Estuary Fishing - Fish Tales Charters

Highlights

• Knowledgeable and experienced local guide
• Learn about Cairns' fascinating history
• Catch different varieties of tropical saltwater fish
• Spot saltwater crocodiles and native birds

Description

The Cairns Estuary system is known by fishermen and anglers as a paradise filled with creeks, open waters and deep channels just waiting to be explored. Cairns-Trinity Inlet, which is also a State Marine Park, is a natural environment teeming with fish species thanks to many and varied mudflats, deep holes, drop-offs and snags. The region around Cairns Estuary is criss-crossed with waterways measuring more than 100 kilometres in total.

Some of the fish species commonly caught while fishing in Cairns Inlet include Mangrove Jack, Fingermark, Estuary Cod, Salmon, Grunter or Javelin Fish, Queen Fish or Queenies, Thread Fin Salmon, GT’s or Trevally, Mud Crabs, Bream and of course the Barramundi, coveted by fishermen everywhere.

The waterways of the Cairns Estuary network are lined with mangroves and are famous for being the most fruitful and diverse ecosystem in the world. Saltwater crocodiles or salties also roam the area, together with a mind-boggling array of bird species. Fish Tales enhances your experience even further by providing you with fascinating information concerning Cairns’ history. If you’re particularly lucky you might even catch sight of a lurking crocodile. You’ll have the time of your life on a laid back yet invigorating day of fishing and talking about anything under the sun—anything but politics, that is.

A Guided Estuary Fishing Adventure will have you benefitting from Darryl and Raewyn’s intimate knowledge of and detailed experience fishing in the waters of Cairns and the surrounding region, making your experience with Fish Tales Charters one of the most enriching you’ve ever had. Fish Tales Cairns Fishing Charters welcome people of all levels of experience and offer instruction and education on all fishing-related skills, from how to catch the different varieties of tropical saltwater fish to how to properly care for and handle the various species. You will even be shown how to cook and dine with your catches.

Fish Tales Cairns fishing tours are suitable for people of all ages and all levels of fishing ability, from complete beginners to expert fishermen. Tours can also be tailored to families and groups of friends for a fun-filled day out on the estuary.

Trips Includes

• All top quality rods & reels
• All bait & tackle
• Cool & hot drinks
• Experienced fishing guide
• Esky with ice

Duration

• Half day - allow 4.5 hours
• Full day - allow 10 hours (includes 1 hour lunch break)

Departures

• Half day - 7.30am and 1pm
• Full day - 7.30am (returns by 5.30pm)
• Departs from Cairns Marlin marina in front of the Pier Shopping Centre
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Maximum of 6 people per share charter
• Larger groups can easily be catered for via multiple boats
• Bring along sunnies, hat, camera & a few beers are OK
• Full day option combines morning & afternoon half day tours & allows you 1 hour for lunch from 12pm to 1pm (lunch not included)

Normal Retail Price

• Estuary Fishing:
  • half day AUD$120.00
  • full day AUD$240.00