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 $519

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)
Great day out with the family
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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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Chris M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour - Outer Reef Private (PM) on July 3, 2025
Chris M. recommends AKULA Sportfishing โ€“ Port Douglas
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Carmen B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Inner Reef Private (AM) on April 7, 2024
We had a great time. Jason has wealth of knowledge and it was like we had been mates for years. He took us to 3 locations and...
Carmen B. recommends AKULA Sportfishing โ€“ Port Douglas
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Jarrod M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 Hour - Outer reef

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Outer Reef Private Charter on February 13, 2024
I did a solo reef trip with Jason, he was a great skipper with plenty of knowledge. He made sure he made the most of my time,...
Jarrod M. recommends AKULA Sportfishing โ€“ Port Douglas
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Tony Z.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Outer Reef Private Charter on September 20, 2023
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Jesse B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day. Very knowledgeable skipper

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Outer Reef Private Charter on February 27, 2024
Had myself and my 2 teenage boys go out. Allot of options for fishing and we caught some decent fish. Was also great to listen...
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