Threadfin Salmon Fishing
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Nearest Threadfin Salmon fishing charters
Nearest Threadfin Salmon fishing charters
Hello Backing Whitsundays
Airlie Beach, QueenslandInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $790- Instant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $1,264
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- Instant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $948
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Ian Moody Sportfishing – Ayr
Ayr, QueenslandTrips fromUS $610
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Featured Threadfin Salmon fishing charters
- Half Day 19ft Sportsman Lure or Fly
+4Private half-day lure or fly charter exploring Cairns' inshore reefs, islands and coastal headlands, with the day's plan tailored to the conditions. Target GTs, Queenfish, Golden Trevally, Spanish Mackerel, Coral Trout and more. If offshore conditions aren't suitable, we'll fish sheltered rivers using Live Sonar for Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, GTs and Queenfish. Private guiding, premium tackle, snacks, drinks and Cairns CBD pick-up included.Price for up to 4 peopleUS $897 - Angler's ChoiceFull Day Private Charter - Remote
Our experienced guides will offer personalized service which can provide you the most amazing fishing experience ever. Techniques include trolling, casting hard body lures as well as casting soft plastics. We target barramundi as it is a popular species for the superb eating qualities, fighting abilities, size. A prized catch of a 100 cm Barra by anglers is about 7 or 8 years old. Note: we will clean or fillet your catch and bag it up for you to take home! Great fun for family or small group day tours.Price for up to 4 peopleUS $1,579 - 6 Hour lure fishing
+8Our target is the famous Barramundi,Threadfin Salmon,Mangrove Jacks,Blue nosed Salmon,Queen fish Trevally.Exciting fishing is the order of the day.We supply all the latest fishing equipment and a great boat to tackle the seas.Price for up to 3 peopleUS $897 - Full Day Trip – CairnsBarramundi! Jacks! Sooties! Threadfin! Tarpon! Jungle Perch! Mud Crabs! Our premium charter service offers exclusive access to some of the finest rivers the tropics have to offer! we operate roughly an hour and 20 minutes outside of Cairns, so you have the whole river to yourself! enjoying some of the most spectacular sports fishing on your getaway Hotel pick up and drop off, lunch included and all tackle supplied.Price for up to 2 peopleUS $646
- Full day estuary+2Private chater for the boat ,up to 4 people You will find yourself fishing estuary waters for Barramundi, fingermark mangrove jack salmon brim and grunter,all while taking in the breathtaking peaceful surroundings of the dickensons inlet and keep your eyes out as you will more than likely see our estuarine crocodiles we do charge an extra 10 percent on public holidays .we also are as of the 27 march 2026 charging a 10 percent fuel levy on all tours until the fuel prices settle back to some sort of normalInstant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $1,264
- 3/4 day estuary fishing
+3A great 6hr estuary fishing event where we target barramundi (in season) mangrove jacks ,fingermark ,salmon ,brim and grunter ,around the cairns inlet thats alive with birdlife and a mangrove system backdrop that will leave you spell bound.We do charge 10 percent extra for public holidays .(Please note as of march 27 2026 we will be adding a temporary 10 percent fuel levy to all tours .This will remain in place until fuel prices settle back down )Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $948 Tight Line Fishing Safari
Darwin, AustraliaMulti Day Trip – Run Off Packages
+3Book now for the run-off in 2026 we offer 1 to 9 day Fishing packages either on live board mothership or at the famous Point Stuart wilderness Lodge We cater for pick up and drop off Cleaning and packing of fish if required All lunches and drinks will be catered for All tackle will be provided We also provide local day trips to Finnis river, Shady camp and the Darwin harbour Please reach out to us on what's app for further information Information is on our website or through instagramPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $1,759- Half Day Trip
+3Half day lure and fly sport fishing tours, small groups of 2 anglers plus Captain targeting exciting sport fishing species in the tropical waters of Far North Queensland.Per personUS $179 Hello Backing Whitsundays
Airlie Beach, AustraliaFull Day Trip
+4We will be fishing around the islands & reefs also Peter Faust dam for the big Barra.Price for up to 3 peopleUS $790- 5 Hr – Guided Lure or Fly
+4Explore Cairns' tropical rivers and estuaries on a private lure or fly-fishing charter tailored to the conditions. Target Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Queenfish, and Fingermark using artificial lures or fly tackle. We enjoy topwater fishing whenever conditions allow, with Humminbird Live Sonar helping us locate fish throughout the day. Quality tackle, snacks, drinks, and Cairns CBD hotel pick-up are included.Price for up to 2 peopleUS $538
What anglers say about Threadfin Salmon fishing
- 5.0/5(Run Off Day Escape for Jorge Horta)
great fishing and great scenery
I came to Darwin with my son and we weren't disappointed! We had a great time and caught plenty of fish.
- 5.0/5(Half Day Trip (AM) Share Charter)
March fishing trip
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. Wasn’t the best fishing conditions but Darryl showed us how well he knows the area and everyone in the group scored a fish or two. If you’re in Carins and after a fishing charter, I highly recommend Fish Tales.
- 5.0/5(Half Day Trip – Shared)
From bait to restaurant
Our dkipper Jacob caught live bait which we used to catch a nice mixed bag. We caught about 10 different species. We weren't equipped to clean and take our catch, so Jacob offered to clean it. When we discussed preparing the fish, he offered to take it to the Ochre restaurant where they would prepare it. He brought the fish there and made a reservation for us. The fish was fantastic and the presentation amazing. We definitely would recommend the fishing and the dining.
- 5.0/5(Half Day Trip – Shared)
Great Day Out
I would certainly recommend booking a trip with Jacob. He put us on the fish all day and was very knowledgeable and happy to share with us. He was easy to talk to and maximised the time we were fishing for the entire time. We left with fish and great stories.
- 5.0/5(Half Day Trip – Shared)
Dad with two kids
My son is a keen fisher though my younger daughter is not but both had a great time and felt confident and comfortable with Jacob. He engaged with them both and shared stories and knowledge of the area. Highly recommended to families.
About Threadfin Salmon fishing
If any fish can give the notorious Barramundi a run for its money, it's Threadfin Salmon. Also called King Threadfin, Burnett Salmon, Sheridan's Threadfin, and Gold Threadfin, this fish is a close second to the Barra both in food value and fighting power. Move over Barramundi, there's a new chart-topper in town!
How Big?
Threadfins typically grow 50-90 cm (20-35") long, but are known to reach up to 140 cm (55") on occasion. The IGFA all tackle record for this fish is just over 12 kg (27 lb 8 oz).
When and Where
It's popular sport to go fishing for Threadfin Salmon anywhere on Australia's northern coast, from Western Australia to southern Queensland. There are actually two different kinds of Threadfin in the waters between northern Australia and southern Papua New Guinea, but most anglers don't bother to differentiate between them.
"Threadies" are usually found in shallow, muddy water. Many of them live in tidal streams and will swim upstream during the wet season until reaching freshwater. Both Threadfin species reach their peak in December, in the middle of their spawning season from October to March. Small Threadfins may inhabit tidal flats and lower estuaries until May.
Large Threadfin Salmon caught in Darwin, Northern Territory
How to Fish
Anglers often catch Threadfin Salmon while fishing for Barramundi, but they also target this hard-fighting fish on its own. It's common to fish live or dead baits, either on the bottom or under floaters. Some anglers prefer fishing lures on spinning and baitcasting gear, instead. Catching these fish on surface poppers and diving minnow plugs is a blast, and a great way to put your tackle to the test!
Good to Eat?
Threadfin Salmon is a fantastic eating fish, often used as a substitute to Barramundi (some even prefer it). Threadfins are often sold commercially in Australia as "King Salmon."
Habitats
If any fish can give the notorious Barramundi a run for its money, it's Threadfin Salmon. Also called King Threadfin, Burnett Salmon, Sheridan's Threadfin, and Gold Threadfin, this fish is a close second to the Barra both in food value and fighting power. Move over Barramundi, there's a new chart-topper in town!
How Big?
Threadfins typically grow 50-90 cm (20-35") long, but are known to reach up to 140 cm (55") on occasion. The IGFA all tackle record for this fish is just over 12 kg (27 lb 8 oz).
When and Where
It's popular sport to go fishing for Threadfin Salmon anywhere on Australia's northern coast, from Western Australia to southern Queensland. There are actually two different kinds of Threadfin in the waters between northern Australia and southern Papua New Guinea, but most anglers don't bother to differentiate between them.
"Threadies" are usually found in shallow, muddy water. Many of them live in tidal streams and will swim upstream during the wet season until reaching freshwater. Both Threadfin species reach their peak in December, in the middle of their spawning season from October to March. Small Threadfins may inhabit tidal flats and lower estuaries until May.
Large Threadfin Salmon caught in Darwin, Northern Territory
How to Fish
Anglers often catch Threadfin Salmon while fishing for Barramundi, but they also target this hard-fighting fish on its own. It's common to fish live or dead baits, either on the bottom or under floaters. Some anglers prefer fishing lures on spinning and baitcasting gear, instead. Catching these fish on surface poppers and diving minnow plugs is a blast, and a great way to put your tackle to the test!
Good to Eat?
Threadfin Salmon is a fantastic eating fish, often used as a substitute to Barramundi (some even prefer it). Threadfins are often sold commercially in Australia as "King Salmon."