Captain
Darryl Wilson

Member since June 2014 Cairns, Australia
Background
Captain Darryl grew up in Adelaide fishing with his brother from a very young age. 20 years later, he arrived in Cairns, and every possible moment became all about fishing and exploring. Captain Darryl became the owner-operator of Fish Tales Charters over 20 years ago, and after a decade of successful guiding decided to build the Don't Know to offer a variety of fishing charters due to the high number of repeat customers.
Techniques
Captain Darryl loves lure and popper fishing for Queenfish over the winter months on the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers.

Hey, I'm Captain Darryl Wilson

Cairns, Australia
Background
Captain Darryl grew up in Adelaide fishing with his brother from a very young age. 20 years later, he arrived in Cairns, and every possible moment became all about fishing and exploring. Captain Darryl became the owner-operator of Fish Tales Charters over 20 years ago, and after a decade of successful guiding decided to build the Don't Know to offer a variety of fishing charters due to the high number of repeat customers.
Techniques
Captain Darryl loves lure and popper fishing for Queenfish over the winter months on the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

Fish Tales โ€“ Don't Know

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(14 reviews)
Cairns
 Last booking: 2 days ago
Trips from US $805

Fish Tales Charters โ€“ River Rocket

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(40 reviews)
Cairns
Trips from US $101

Fishing Reports

Friday 5th September 2025
Friday 5th September 2025
Sep 5, 2025 Cairns
Congratulations to Jim and his 110cm Barramundi while estuary fishing in Trinity inlet, Cairns! NOTE She was returned to the water safely! One very happy fishing booker customer! Cheers Dazza!
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August Estuary Fishing 2025
August Estuary Fishing 2025
Aug 31, 2025 Cairns
In Tropical North Queensland during the month of August not only do we see a change in the weather ie cooler nights, sunny days but can be very windy! Most of our charters are in the estuary of a morning. For the month of August the collection included Bream, small trevally, Queenfish, Hairtail, Javelinfish, Barramundi, Goldspotted Estuary Cod to name a few. Cheers Dazza
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July 2025 Estuary Fishing in Trinity Inl
July 2025 Estuary Fishing in Trinity Inl
Jul 31, 2025 Cairns
Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet of Cairns over the cooler month of July was at times surprising. At times our customers were able to see our resident estuarine Saltwater Crocodiles! So cool to see back Long Head Hairtails in the estuary-it`s been too long! (definitely from the dinosaur era)! Common caught fish species included Blue threadfin, Fingermark, Estuary trevally, Gold spotted estuary cod, Dusky Flathead, Mangrove jacks, Pikey Bream, juvenile Queenfish. Loved having the kids onboard over the school holidays!
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Sunday 13th October 2019
Sunday 13th October 2019
Oct 13, 2019 Cairns
Thanks so much to Laura and Michael for having the best day in Cairns. So good to meet you and to show you around. Target species Trout, Mackerel; caught and kept for dinner included Coral Trout & Spanish Mackerel-two of the best sportsfish with excellent eating qualities.
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Saturday 12th October 2019
Saturday 12th October 2019
Oct 12, 2019 Cairns
Only takes one Spanish Mackerel for Dave while reef fishing from Cairns. Guess the weight?
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Estuary fishing for Fingermark, Mangrove
Estuary fishing for Fingermark, Mangrove
Sep 27, 2019 Cairns
Weekending Friday 27th September 2019 Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet, Cairns has been producing Fingermark and Mangrove jacks all of good size as well as Queenfish; all caught on live-bait.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet-Blue Threadfin
Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet-Blue Threadfin
Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet-Javelinfish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
81%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
63%
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Tia W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day morning

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) Share Charter on December 29, 2025
My partner and I did a half day morning trip with Darryl and it was a GREAT! morning. We pulled in a few good fish and...
Tia W. recommends Fish Tales Charters โ€“ River Rocket
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Tim C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tales on tails.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) Share Charter on October 25, 2025
Overall a good morning out, skipper busted his butt trying to find us a Barra but it wasnโ€™t our morning, we managed a few...
Tim C. recommends Fish Tales Charters โ€“ River Rocket
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Josh G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful Environment

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Estuary Trip Share Charter on January 7, 2026
The captain was an amazing trip, even though the weather was be he was able to get us on fish. Although I didnโ€™ reel one...
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Kerrie P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Kerrie, Pedro and Charlie from Echucs

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) Share Charter on November 4, 2025
Darryl was an awesome host! Made our trip adventurous, heโ€™s a great bloke and recommended other tours and places to eat at...
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Gary G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Darryl

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Reef (MAX 5) on December 27, 2025
Great trip.
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