Paradise Sportfishing Adventures
Paradise Sportfishing Adventures
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!
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Michael Johnston5.0VerifiedFantastic fishing experience
Half Day Trip (PM) – Shared on June 6, 2026 • 6 adultsBooked 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 Dean5.0VerifiedNewGreat trip ,great skipper Bernd, great group of people.
Half Day Trip (PM) – Shared on September 14, 2026 • 2 adultsHad 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.
Emily Nolan5.0VerifiedNewNow we're hooked!
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on October 5, 2026 • 4 adultsWe loved the experience of going out to the estuary with an experienced guide. Kids learnt so much and got to use live bait. We caught a couple of large tarpons, other people caught cod and mangrove jack.
Gyorgy Greg Nahoczky5.0VerifiedGreat fishing experience
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on August 10, 2026 • 2 adultsWe 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
Peter Goodman5.0VerifiedFun fishing in Cairns
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on August 20, 2026 • 1 adultGreat 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.
Andreas Flink-tornberg5.0VerifiedPerfect day!
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on November 17, 2025 • 2 adultsPerfect half day fishing trip with the fantastic captain John! captain John is just a great guy with lots of experience and knolledge and also he is a lot of fun with entertaining stories and tricks up his sleeve. Me and my son had a great day with good fisching and catches. We ended the day with a great meal at the Ochre cooked on the fisch we caught, GREAT! Thank You John for a Day we will remeber for life! Andreas & Pontus
Zachary WangRepeat angler5.0Verifiedbest fishing trip for kids
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on July 10, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childSince you don’t have to sail far to the sea, kids don’t get sea sick at all, meanwhile the fish we caught are much larger than expected, and they are all different species. The boat is clean and well organized, your feet won’t get wet at all.
Sharon Finlay5.0Verifiedrelaxing day out
Half Day Trip (PM) – Shared on September 6, 2026 • 2 adultseven 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
Rachelle Echt5.0VerifiedFun Day Out On The Water
Half Day Trip (AM) – Private on June 22, 2026 • 8 adultsWe had a lot of fun, well run, Bernd had a lot of knowledge. Was good to go up the creek to get live bait. We got a few fish had a fun morning. Got to see birds and even a croc!
Christopher Omeley5.0Verifiedwould go again
Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on August 2, 2026 • 1 adultwindy raining wild weather didn't stop us went and got some live bait with a cast net next thing it was fish on great fun on light line
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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!!
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.
We loved the experience of going out to the estuary with an experienced guide. Kids learnt so much and got to use live bait. We caught a couple of large tarpons, other people caught cod and mangrove jack.
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
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.
FAQs about Paradise Sportfishing Adventures
- 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)
- Toilet
- GPS Garmin 451S
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well Live Prawns and Live Herring/Sardines
- Ice box
- Radio
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
- Live bait (Prawns, Herring/Sardines)
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing license
- River fishing
- Inshore fishing (Cairns Trinity Inlet)
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Barracuda (Pacific)
- Barramundi
- Queenfish
- Salmon (Australian)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Trevally (Giant)
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