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About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Cairns Estuary Morning Fishing Charter

from 6.30am to 11.00am.

We supply all rods & reels, all bait (live & dead) & tackle, bottles of water and you will be guided by our experienced fishing guide.

We ask you to wear a long sleeve cotton shirt with a wide brim hat and bring along sunnies, sunscreen and a few cans are okay.

The open waters, creeks and deep channel of the The Cairns Estuary System are an extremely important part of the breeding cycle of juvenile fish. This offers exceptional fishing for adult species in the Cairns area. This Stet Marine Park is a natural habitat to deep holes, mudflats, snags and drop-offs for a wide variety of fish species.

This is live bait fishing for the following fish species (but not limited too) Javelinfish, Fingermark, Mangrove Jack, Queenfish, Trevally species, Threadfin including King & Blue, Bream, Estuary Cod including Gold-spotted & Black-spotted, Flathead, Hairtail, Tarpon, Giant Mudcrab, and barramundi.

Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 hours
1 Person	$650.00
2 People	$650.00
3 People	$650.00
4 People	$650.00
5 People	$650.00
6 People	$650.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,300.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,300.00
9 People (two boats)	$1,300.00
10 People (two boats)	$1,300.00
11 People (two boats)	$1,300.00
12 People (two boats)	$1,300.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Darryl W.

Independent Guide

Adventurous

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

About Your Guide

Darryl W.

Independent Guide

Proudly owned and operated by Cairns locals Darryl and Raewyn, this fishing experience is built on a lifelong passion for the water. Darryl has spent most of his life fishing, exploring the local Cairns region from Hinchinbrook Island to Weipa on the Cape York Peninsula, as well as Karumba—a coastal locality in the Shire of Carpentaria. From reefs to rivers and creeks in between, many holidays have always been spent with his wife Raewyn, their dogs, and a boat in tow.

With extensive local knowledge and a wealth of fishing experience across Cairns and Far North Queensland, Darryl stands out as a highly skilled fishing guide. He has also worked as a fishing guide in Papua New Guinea alongside Captain Barry Cross, who introduced him to the world of popper fishing on the Great Barrier Reef for GTs (Giant Trevally).

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Any fish over a metre!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish and Seafood

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Any fish over a metre!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish and Seafood

What’s your favorite band?

none

What’s your favorite movie?

Anything to do with cars and motors!

What’s your favorite sports team?

Anything to do with cars and motors!

What’s your drink of choice?

Cold beer!

What was your last halloween costume?

None!

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Another fishing rod & reel!

How did you get started guiding?

My wife!

What makes you different from other guides?

My Humour!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

Areas Fished

Trinity Inlet

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Cairns Estuary AM Charter

Boat Type: River Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Subsee
Year Built: 1999
Boat Length: 6'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: River Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Subsee
Year Built: 1999
Boat Length: 6'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury Seapro
Total Horsepower: 115
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Live bait tanks, Seating in middle of vessel, Outboard Engine, fish finder, gps, compass.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, a few cans are okay and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

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After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.

Cairns Estuary Am Charter

About Your Trip

About Your Trip

Pricing Matrix

About Your Guide

About Your Guide

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

Start Location & Lodging Options

About Your Boat

About Your Boat

Trip Details & Amenities

Target Species

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

First Time Booking with Us?