anything, he could best describe it as a condition. The skipper can honestly say he has spent more hours and years guiding and fishing the local estuary and rivers than most people have. Nothing compares to local knowledge.

The fish you can target

Barramundi
Barramundi
Black Bream
Black Bream
Fingermark Bream
Fingermark Bream
Javelin Grunter
Javelin Grunter
Queenfish
Queenfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Barramundi
Barramundi
Black Bream
Black Bream
Fingermark Bream
Fingermark Bream
Javelin Grunter
Javelin Grunter
Queenfish
Queenfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
1993
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Cairns Custom Craft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 130HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Mulgrave and Mulgrave rivers are a couple of our local freshwater rivers that we often fish. Sometimes we venture further south to Innisfail where the North and South Johnstone rivers are great at times. The closest freshwater river we fish is the Barron
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Welcome to bring your favourite outfit
Live bait
Capturing live bait is a part of the trip. We try to do this as quickly as possible but at certain times and seasons it can take a little longer. This is done with a castnet and most people enjoy this experience.
Lures
On a private charter for 2 anglers only
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaned and put on ice
Snacks
We have cold drinks (Coke) and bottled water as well as tea/coffee onboard. Shared trips we don't provide snacks but private Charters we generally provide something from a local bakery if available.
Drinks
Cold bottled water, soft drinks, tea and coffee

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.

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
Children are welcome aboard with parental supervision. Please ensure they have appropriate clothing as our North Queensland summer can be very hot. It is not really suitable for children under 6 years old unless they have prior experience.
You keep catch
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

What’s biting in Cairns right now

BarramundiBarramundi
QueenfishQueenfish

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