What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Cairns, Queensland for the first time?

Get a good guide! Be aware the sun and wind are both pretty fierce in Cairns during October. The tide during your trip is important. Book a mid-week day to avid the crowds on the best local spots. Be polite and friendly to your captain - you chose him, but he didn't choose you!

Give this charter boat a call or book online as I did and you will be surely impressed and more than likely catch a fish or two and decent size / variety.

Where a long sleeve shirt. Have your fish cooked at the Salt House. It was the most incredible meal I've ever had. Great for teenagers to experienced fishermen.

Relax and have a good time learn the ways of the experienced angler like the captain

Fish/ no fish - just enjoy being here and learning a bit off the fishing guide. I did!!

Check out how to rig a line to catch reed fish. Take your own rig to fit on line or just go with the the flow.

Bring some warm gear for first hour or two if going on an excursion. Looknat the boat and if you can smell fish go for it

Make sure you use Paradise Sportfishing Adventures.. A great way to see the Cairns waterway inlets and catch your live bait before you fish..

Fishing without a boat can be difficult. However, doing some research beforehand can result in some success.

If you are in any doubt if you will be seasick then take seasickness tablets before as 2 people on my trip were VERY seasick

The reef is great for fishing, but be sure when you book a trip what fish you can catch and that the season is not closed.

We booked this trip using Fishing Booker and were very pleased. If you plan to take your catch home bring an ice chest/cooler.

Find out what was caught the day before and where. Also where are they going on the day of your charter

Summer months are better however if you are there in winter, hook up with Justin & All Tackle Sportfishing.

Book with Coral Sea Sportfishing Safaries. Appropriate for any angler. Even beginners. Captain Harry will find the fish!

Must book this fella had an awesome day even had home made muffins very nice indeed ! 10/10

The barramundi wouldn’t be very active because its cold..reef fishing is fine though!

Book a fishing charter with a top rated company and you will not be dissappointed

Do your homework on which trip to book in relation to time of year and best chance to make a catch.

Sunscreen and a hat and buff cover ur body as much as you can. Sun is harsh on the water always

watch the weather for best days to book as the conditions can determine days outcome

The time of year is not the best for the really big fish however still a great experience

Do not go out with paradise fishing charter, such a fraud, has no knowledge on fishing the area

Do your research and go with the right charter to suit your fishing style and target species!