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.
Three 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.
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
50%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
83%
Caught fish
80%
Oct 6, 2024
3-7 Day Trip
Went on a 3 day 3 night trip with Australian Black Marlin charters. Wife and I boarded the Lelly B with captain Brad craft and mates Matt And Lachie. We left out of Cooktown. The crew worked in harmony! A joy to watch. Caught tuna and a 900 lb black marlin first day. That took off all pressure! We reef fished in th mornings or snorkeled and spearfished. Caught lots of varieties. Food preparations were awesome!! Thank you Matty! Would troll in the afternoons and hooked up with some blues and blacks. Eating fresh fish everyday with a cocktail some music and an incredible view of the stars!! Well done gentleman. Wil never forget! Keep up the hustle Lachie!
Went on a 3 day 3 night trip with Australian Black Marlin charters. Wife and I boarded the Lelly B with captain Brad craft and...
Oct 17, 2023
3-7 Day Trip
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 get that Marlin. I would definitely do this again. At night we stayed behind the reef they baited our poles was catching fish at the reef one right after the other!
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 get...
Edmonton, Queensland
Nov 26, 2018
3-7 Day Trip
Experienced marlin fishing in many parts of the world and yet Cairns is still top of the list. Captain Brad Craft and his professional crews are no doubt top notch. Begin at 8:00am from Yorkeys and started trolling for marlin baits at 10:00am. Got few beautiful mackerel and tuna and started marling fishing at 12:30(after lunch). 1st marlin caught at 1:30pm and 2nd at 16:00pm.
Experienced marlin fishing in many parts of the world and yet Cairns is still top of the list. Captain Brad Craft and his professional...
Caldwell, ID
Nov 4, 2019
3-7 Day Trip
Absolutely an outstanding trip. Great boat, captain and crew. Did everything they could to make it a great experience. Caught two smaller Black Marlin
Absolutely an outstanding trip. Great boat, captain and crew. Did everything they could to make it a great experience. Caught...
Singapore, Singapore
Nov 23, 2018
3-7 Day Trip
Captain and crew were great. Food is good.
Captain and crew were great. Food is good.
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
50%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
83%
Caught fish
80%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
3-7 Day Trip on October 6, 2024
Went on a 3 day 3 night trip with Australian Black Marlin charters. Wife and I boarded the Lelly B with captain Brad craft and mates Matt And Lachie. We left out of Cooktown. The crew worked in harmony! A joy to watch. Caught tuna and a 900 lb black marlin first day. That took off all pressure! We reef fished in th mornings or snorkeled and spearfished. Caught lots of varieties. Food preparations were awesome!! Thank you Matty! Would troll in the afternoons and hooked up with some blues and blacks. Eating fresh fish everyday with a cocktail some music and an incredible view of the stars!! Well done gentleman. Wil never forget! Keep up the hustle Lachie!
Went on a 3 day 3 night trip with Australian Black Marlin charters. Wife and I boarded the Lelly B with captain Brad craft and mates Matt And Lachie. We left out of Cooktown. The crew worked in harmony! A joy to watch. Caught tuna and a 900 lb black marlin first day. That took off all pressure! We reef fished in th mornings or snorkeled and spearfished. Caught lots of varieties. Food preparations were awesome!! Thank you Matty! Would troll in the afternoons and hooked up with some blues and...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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 get that Marlin. I would definitely do this again. At night we stayed behind the reef they baited our poles was catching fish at the reef one right after the other!
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 get that Marlin. I would definitely do this again. At night we stayed behind the reef they baited our poles was catching fish at the reef one right after the other!
Edmonton, Queensland
Experience:
Boat
Crew
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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 his professional crews are no doubt top notch. Begin at 8:00am from Yorkeys and started trolling for marlin baits at 10:00am. Got few beautiful mackerel and tuna and started marling fishing at 12:30(after lunch). 1st marlin caught at 1:30pm and 2nd at 16:00pm.
Experienced marlin fishing in many parts of the world and yet Cairns is still top of the list. Captain Brad Craft and his professional crews are no doubt top notch. Begin at 8:00am from Yorkeys and started trolling for marlin baits at 10:00am. Got few beautiful mackerel and tuna and started marling fishing at 12:30(after lunch). 1st marlin caught at 1:30pm and 2nd at 16:00pm.
Caldwell, ID
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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 two smaller Black Marlin
Absolutely an outstanding trip. Great boat, captain and crew. Did everything they could to make it a great experience. Caught two smaller Black Marlin
Singapore, Singapore
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
3-7 Day Trip on November 23, 2018
Captain and crew were great. Food is good.
Captain and crew were great. Food is good.