Port Douglas Fishing Charters

23 fishing charters

The best out of 23 charter fishing deals in Port Douglas - enter dates to check availability

Loading...
Loading...

Top Fishing Charters in Port Douglas

Port Douglas: 23 fishing charters available

Port Douglas Sportfishing
Port Douglas Sportfishing

Port Douglas • 18 ft • 5 people

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

"Big thank you to Gavin from Cairns Port Douglas Sportfishing." —⁠ Sean,
Instant confirmation
trips fromUS $256
AKULA Sportfishing – Port Douglas
AKULA Sportfishing – Port Douglas

Port Douglas • 24 ft • 5 people

Based out of Port Douglas, AKULA Sportfishing is your ticket to a memorable time on the water. Come on aboard with AKULA, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, poppi

"What can I say other than AWESOME! Jason was a fantastic Captain." —⁠ Glenn,
Instant confirmation
trips fromUS $320

Port Douglas • 23 ft • 5 people

New boat with the same great service! If you are ready for an awesome adventure down under, Hook Up Fishing Charters is for you. Come along with your friends, family, or even share a trip with anglers you’ve yet to befriend, everyone is welcome on b

"Absolutely great day with Hook up fishing charter, Captain Glenn was very experienced and had amazing boat, bait, and tackle Unfortunately the weather was not the best but captain Glenn made the experience enjoyable." —⁠ Melanie,
trips fromUS $231
Topwater Sportfishing Charters
Topwater Sportfishing Charters

Port Douglas • 20 ft • 3 people

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. Depending on conditions, you might hook in

"Kept moving to keep us on active fish and also many types of fish he did not scrimp a bit traveled all over the reef!" —⁠ Robert,
trips fromUS $1,057
Out N About Sportfishing (Port Douglas)
Out N About Sportfishing (Port Douglas)

Port Douglas • 22 ft • 5 people

🎣 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
trips fromUS $256
Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas
Tropical Sportfisher – Port Douglas

Port Douglas • 16 ft • 2 people

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. Lure and fly fishing for Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Golden Tr

"We have fished all over Australia and we couldnt have been any happier with Rory and our charter, the boat and equipment was all quality." —⁠ Murray,
trips fromUS $423
Tropic Barra Adventures
Tropic Barra Adventures

Cairns • 16 ft • 2 people

Tropic Barra Adventures, is a premium Barramundi Sports Fishing Charter. We work out of Cairns, Port Douglas, Daintree, Lake Tinaroo, and Mission Beach. Being an outfitter charter we work around our guest’s needs and wants, meaning we do half-day, s

"Josh was an absolute legend who knew the ins and outs of the Daintree, we caught Barra, jacks, cod and finger mark." —⁠ Jake,
Instant confirmation
trips fromUS $577
FNQ FISHING ADVENTURES
FNQ FISHING ADVENTURES

Cairns • 20 ft • 3 people

Departing from CAIRNS & PORT DOUGLAS FNQ Fishing Adventures, brings you the ultimate fishing experience in Far north queensland, from TOPWATER giant trevally! To insane aieral displays from pacific sailfish! We specialise in reef fishing for coral tro

"Communication from Brodie excellent from the start, we went into the river for Barra and crabs as too rough outside." —⁠ Jason,
Instant confirmation
trips fromUS $961
Cairns Sportfishing
Cairns Sportfishing

Portsmith • 20 ft • 5 people

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. The fish in these waters include Coral Trout, Giant Trevally, Nannygai, Wahoo, Spangled

"Unfortunately, we had a bit of a quiet morning out with Capt Gavin, although somewhat my fault for fishing in the estuary during the winter." —⁠ William,
Instant confirmation
trips fromUS $256
Australian Black Marlin Charters
Australian Black Marlin Charters

Cairns • 51 ft • 4 people

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 ove

"Went on a 3 day 3 night trip with Australian Black Marlin charters." —⁠ Chris,
Instant confirmation
trips fromUS $2,724
View all fishing charters
See all 23 fishing charters in Port Douglas

Top deep sea fishing trips in Port Douglas

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Top-rated family fishing trips in Port Douglas

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Half-day fishing trips in Port Douglas

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Port Douglas

Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading

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

4.7/5
Based on 29,146 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

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!

Port Douglas Fishing Calendar

Loading

Featured photos from Port Douglas

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

What anglers said about fishing in Port Douglas

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Port Douglas?

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Top Types of Fishing in Port Douglas

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Top Fishing Techniques in Port Douglas

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Top Targeted Species in Port Douglas

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Nearby Fishing Destinations

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...