Paradise Sportfishing Adventures 

4.5
(309 reviews)
 Marlin Marina 1 Spence St, Cairns, QL 4870, Australia

Paradise Sportfishing Adventures 

Cairns, QL, Australia
25 ft
8
4.5
(309 reviews)

Explore the pristine waters off the coast of Queensland and have a fishing adventure with Paradise Sportfishing Adventures! Captain John specializes in calm-water fishing excursions throughout the productive Cairns Trinity Inlet.

You'll join him on his 25' custom-built estuary boat, propelled by a 130 HP Honda four-stroke outboard engine. The boat can accommodate up to 8 anglers per trip, so it's great for some fun with a group of friends. It also sports a full cover shade top and a toilet. You'll be able to cover the Inlet in both speed and comfort.

All trips include quality fishing gear and bait. You'll use Shimano Raider rods and Spinning Reels. There's a large cooler on board with plenty of ice and you can bring drinks and snacks. Should you catch a legal-size fish, it can be cleaned and iced on board. There is an excellent restaurant at the marina that can cook your fish for lunch or dinner.

Each trip begins with the collection of live baits using a cast net. This is a very interesting part of the charter, especially if you have not seen a cast net in use. Specific bait varies depending on the season, with Sardines and Herring being the most effective and easiest to catch.

After securing the bait, it's time to move up the Trinity Inlet, where depending on the season you'll be going up against the likes of the famous Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Queenfish, Salmon, and Fingermark. The day is typically split in two, with an early morning charter aimed at the early risers, and an afternoon trip for those that like to sleep in.

Join Paradise Sportfishing Adventures and have an unforgettable time under the Australian sun!

Explore the pristine waters off the coast of Queensland and have a fishing adventure with Paradise Sportfishing Adventures! Captain John specializes in calm-water fishing excursions throughout the productive Cairns Trinity Inlet.

You'll join him on his 25' custom-built estuary boat, propelled by a 130 HP Honda four-stroke outboard engine. The boat can accommodate up to 8 anglers per trip, so it's great for some fun with a group of friends. It also sports a full cover shade top and a toilet. You'll be able to cover the Inlet in both speed and comfort.

All trips include quality fishing gear and bait. You'll use Shimano Raider rods and Spinning Reels. There's a large cooler on board with plenty of ice and you can bring drinks and snacks. Should you catch a legal-size fish, it can be cleaned and iced on board. There is an excellent restaurant at the marina that can cook your fish for lunch or dinner.

Each trip begins with the collection of live baits using a cast net. This is a very interesting part of the charter, especially if you have not seen a cast net in use. Specific bait varies depending on the season, with Sardines and Herring being the most effective and easiest to catch.

After securing the bait, it's time to move up the Trinity Inlet, where depending on the season you'll be going up against the likes of the famous Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Queenfish, Salmon, and Fingermark. The day is typically split in two, with an early morning charter aimed at the early risers, and an afternoon trip for those that like to sleep in.

Join Paradise Sportfishing Adventures and have an unforgettable time under the Australian sun!

Bernd Hess
Captain
Bernd Hess
10 years of experience

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Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Trevally (Giant)
Barramundi
Queenfish
Cod
+1
US $214
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM) – Shared
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
US $214
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Shared
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $428
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM) – Private
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $784
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Half Day Trip (PM) – Private
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
US $784
Entire boat: up to 8 people
Full Day Trip – Private
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,426
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Rating

4.5
309 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (137)

What anglers say

84%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
86%
Recommended
64%
Caught fish

All reviews (309)

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Peter Goodman
Peter Goodman
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fun fishing in Cairns
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on August 20, 20261 adult

Great to be fishing in sheltered waters while still having a chance to catch some good fish. The skipper worked hard to ensure everyone had the best chance for a catch. I ended up with a good size Queenfish as well as a GT. A really good day and great value.

Michael Johnston
Michael Johnston
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic fishing experience
Half Day Trip (PM) – Shared on June 6, 20266 adults

Booked the afternoon session with 6 friends, our captain Byrne ( not sure of spelling) was a great host, funny, helpful, knew the area, had some great stories, and had some feathered friends who knew his vessel which added to the experience, caught a few small fish and some that took out lines that put up a huge fight (must have been huge!!) esky with ice onboard because what’s fishing without beer right!!

Andrew Dean
Andrew Dean
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip ,great skipper Bernd, great group of people.
Half Day Trip (PM) – Shared on September 14, 20262 adults

Had a great day, skipper catching bait, having great banter with him and the rest of the group. Beautiful weather . Fingermark snapper caught a few times.I wouldhighly recommend this down to earth, chilled fishing trip. take a few beers and relax.

Sharon Finlay
Sharon Finlay
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
relaxing day out
Half Day Trip (PM) – Shared on September 6, 20262 adults

even though we didnt catch fish personally, it was still a great arvo on the water. the group on the boat witb my partner and myself were a.good bunch and the captain was friendly and joined in the banter

Gyorgy Nahoczky
Gyorgy Nahoczky
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great fishing experience
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on August 10, 20262 adults

We had an amazing half-day fishing trip in Cairns! Bernd was fantastic, the boat was clean and comfortable, and we caught some great fish including cod, fingermark, and a queenfish. Everything was well-organized from start to finish, and we will definitely book again when we are back in Cairns! Thank you

Reported catch:
Queenfish
Cod

FAQs about Paradise Sportfishing Adventures

Paradise Sportfishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $150 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared (4 hours)
  • AU $150 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) – Shared (4 hours)
  • AU $300 per person - Full Day Trip – Shared (8 hours)
  • AU $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) – Private (4 hours)
  • AU $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) – Private (4 hours)
  • AU $2,000 per group - Full Day Trip – Private (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Paradise Sportfishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Garmin 451S
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well Live Prawns and Live Herring/Sardines
  • Ice box
  • Radio
Trips booked with Paradise Sportfishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Live bait (Prawns, Herring/Sardines)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Paradise Sportfishing Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing (Cairns Trinity Inlet)
Paradise Sportfishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Paradise Sportfishing Adventures include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Barramundi
  • Queenfish
  • Salmon (Australian)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Trevally (Giant)

Your captain

Bernd Hess
Bernd Hess

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

10 Fishing Reports
309 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since July 2014

Captain Bernd i am a local born and raised in Cairns. Started fishing since i was 8 years old. I have alot of experience with using live bait and try to teach what i know. I have been operating Paradise Sportfishing for 10 years.

Bernd Hess
Bernd Hess
10
reports
309
reviews
2014
member since
~4h
response
Captain Bernd i am a local born and raised in Cairns. Started fishing since i was 8 years old. I have alot of experience with using live bait and try to teach what i know. I have been operating Paradise Sportfishing for 10 years.

The fish you can target

Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Barramundi
Barramundi
Queenfish
Queenfish
Australian Salmon
Australian Salmon
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Barramundi
Barramundi
Queenfish
Queenfish
Australian Salmon
Australian Salmon
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • Great trip ,great skipper Bernd, great group of people.
    Andrew D.
    Andrew D.
  • Great fishing experience
    Gyorgy G.
    Gyorgy G.
  • would go again
    Christopher O.
    Christopher O.
  • Fishing with Bernd
    Noel W.
    Noel W.
  • Mixed bag all good
    Greg S.
    Greg S.
  • A really great trip
    blaise t.
    blaise t.
  • an interesting day
    Megan S.
    Megan S.
  • Fun Day Out On The Water
    Rachelle E.
    Rachelle E.
  • Fantastic fishing experience
    Michael J.
    Michael J.
  • Great Captian
    Peter L.
    Peter L.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Custom built
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki 150
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Cairns Trinity Inlet

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Garmin 451S
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Live Prawns and Live Herring/Sardines
Ice box
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Live bait
Prawns, Herring/Sardines
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No smoking
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

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Cairns right now

BarramundiBarramundi
QueenfishQueenfish
Trevally (Giant)Trevally (Giant)

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