All Tackle Sportfishing
All Tackle Sportfishing
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.
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Colin Norris•
AustraliaMember since 20265.0VerifiedSkipper knows where the fish are
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM on July 4, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childJustin 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.
Brett LeadbetterRepeat angler•Australia•Member since 20262 trips5.0VerifiedA Great Morning on the Inlet
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM on January 7, 2026 • 3 adultsJustin 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 LeadbetterRepeat angler•Australia•Member since 20262 trips4.7Verified
May fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM on May 18, 2026 • 4 adults 
David Lloyd•AustraliaMember since 20255.0VerifiedFishing gone Bananas!!
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM on July 18, 2025 • 2 adultsWe fished in July so the water was quite cold, Justin took straight to fishing spot and, much to everyone’s surprise, a Barra was caught inside 20 seconds!! We went to another spot and ended sip catching a few more. Justin was very knowledgeable easy to get on and provided great advice. It was going great until i felt hungry and got a banana out of my bag. Well, apparently it’s a fishing no no and you should never take a banana on fishing trip. Needless to say, we didn’t catch another fish!! All up though, we had a great time on the water, caught a fish and saw a croc too! Really enjoyed it, thanks Justin 😊👍
E KevinRepeat angler•Australia•Member since 20252 trips5.0VerifiedJuly fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM on July 9, 2025 • 1 adult這是一趟非常愜意的釣魚之旅！船長非常用心，會根據海況與時間調整位置，幫助大家都能釣到魚，而且他也很幽默風趣，讓整個旅程充滿歡笑。我非常享受這半天的美好時光，推薦給想放鬆又想釣魚的人！ 雖然我自己沒釣到魚，但幸好從其他人那邊「取得了一些」，哈哈！大家都很友善又樂於分享，讓整趟行程充滿溫暖。 This was a really relaxing and enjoyable fishing trip! The captain was very attentive, adjusting our spots based on the sea conditions and helping everyone catch fish. He was also funny and lighthearted, which made the experience even better. I truly enjoyed the half-day out on the water and would recommend this to anyone looking to relax and enjoy fishing. Although I didn’t catch anything myself, I was lucky enough to “acquire a few” from others — haha! Everyone was super friendly and generous, and that made the trip even more heartwarming.
Sam Ball•
United KingdomMember since 20255.0VerifiedGreat Morning
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM on May 20, 2025 • 2 adultsSkipper Justin was a top bloke who has forgotten more about watercraft than i will ever know. He put us on the fish as good as anything. Any missed hits were on us no doubt. Walked away with a lovely Finger Mark for dinner and couldn't be happier. Great morning fishing in a stunning spot. Don’t hesitate to book Justin for a day on the water. Thanks mate! I’ll be back for that Barra one day soon. Tight lines and fair seas - Sam & Lynsey
Sascha Eisengraeber•
GermanyMember since 20255.0VerifiedPerfect day
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Private) on August 26, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 childWe 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.
Kate BRepeat angler•Australia•Member since 20242 trips5.0VerifiedHappy Kids
Special 4 hour trip for Kate Burrill on June 24, 2024 • 5 adultsWe had a lovely morning out in the boat with Justin. Our son was very chuffed about catching his first big fish. We caught another keeper then our daughter caught a Finger Mark. It wasn't big enough to keep but she was happy with her fish. Justin worked hard to get us into the best spots possible. We went straight to Tia's Cafe on Justin's recommendation and had them cooked beautifully. So yummy! Thanks for a fun morning Justin. 😊🎣👍
- Sam BartholomewRepeat angler•
Oregon, US•Member since 20192 trips5.0VerifiedBarramundi!
Half Day Trip – Private (PM) on November 25, 2024 • 3 adultsMy boys and I were in town for vacation and booked a half-day trip with Justin. We had a great time and caught five different species of fish including two giant barramundi! Justin is a expert captain. Would highly recommend!
James WelchRepeat angler•
Croatia•Member since 20223 trips5.0VerifiedHalf Day Out With The Family
Half Day Trip – Estuary (Shared) AM on December 28, 2022 • 3 adults • 1 childI took my wife and son salt water fishing for the first time. Our captain, Justin, did a great job with our son and was an engaging guide. We did not have the best weather (lots of rain) but we caught several GTs and a Grunter. Guiding with kids can be challenging and Justin did a superb job. We were able to go to several locations and others on board caught a wide variety of fish. If you are looking for a half day of fishing, I would highly recommend booking Justin.
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Thanks Justin. 12 yr old Lucas had one of the best days of his life. He's never caught so many fish in so short a space of time ever. In the end, we were throwing back good size fish cos we were leaving Cairns the next day. We took 5 fish to Tia's Cafe, Sheridan St. on Justin's recommendation and had 5 excellent different fish dishes that night. But if we come back and fish with you (which I really hope we do), you must insist he baits his own hook and maybe learn how to get the fish off himself. :)
Great guys captaining and decking the boat. Put us on the fish and had a laugh. Highly recommend
Thanks Michael! It was a pleasure to fish with you guys. Glad you enjoyed your morning 🎣🍻
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.
Thanks mate! appreciate your feedback
Thanks mate it was a pleasure even with tough conditions. Take care 🍻🎣
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.
FAQs about All Tackle Sportfishing
- 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)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- 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 )
- 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
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Barramundi
- Bream (Black)
- Bream (Fingermark)
- Grunter (Javelin)
- Queenfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
Your captain
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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.
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