Fish Tales – Don't Know 

4.6/5 (15 reviews)
 Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QL 4870, Australia

Fish Tales – Don't Know 

Cairns, QL, Australia
20 ft
5
4.6/5 (15 reviews)

If you're ready to love fishing in Cairns, we've got you covered with Fish Tales – Don't Know. Your guide for the day is Captain Darryl, allowing you to benefit from years of professional experience.

These waters are known for Nannygai, Coral Trout, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before 'Fish on!' We can do reef fishing or river fishing, you choose!

You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Capt. Darryl will bring you aboard a 20' Center console with space for 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Capt. Darryl will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, it may be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't leave home without sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.

Terms & Conditions Apply. See our website for details. Check your email when completed.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Fish Tales – Don't Know!

If you're ready to love fishing in Cairns, we've got you covered with Fish Tales – Don't Know. Your guide for the day is Captain Darryl, allowing you to benefit from years of professional experience.

These waters are known for Nannygai, Coral Trout, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before 'Fish on!' We can do reef fishing or river fishing, you choose!

You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Capt. Darryl will bring you aboard a 20' Center console with space for 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Capt. Darryl will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, it may be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't leave home without sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.

Terms & Conditions Apply. See our website for details. Check your email when completed.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Fish Tales – Don't Know!

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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.6
15 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

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Gary Gulliford
Gary Gulliford
au
Australia
Member since 2025
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5.0
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Fishing with Darryl
Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5) on December 27, 20252 adults3 children
Great trip.
Response from Captain
December 29, 2025
Thank you so much for taking a reef fishing charter with us! Loved to have you onboard! We hope to see you soon! Cheers Darryl and Raewyn at Fish Tales Charters
Reneau Lanham
Reneau Lanham
au
Australia
Member since 2025
0
4.0
Verified
Fishing with Darryl
Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5) on April 21, 20265 adults
Response from Captain
May 20, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Much appreciated!
Emily Purcell
Emily Purcell
Member since 2019
0
5.0
Verified
Full day with Darryl, boat to ourselves!
Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5) on March 24, 20192 adults
Couldn't have asked for a better trip! Darryl is an expert and a great bloke. Bought this trip for my boyfriend for his 30th happy just for the experience but Darryl was keen on getting us a few big catches. Came back with 6 big fish at the end of the day - quite a few more than the blokes a couple of spots down on the pier. Captain was very patient and gave great instructions (I'd never been fishing at sea before). We moved on when nothing was biting (or when the sharks were) and Darryl knew all the spots. Excellent feed and plenty of water provided. I'd highly recommend this trip and will definitely book again when friends and family are in town.
Response from Captain
March 24, 2019
Hi Aaron and Emily. Thanks guys, enjoyed your company, too. Happy you where able to take home some reds, topped off a great day. Appreciate your time to write a review to reflect your day. Many thanks Darryl and Raewyn at fish tales charters .
David  Collins
David Collins
au
Australia
Member since 2019
0
5.0
Verified
Day trip with Darryl
Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5) on October 12, 20191 adult
Awesome skipper great day fishing caught the biggest mackerel of my life, always on the fish. Couldn’t recommend enough how professional and enjoyable the day was. Will definitely be going back.
Response from Captain
October 23, 2019
Thank you David for taking the time to write this review. Congratulations on your great catch. Makes us happy to hear you had a great day; so good to have you on-board. And we will see you next time. Cheers Darryl
Fabian Caminiti
Fabian Caminiti
Repeat angler
Member since 2019
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
January fishing trip
Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5) on January 4, 20204 adults
Reported catch:
Golden Trevally
Response from Captain
January 7, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Congratulations to Jonny for her estuary fingermark! Great to meet you all and thanks again for coming out with us. Cheers Your hosts Darryl and Raewyn

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4.6
15 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

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Gary Gulliford
Gary Gulliford
au
Australia
Member since 2025
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5.0
Verified
Fishing with Darryl
Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5) on December 27, 20252 adults3 children
Great trip.
Response from Captain
December 29, 2025
Thank you so much for taking a reef fishing charter with us! Loved to have you onboard! We hope to see you soon! Cheers Darryl and Raewyn at Fish Tales Charters
Reneau Lanham
Reneau Lanham
au
Australia
Member since 2025
0
4.0
Verified
Fishing with Darryl
Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5) on April 21, 20265 adults
Response from Captain
May 20, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Much appreciated!
Emily Purcell
Emily Purcell
Member since 2019
0
5.0
Verified
Full day with Darryl, boat to ourselves!
Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5) on March 24, 20192 adults
Couldn't have asked for a better trip! Darryl is an expert and a great bloke. Bought this trip for my boyfriend for his 30th happy just for the experience but Darryl was keen on getting us a few big catches. Came back with 6 big fish at the end of the day - quite a few more than the blokes a couple of spots down on the pier. Captain was very patient and gave great instructions (I'd never been fishing at sea before). We moved on when nothing was biting (or when the sharks were) and Darryl knew all the spots. Excellent feed and plenty of water provided. I'd highly recommend this trip and will definitely book again when friends and family are in town.
Response from Captain
March 24, 2019
Hi Aaron and Emily. Thanks guys, enjoyed your company, too. Happy you where able to take home some reds, topped off a great day. Appreciate your time to write a review to reflect your day. Many thanks Darryl and Raewyn at fish tales charters .
David  Collins
David Collins
au
Australia
Member since 2019
0
5.0
Verified
Day trip with Darryl
Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5) on October 12, 20191 adult
Awesome skipper great day fishing caught the biggest mackerel of my life, always on the fish. Couldn’t recommend enough how professional and enjoyable the day was. Will definitely be going back.
Response from Captain
October 23, 2019
Thank you David for taking the time to write this review. Congratulations on your great catch. Makes us happy to hear you had a great day; so good to have you on-board. And we will see you next time. Cheers Darryl
Fabian Caminiti
Fabian Caminiti
Repeat angler
Member since 2019
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
January fishing trip
Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5) on January 4, 20204 adults
Reported catch:
Golden Trevally
Response from Captain
January 7, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Congratulations to Jonny for her estuary fingermark! Great to meet you all and thanks again for coming out with us. Cheers Your hosts Darryl and Raewyn

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Custom Craft
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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