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Topwater Sportfishing Charters
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Topwater Sportfishing Charters

Cairns, Australia
10+ reviews
I was raised fishing and working on boats, my dad owned and operated charter boats in NSW. When I was 16, I completed my first commercial skipper ticket (couldn't use it until I was 18) when I was 17, I came to Cairns and worked on a game boat my dad drove for a season, that made me want to live in Cairns. I came back for each light and heavy tackle season after that, working on various boats, and officially moved here when I was 20. I did a 3-year stint on a remote sport fishing charter company that goes as north as PNG, then I became a skipper and now I run my own charter business! I love fishing, it can be both relaxing and challenging and you never know what the day will bring. I especially love fishing when it comes to other people, catching them their fish of a lifetime or a record. My favorite species is Marlin (Black Marlin particularly)
Chris H.
Chris H.
Captain

Charters

Rating

4.3
11 reviews
4.3
Boat & Equipment
4.4
Captain & Crew
4.4
Fishing Experience

All reviews (11)

Showing 1 – 5 of 11 reviews
  • Gabriel Condello
    Gabriel Condello
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
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    Member since 2018
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    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Solid boat and skipper

    8 Hour Trip – Inshore Reef • 2 adults

    We had a solid trip out on the reefs. Not a massive amount of fish as the conditions were crap. However, We Learn learnt a lot the boat was fantastic. Michael D Skipper was unreal. We will be back when the weather heats up and the wind dies down.

    Response from Charter operator

    thanks for the feedback mate.

  • Kevin Chan
    Kevin Chan
    us
    Massachusetts, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    topwater fising charter should be at the top of your list

    8 Hour Trip – Inshore Reef • 1 adult

    had a phenomenal two days on the GBR. my charter captain Daniel put me on an epic feed early in the morning. non stop action. GTs was destroying everything we threw at them. If one spot isnt working, the switch it up immediately and get you on fish. Next time im back, it will be with top water fishing charters again.

    Reported catch:
    Giant Trevally
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
  • Michael Fank
    Michael Fank
    us
    Missouri, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Jason

    Full Day Trip –Chasing Topwater GTs • 2 adults

    Although the weather wasn’t in our favor, Dan put us on some fish and we made the best of the conditions. Very knowledgeable and passionate guide making it a great experience. I will definitely be back with this crew to chase some GTs next time in Australia!

  • Jacob Wunder
    Jacob Wunder
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
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    Member since 2021
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    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt made the best out of bad conditions

    Full Day Trip –Chasing Topwater GTs • 1 adult

    Captain Dan made fantastic suggestions that allowed us to have a great time on the water and catch huge fish! I had a fantastic time and would recommend anyone looking for a charter check here first!

  • Ling Sun
    Ling Sun
    au
    Australia
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    Member since 2026
    2.0
    Verified

    Worst fishing experience ever

    Full Day Trip –Chasing Topwater GTs • 4 adults • 2 children

    We invested $2600 today for our children's inaugural sportfishing experience. Our children were very excited the day before the trip. The captain navigated the vessel for one hour to Rudder Reef, where we unfortunately did not catch any fish. Subsequently, we relocated to an alternative fishing spot. During transit, the children observed the boat operator smoking on multiple occasions, which regrettably resulted in two children experiencing seasickness. Additionally, we were surprised to find that only squid was provided as bait, with no alternative options available. Overall, we consider this to have been a highly unsatisfactory experience.

Real catches shared by our community

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    Michael F.
    Michael F.
  • Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters
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    Capt made the best out of bad conditions
    Jacob W.
    Jacob W.
  • Topwater Sportfishing GT Charters
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    Great day out
    David S.
    David S.
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    Worked hard to put us on fish!!
    Robert D.
    Robert D.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Topwater Sportfishing Game Fishing in Cairns

Spring arrives, and with it comes humidity, which will build up until the rainy season arrives in December. Heavy tackle season starts as female Black Marlin come to the reef to spawn. 

Top catches for September