Seasonality
Red Emperor Snapper fishing in Port Douglas varies slightly throughout the year. High season is June to October. Low season is January to May and November to December. There is no closed season.
Port Douglas Red Emperor Snapper Fishing Charters
The best out of 30 charter fishing deals in Port Douglas - enter dates to check availability
Top Red Emperor Snapper Fishing in Port Douglas
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Cairns
Full Day – Reef Fishing (Private)
+2
Full Day reef fishing on the Great Barrier Reef. Be at the Pier Cafe for check-in at 6:00 am. The vessel returns between 3:30pm and 4:00 pm. We provide quality, well-maintained fishing equipment, bottled drinking water and a delicious buffet-style lunch of selected meats, salads, bread rolls. Afternoon tea of a fruit and prawn platter is also served. We clean, ice and bag your catch for you to take home. Just bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and cash for onboard purchases.
Price for up to 14 people
US $2,842
Port Douglas
Full Day Trip
+3
Up to 4 guests can go on this trip and fish the reef and/or the estuary depending on the conditions. Spend 8 hours fishing on the outer reef or in the estuary. Your main targets for the day will be Nannygai, Coral Trout, Trevally, Cobia, and many more – it all depends on where you want to go fishing. Catch bled and bagged.
Price for up to 3 people
US $1,066
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Port Douglas
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What anglers said about Red Emperor Snapper Fishing in Port Douglas
Mia C.
Reviewed 4 Hour – Inner Reef Private (AM)
MOST AMAZING EXPIRENCE EVER
5/5
i went with my husband who loves fishing and is his favourite sport/hobby of his. he loved it that much that i also gave it a go (someone who cant fish to save her life) but actually enjoyed it and caught a fish. we definitely will be back and loved the experience. jason was amazing and was so patient while trying to teach me the basics 10/10 would recommend
Jennifer R.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (PM)
Matt Works Hard
5/5
Fish were not active, but Matt worked hard to find where they were running!
David L.
Reviewed 5 Hour - Outer Reef Shared (AM)
Great to be on the water
5/5
Jason was great would have been nice to get fish was expecting something closer to the reef
TRACY D.
Reviewed Half Day Trip – Coastal Shared (AM)
Top fishing trip
5/5
My girlfriend and I had a wonderful fishing trip. Would highly recommend it. Shawry was very knowledgeable and made our trip most enjoyable
Tim K.
Reviewed Half Day Shared Charter (AM)
Great day on the water
5/5
Me and my 8 year old son had an awesome time on the estuary. Caught a wide range of fish. Chris, the captain, was amazing and very knowledgeable. My son said best day ever 🙌🏽
