Captain
Jason Knack

Member since December 2020 Port Douglas, Australia
Background
Join us on "AKULA" departing Port Douglas daily, for the thrill of fishing the Great Barrier Reef. With 30 years of local waters experience, we strive to provide you with an unforgettable angling experience. AKULA is very stable, comfortable, and dry, with a fully covered deck. We cater to the most highly experienced to total beginners alike.

Hey, I'm Captain Jason Knack

Port Douglas, Australia
Background
Join us on "AKULA" departing Port Douglas daily, for the thrill of fishing the Great Barrier Reef. With 30 years of local waters experience, we strive to provide you with an unforgettable angling experience. AKULA is very stable, comfortable, and dry, with a fully covered deck. We cater to the most highly experienced to total beginners alike.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(80 reviews)
Port Douglas
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $524

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
83%
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Mia C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

MOST AMAZING EXPIRENCE EVER

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Inner Reef Private (AM) on June 8, 2025
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...
Mia C. recommends AKULA Sportfishing โ€“ Port Douglas
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James M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Estuary fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour โ€“ Outer Reef Private Charter on October 17, 2025
Jason is a neat guy with a great attitude, Fishing was off ; weather wasnโ€™t helpful so had to fish the estuary instead...
James M. recommends AKULA Sportfishing โ€“ Port Douglas
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Corinne M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out with the family

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Outer Reef Private Charter on October 3, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our morning out on the water, Jason our captain was awesome! Although we didnโ€™t catch any edible fish,...
Corinne M. recommends AKULA Sportfishing โ€“ Port Douglas
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Glenn P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great experience. Highly recommend

VERIFIED   5 Hour - Outer Reef Shared (AM) on December 15, 2024
What can I say other than AWESOME! Jason was a fantastic Captain. His knowledge of fishing the locality was fantastic...
Glenn P. recommends AKULA Sportfishing โ€“ Port Douglas
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Hugh S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Inner Reef Private (AM) on July 16, 2025
Would highly recommend, skipper Jason is a great bloke and knows how to put you on the fish. We could not have asked for more....
Hugh S. recommends AKULA Sportfishing โ€“ Port Douglas
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