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18 ft
Up to 5 people
Port Douglas Sportfishing
4.8
/5
(53 reviews)
Port Douglas
There's a fish with your name on it in Port Douglas and Port Douglas sportfishing will help you catch it! These waters are known for big Largemouth Nannygai, Spangled Emperor, Sweetlip Emperor, Cobia, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, Queenfish, Golden Tr

"We had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Gavin out at the inshore reef off Port Douglas." —⁠ Zane,
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US $633
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28 ft
Up to 8 people
AKULA Sportfishing – Port Douglas
4.7
/5
(92 reviews)
Port Douglas
Departing Port Douglas daily, AKULA Sportfishing is your ticket to a memorable time on the water. Come on aboard with AKULA, whose main priority is to get you onto fish.

"Thomas was a great captain. He put me onto a Spanish mackerel." —⁠ Charlie,
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US $317
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16 ft
Up to 2 people
Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas
5.0
/5
(5 reviews)
Port Douglas
Half-day Sportfishing coastal charters with Tropical Sportfisher from Port Douglas, with Captain Rory as your guide, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

"Awesome morning on the water with Rory. Professional fisherman with plenty of knowledge to share." —⁠ James,
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US $475
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23 ft
Up to 5 people
Hook Up Fishing Charters
4.9
/5
(292 reviews)
Port Douglas
New boat with the same great service! If you are ready for an awesome adventure down under, Hook Up Fishing Charters is for you.

"I had my son and two sons in law with me and had a great experience on the ocean and river system." —⁠ James,
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US $259
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20 ft
Up to 3 people
Topwater Sportfishing Charters
5.0
/5
(3 reviews)
Port Douglas
If you're ready to discover fishing in Port Douglas, look no further than Topwater Sportfishing Charters. Captain Jason will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from years of professional experience.

"had a phenomenal two days on the GBR. my charter captain Daniel put me on an epic feed early in the morning." —⁠ Kevin,
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US $1,187
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22 ft
Up to 5 people
Out N About Sportfishing (Port Douglas)
4.6
/5
(401 reviews)
Port Douglas
🎣 Experience the Best of the Great Barrier Reef with Out N About Sportfishing Join us for an unforgettable day on the water aboard one of our two top-quality fishing vessels: 🚤 Atlas – The Ultimate Fishing Platform ✅ 7m custom-built center console d

"We had an absolutely fantastic day out on the water thanks to Matty." —⁠ Matthew,
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US $288
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20 ft
Up to 5 people
Cairns Sportfishing
4.7
/5
(57 reviews)
Portsmith (1 hr 18 min drive from Port Douglas)
Ready to catch some fish in Cairns? Cairns Sportfishing is here to make it happen! With Captain Gavin at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

"Right from the start Captain Galvin worked hard and it continued to the last minute." —⁠ William,
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US $317
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20 ft
Up to 6 people
Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket
4.5
/5
(51 reviews)
Cairns (1 hr 13 min drive from Port Douglas)
Fish Tales Charters offers exciting estuary fishing adventures in the beautiful Trinity Inlet in Cairns, Australia.

"Had an awesome morning in the estuary with Darryl. He knows his stuff and is fun and easygoing, and as a group of mostly novices, it made the experience even better." —⁠ Emily,
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US $216
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20 ft
Up to 3 people
Adventure North Fly Fishing
Cairns (1 hr 11 min drive from Port Douglas)
We offer Fly fishing charters chasing Goldens, Permit, Blue Bastards and Barramundi. Fishing costal sand slats, through to estuary Mangroves for Barramundi.
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US $1,079
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Up to 2 people
Jungle Perch Angling Adventures
4.8
/5
(4 reviews)
Cairns (1 hr 14 min drive from Port Douglas)
If you're in the market for a professional, guided experience near Cairns, look no further than Jungle Perch Angling Adventures. Here you'll have access to backcountry waters, including some spots that only the locals know about.

"Only had a half day with Gaelen, he picked me up from my accommo, straight to the boat ramp and picked up few jacks and hooked a barra." —⁠ Jeff,
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US $306

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Fishing in Port Douglas

Port Douglas is easily one of the most popular fishing destinations in Australia. With the Great Barrier Reef at your disposal, and bluewater brimming with all kinds of game fish, how could it not be? You might come here for a vacation, but you'll be blown away by the premier bite. That's where Port Douglas fishing charters come in.

This part of Queensland is nestled next to vibrant reefs which are home to hundreds of fish species. Coral Trout, Trevally, Nannygai, Red Emperor Snapper and Narrow-Barred Mackerel are common catches in this area. Head beyond the Great Barrier, and you'll be in the realm of grander Black Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo and Giant Trevally.

Fishing closer to shore on local rivers and estuaries is also very productive. This is where you go to hook into Barramundi, Queenfish, Permit, Tarpon, Threadfin Salmon, Fingermark Bream and Mangrove Jack.

Whichever fishery you decide to explore, there's a Port Douglas fishing charter to help you out. Half day trips are a popular choice when you're in the mood for excellent reef fishing with your family or you'd like to land something good in the inshore waters. Longer expeditions will take you further away from shore and put you on the trail of impressive trophy catches.

If you're wondering where to go to get a taste of the Port Douglas angling action, head to Wharf Street and Ashford Avenue, where you'll find a good number of charters ready to take you out.

Rules & Regulations

You don't need a license to fish recreationally in Port Douglas. Size and bag limits do apply to some species, and these may vary depending on the season. Always be aware of local regulations regarding where you can and cannot cast lines, whether on land or by boat. 

Port Douglas

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Port Douglas Fishing Seasons

  • January

    Game fishing is strong during the Australian summer. The inshore bite is excellent, with Barramundi, Queenfish, and Mangrove Jacks on the menu. Tuna, Wahoo, Giant Trevally and Marlin are also on the cards. Be prepared for heavy rains, with the possibility of cyclones.

  • February

    The wet season continues, but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying great fishing for Giant Trevally. On the reefs, you're likely to catch Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Mackerel, Nannygai. Adrenaline seekers can target Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and, of course, Giant Trevally.

  • March

    The peak season for game fishing is winding down, but the reefs and rivers still provide plenty of opportunities. You can fish inshore for Barramundi, Queenfish and Fingermark Bream, as well as Nannygai, Snapper and Mackerel around the reefs.

  • April

    This time of year, you can still enjoy fishing the reefs, rivers and estuaries. The rainy season has ended, which means you'll have beautiful days to target anything from Coral Trout and Cobia to GT and Tuna. Let's not forget about Threadfin Salmon, Barramundi and Queenfish.

  • May

    May is the break between peak seasons. That doesn't mean there's nothing to do on the water – you're still likely to catch Nannygai, Coral Trout and Red Emperor in addition to all inshore species.

  • June

    Come June, more and more fish are active in all fisheries. Reef fishing and inshore fishing are picking up momentum, with Queenfish, Red Emperor Snapper, Nannygai and Trevally biting more frequently. Sailfish, Tuna and Trevally are starting to appear more often offshore.

  • July

    Reef fishing is in full swing, with very high chances of catching excellent Coral Trout, Nannygai, Red Emperor and Mackerel. This is a great time to go out and spend a day chasing Sailfish, Mackerel and Red Emperor Snapper and try out different angling techniques.

  • August

    The long-awaited game fishing season is back! There's no limit to what you can find at the end of your line these days – Sharks, Trevally, Tuna, Wahoo and Sailfish are all fair game. Closer to land, you can look forward to Fingermark Bream, Nannygai and Queenfish.

  • September

    The Black Marlin breeding season has begun, and every major game fish is biting! This marks the beginning of the best time for fishing in Port Douglas, with pleasant weather and lots of fish. If you've got your eyes on landing a personal record, September is the time to come.

  • October

    Now is the time to get out on the water, with every species biting vigorously in the rivers, reefs, and offshore! You can reel in pretty much anything you can think of, from Mangrove Jack to Barramundi, grander Black Marlin to feisty Dogtooth Tuna. It's a real fishing carnival!

  • November

    Angling action on the reefs is winding down, but deep sea fishing for monster catches is still very much on. Black Marlin are most sought-after this time of year, but you could easily stumble upon Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish and Giant Trevally, to name a few.

  • December

    The holiday season is upon us, and going fishing in Port Douglas sounds like an amazing Christmas present. You can catch anything from Sailfish, Marlin and Giant Trevally to Barramundi. Be sure to get in on the action while the weather is still decent!

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