AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 12 most popular fishing tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Catch your own barramundi in Queensland on a 1-hour hands-on fishing lesson at the Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm.
“Had a really good time. Very helpful and very informative about Barramundi. We all caught Barra and all caught a trophies fish. Steve was an awesome bloke.”
A small-group 4-hour cruise on Magnetic Island with snorkel stops, fishing gear onboard, and local boat commentary.
“1st fish wins “the hat”. Eagle nest and kites swooping. Ocean side view of island up close and personalised visit to every inlet and bay - choosing best snorkelling conditions. Drew is so entertaining and knowledgeable. Equipment in good order and cute brown paper bag Read more”
A 2.5-hour guided barra farm tour and fishing session near Daintree, plus a gourmet tasting platter. Small group, big fish.
“My party of 4, we loved the experience of the farm tour with lots of information about the barra, the way they farm and their processes to make the fish ready for market. We got to sample the barra cooked 3 different ways and especially the thrill of catching a barra that put up a…”
5-hour offshore fishing charter from Noosa with bait, tackle, and fish cleaning included. Catch coral trout, snapper, tuna and more.
“Amazing experience and great crew. Had a lot of fun! Would definitely do it again or go for the full day trip.”
A small-group calm-water fishing charter on the Gold Coast Broadwater, with gear, tips, and snacks included for a peaceful 5-hour outing.
“It was my birthday and unfortunately a bad weather for fishing (i have got a rejection from prebooked fishing with another supplier). However, Andreas made it! The places where we were fishing were safe and we have got some good fish! Andreas also treated me with a piece of cake for the birthday”
Port Douglas half-day barra pond fishing in the Daintree with a farm tour and lunch, plus a 1-hour catch-and-release session.
“Amazing , excellent, fantastic, can't praise the boys enough my husband n i have a fabulous time both caught a barra mine was bigger lol will recommend to everyone i talk too and will be taking my boys there next time on back in PD”
Cairns Great Barrier Reef fishing charter for coral trout and red emperor, with lunch and reef taxes included, plus catch cleaned to take home.
“Very cheer-full and helpful staff amazing experience , highly recommend and will revisit if i am in this part of the world again! Thank you for an amazing day out!”
Full-day offshore fishing from Noosa on a 36-ft catamaran, with gear, meals, and fish cleaning included. Targets include tuna and sailfish.
“Great day out with Deep Sea Fishing Co. Pearlies, Pinkies, Tuskys and a couple of big Goldbands and Amberjack. Lachie and Tom were excellent crew who looked after everyone all day. Recommend the full day charter so you get to the better grounds. Thanks for a great day guys! See you in a few months!”
Morning estuary fishing in Cairns on Trinity Inlet. Gear, bait, and guide included for a half-day chase of barra and more.
“Both my wife and my younger girl (7yo) caught a grunter and a salmon each. I caught an eel which got away. Apart from these we (including my 11yo girl) caught a bunch of sharks. Overall a very good day despite the rain!!”
7-hour offshore fishing charter from Noosa with small-group crew, morning and afternoon tea, and cleaned fish ready to take home.
“My partner has been going on charters with Deep Sea Fishing Co. for the last several years and he wouldn't go with anyone else ( and he's pretty picky when it comes to fishing!)”
Private barramundi fishing from Darwin with tide-picked spots, hotel pickup, and included lunch. Fresh or saltwater options.
“Mick our guide was absolutely fantastic took us to every spot he new to give us every chance of catching barramundi we had the best day and would recommend Mick and Saltwater Fishing to anyone wanting a barramundi fishing experience”
Half-day deep sea fishing from Wollongong Harbour on a 60ft charter. Gear, bait, tuition, breakfast, and gutted-cleaned legal catches included.
“Wow we caught fish I’ve never seen! There was just a rainbow of fish waiting to be hooked. Now eating one of the fish same day I have never had such a delicious fish in my life. It was a beautiful red color.”
