Australian Black Marlin Charters

Based in Cairns Australia and in operation for over 40 years, Australian Black Marlin offers heavy tackle charters to suit your needs. They have a proven record in fishing for huge Black Marlin, with over 490 fish in excess of 900 lbs released and ten over 1000 lbs weighed.

You will be fishing aboard the "Lelly B", an impressive 51’ custom-built Riviera that is powered by twin Detroit engines, giving her a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.This is extremely fast for a boat of her size, and it allows you plenty of time to fish. The boat is fully equipped both inside and out, and features three staterooms, two bathrooms and showers, and a kitchen, as well as all the essentials and more for big game fishing, including outriggers, tuna tubes, and a fighting chair.
Two days is our minimum trip but we can do up to 8 days liveaboard !

The highly experienced skipper and crew will focus on helping you achieve your sport fishing dreams, providing equipment, experience, and advice in order that you can reel in the biggest fish of your life. Whether you want to fish with heavy tackle, light tackle, or even fly fishing gear, they will provide top-of-the-range equipment so all you have to think about is reeling in your fish.

With over 80% return clientele, Australian Black Marlin Charters is offering you the rare opportunity to join them and fish for Black Marlin from the world-famous destination of Cairns.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3-7 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    3 Day Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 13
    US $2,722
    This trip gives you everything you need to catch a 1000 lb Black Marlin. These fisheries are Marlin Mecca and you simply must try and catch them. The crew will supply you with all the gear. Their vessel is fitted with all game fishing equipment, so you will be in safe hands. Pack a cap, sunnies, sunscreen, put on comfortable clothes that will let you move with ease, and cosy footwear. Come for a blast and go get that Marlin!
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FAQs about Australian Black Marlin Charters

Australian Black Marlin Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • AU $4,250 per day per group - 3-7 Day Trip (3 days)

When you book a trip with Australian Black Marlin Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Australian Black Marlin Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Australian Black Marlin Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Australian Black Marlin Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Australian Black Marlin Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Brad Craft
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since August 2016
I have been involved in both sportfishing and recreational and commercial fishing since I was 16 and have worked tirelessly to stop illegal longlining in the coral sea. I have caught over 4000 black Marlin in the last 36 years, 450 of which have been in excess of 900 lb. The heaviest fish weighed 1304 lb. I weighed my first grander as a captain in 1990, and I am a past president of the Cairns Professional Gamefishing Assosciation.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Tuna (Yellowfin) Yellowfin Tuna

Boat specs

Riviera (Sportfishing) originally built in 2006. Powered by 2 750HP Detroit engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
51 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 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.

Listing policies

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

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Caught fish
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Marlin Fishing

VERIFIED   3-7 Day Trip on October 17, 2023
Was a great trip. The crew was great worked very hard for us. Food was great Captain and crew did lots of preparation so we...
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Full Day with Captain Brad Craft and his crews

VERIFIED   3-7 Day Trip on November 26, 2018
Experienced marlin fishing in many parts of the world and yet Cairns is still top of the list. Captain Brad Craft and...
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Two day trip with Black Marlin

VERIFIED   3-7 Day Trip on November 4, 2019
Absolutely an outstanding trip. Great boat, captain and crew. Did everything they could to make it a great experience. Caught...
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Gary C.
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2 days with Captain Brad

VERIFIED   3-7 Day Trip on November 23, 2018
Captain and crew were great. Food is good.
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