Fish Tales Charters
Fish in Cairns

Guided fishing charters in the smooth tropical waters from cairns in far north queensland, australia. (fish species are seasonal). Species include fingermark, bream, estuary cod, golden trevally, gt-trevally, queen fish (queenies), grunter (javelin fish), mangrove jacks, hairtails, tarpon, thread fin salmon, blue salmon, flathead, mud crab and the dream catch barramundi. Varies location include daintree river, russell river, mulgrave river, trinity inlet, mourilyan harbour and hinchinbrook island. Private charters can be easily arranged either half, full days or multi days. On all our charters we supply all quality rods & reels, sunscreen, all bait & tackle, complimentary cool & hot drinks and our experienced fishing guide `dazzling daza` booking is essential. Minimum is 4 per charter. Full day river fishing on the beautiful mulgrave/russell rivers is $170.00 per person including transported to the river and a delicious lunch. Take the am and pm trip together to make a full day is $160.00 per person. Half day estuary morning 7.30 am to 12.00 pm and afternoon 1.00 pm to 5.30 pm $85.00 per person-maximum 6 per charter. We ask you to bring sunglasses, a hat, camera to capture that special moment and a few beers or bottle of wine is ok.

Darryl has enjoyed fishing all his life, spending every possible moment not only fishing and exploring the local Cairns area from Hinchinbrook Island to Wei pa on the Cape York Peninsula including reef, rivers and creeks in between many a holiday was everlasting will be spent with his wife Raewyn, the dog and a boat in tow. Fish Tales Charters are open to instructing and educating on everything from how to catch our tropical saltwater fish species, to the right handling and protection for the fish species, as well as cooking and dining for all our customers. Fish Tales cater for diverse levels of fishing experience, from the beginner, to the passionate, from the young to the elderly. We cater for families or a group of mates out for a day of fishing and exploring. Cairns Estuary systems mangrove lined waterways have the reputation of being the world’s most different and productive ecosystem they are also home to saltwater crocodiles (sallies) and numerous species of birdlike. Fish Tales go that small further and offer you interesting information about the history of Cairns and if you are lucky enough you might even spot a crocodile. Purchased in 2011 to be custom fitted for commercial survey as well as maximum comfort and space. Specially designed for estuary fishing, river fishing, reef fishing and entice and popper fishing. 2016 a fresh aluminum trailer was designed and built for transportation of vessel to different locations. She is a 20 foot flat base punt, especially designed and built for the level waters of the estuaries and rivers systems of Far North Queensland. Piece of the design plan is to utilize all space available, not only for the fishing equipment and safety equipment but also donate ample of room to move around the boat for that prize catch’ whilst putting less stress on the equipment and the fish. She has a carpeted floor which is easy on your feet and no shoes needed easily cleaned at the final of the day, fresh and ready for tomorrow’s adventures. The two built in live bait tanks retain the selection of bait fresh as a smorgasbord to tempt our saltwater species. To retain the heat of the sun at bay, a canopy covers approximately 34 of the boat yet the front 14 of the boat is not covered, this allows room for the attract fisherman to move when entice fishing.