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

Ian Moody Sportfishing โ€“ Townsville

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(29 reviews)
Railway Estate
Trips from US $179

Ian Moody Sportfishing โ€“ Lucinda

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(4 reviews)
Lucinda
Trips from US $600

Ian Moody Sportfishing โ€“ Cardwell

Excellent
4.3 / 5
(5 reviews)
Cardwell
Trips from US $600

Ian Moody Sportfishing โ€“ Ayr

Ayr
Trips from US $489

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
Awesome fishing charter,Ian was very knowledgeable and down to earth guy.
Caught a 106cm Barramundi
Caught a 106cm Barramundi
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Joe C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip but fish weren't biting.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Townsville inshore on August 13, 2025
Skipper and boat were great but fish and weather werenโ€™t obliging. Still enjoyed our trip on the water. Would...
Joe C. recommends Ian Moody Sportfishing โ€“ Townsville
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Denis K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught a 106cm Barramundi

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ 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....
Denis K. recommends Ian Moody Sportfishing โ€“ Townsville
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Burt Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing charter,Ian was very knowledgeable and down to earth guy.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Townsville inshore on August 30, 2025
Great charter with Ian Moody,will go again in the future Cheers Burt & Vanessa
Burt Z. recommends Ian Moody Sportfishing โ€“ Townsville
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Steve P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Barra charter on October 30, 2025
Steve P. recommends Ian Moody Sportfishing โ€“ Lucinda
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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   Half Day Trip โ€“ Townsville inshore on May 24, 2025
Richard A. recommends Ian Moody Sportfishing โ€“ Townsville
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