Captain

Darryl Wilson

Nationality: Australian
Languages: English
Experience: 26 years

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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.

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Fish Tales – Don't Know

4.6 / 5

(14 reviews)

4.6 / 5

(14 reviews)

Cairns • 20 ft • 5 persons

Last booking: 4 days ago

Trips from US $824

Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket

4.5 / 5

(40 reviews)

4.5 / 5

(40 reviews)

Cairns • 20 ft • 6 persons

Trips from US $103

Fishing Reports

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!

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

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!

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.

Saturday 12th October 2019

Oct 12, 2019 Cairns

Only takes one Spanish Mackerel for Dave while reef fishing from Cairns. Guess the weight?

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.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.5 / 5

out of 5 stars from 54 reviews

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Boat

4.5 / 5

Crew

4.6 / 5

Experience

4.5 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (46)

Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet-Blue Threadfin

Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet-Javelinfish

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Angler rating

5 stars		36
4 stars		11
3 stars		4
2 stars		2
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	81%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	89%
Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	92%
Caught fish
	63%

Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	92%
Caught fish
	63%

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Anthony K.

Brisbane, QLD

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Half day fishing charter with Mike

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on August 12, 2018

Anthony K.

Brisbane, QLD

4.0 / 5

Aug 12, 2018

Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared

Half day fishing charter with Mike

VERIFIED

Good fishing trip mike was a good host and tour guide. Pity not catching more fish on a fine morning day.

Anthony K. recommends Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket

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Darryl Wilson (The Captain)

Replied on August 12, 2018

Hi Anthony. Many thanks for choosing to take a fishing charter with us; then writing a review. Cheers Darryl and Raewyn

Darryl Wilson (The Captain)

Replied on August 12, 2018

Hi Anthony. Many thanks for choosing to take a fishing charter with us; then writing a review. Cheers Darryl and Raewyn

Captain replied

Fiona L.

Brisbane, Queensland

4.3 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Darryl

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared on January 20, 2018

Fiona L.

Brisbane, Queensland

4.3 / 5

Jan 20, 2018

Half Day Trip (AM) – Shared

Fishing with Darryl

VERIFIED

Fiona L. recommends Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket

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Darryl Wilson (The Captain)

Replied on January 30, 2018

Thank Fiona for coming out with us. Good to meet you. Regards Darryl

Darryl Wilson (The Captain)

Replied on January 30, 2018

Thank Fiona for coming out with us. Good to meet you. Regards Darryl

Captain replied

Kerong W.

Brisbane, Queensland

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) – Shared on December 21, 2016

Kerong W.

Brisbane, Queensland

5.0 / 5

Dec 21, 2016

Half Day Trip (PM) – Shared

December fishing trip

VERIFIED

Our guide Darryl is awesome, very friendly, patient, knowledgeable and experienced.

Kerong W. recommends Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket

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Darryl Wilson (The Captain)

Replied on December 25, 2016

Thank you Kerong Wu and your family for coming out with us. It was a pleasure to have you on board for two days-one estuary catching Mangrove Jacks, Fingermark and small trevally and again on the second day trying very hard your luck casting poppers for Trevally on the great barrier reef. When next you are in Cairns do come out again. Your Fishing Guide Darryl at Fish Tales` Charters

Darryl Wilson (The Captain)

Replied on December 25, 2016

Captain replied

Kane F.

Australia

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Full DFay with Fish Tales

VERIFIED Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5) on July 6, 2017

Kane F.

Australia

4.0 / 5

Jul 6, 2017

Full Day Trip – Reef (MAX 5)

Full DFay with Fish Tales

VERIFIED

Day was suppose to be calm got out on reef rough as. We all got sick, but captain bought us back in to smoother waters where we came good and hit up on an esky full of fish to take home. Great Day

Day was suppose to be calm got out on reef rough as. We all got sick, but captain bought us back in to smoother waters where...

Kane F. recommends Fish Tales – Don't Know

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Darryl Wilson (The Captain)

Replied on August 6, 2017

Hi Kane, Thank you for booking with us. Unfortunately, it has been a very windy winter so far. We think you had one of the best day`s fishing not only did you get to catch different fish species but the Hump Back Whales came in real close. Do come and visit us again. Your Hosts Darryl and Raewyn at `Fish Tales` Charters

Darryl Wilson (The Captain)

Replied on August 6, 2017

Hi Kane,
Thank you for booking with us. Unfortunately, it has been a very windy winter so far.
We think you had one of the best day`s fishing not only did you get to catch different fish species but the Hump Back Whales came in real close.
Do come and visit us again. Your Hosts Darryl and Raewyn at `Fish Tales` Charters

Captain replied

Lesley P.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

A really good day out!

Full Day Trip – Reef (Shared) on June 9, 2014

Lesley P.

4.7 / 5

Jun 9, 2014

Full Day Trip – Reef (Shared)

A really good day out!

Unfortunately we did not catch eatable fish; if we have this would have been a 5 star review. However, the captain did all he could to put us in places we ought to have caught fish that were not too small or an inedible species. When it became evident we were going to go home empty-handed, the Captain pulled out some live bait to hook a 2m bull shark! We would happily go out with Vessel `don’t know` and FishingBooker again! Visited June 2014

Unfortunately we did not catch eatable fish; if we have this would have been a 5 star review. However, the captain did all...

Lesley P. recommends Fish Tales – Don't Know

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Captain
Darryl Wilson

Hey, I'm Captain Darryl Wilson

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Fish Tales – Don't Know

Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket

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Fishing Reports

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Half day fishing charter with Mike

Half day fishing charter with Mike

Fishing with Darryl

Fishing with Darryl

December fishing trip

December fishing trip

Full DFay with Fish Tales

Full DFay with Fish Tales

A really good day out!

A really good day out!

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