Charter Operator
Ian Moody Sportfishing Charters

Member since June 2019 Railway Estate, Australia
Background
A local to the Townsville area, Skipper Ian Moody has been fishing these waters for as long as he can remember. With over 20 years of running charters behind him, he knows all the best fishing spots and promises to get you chasing after the biggest and best inshore species. He runs charters all along the coast from Ayr to Lucinda, so get in touch and find out what suits you best.

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Railway Estate, Australia
Background
A local to the Townsville area, Skipper Ian Moody has been fishing these waters for as long as he can remember. With over 20 years of running charters behind him, he knows all the best fishing spots and promises to get you chasing after the biggest and best inshore species. He runs charters all along the coast from Ayr to Lucinda, so get in touch and find out what suits you best.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(27 reviews)
Railway Estate
Trips from US $177
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Lucinda
Trips from US $572
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(5 reviews)
Cardwell
Trips from US $572
Ayr
Trips from US $482

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
Caught a 106cm Barramundi
Caught a 106cm Barramundi
Worth it!
+12
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Denis K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught a 106cm Barramundi

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Townsville inshore on May 12, 2025
First fish of the day was a 106cm Barramundi. Ian shared his knowledge and skill and put us on big Barras right from the start....
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Richard A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ian

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Townsville inshore on May 24, 2025
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Paul B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Townsville inshore on August 2, 2024
Great morning half day session with Ian under very challenging weather conditions.  Ians knowledge and experience was definitely...
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Bryce H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Townsville inshore on January 19, 2025
Ian did everything he could to put us on fish
Bryce H. recommends Ian Moody Sportfishing – Townsville
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Luke A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Worth it!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Townsville inshore on September 24, 2024
Ian was a great guide that had a lot of enthusiasm and knowledge to help get us onto the prized barramundi we were chasing.
Luke A. recommends Ian Moody Sportfishing – Townsville
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