Fishing in & around Port Douglas
Whether it's heavy tackle fishing for giant black marlin, reef fishing for Red Emperor, or chasing Mangrove Jack and Barramundi up the creek or off the beach, Port Douglas offers great fishing opportunities for all ages, budgets, and levels of experience.

Private charters with experienced and professional crew, day reef fishing trips, beach fishing, estuary fishing, even self-drive fishing boats. Whatever your preference, Port Douglas offers suitable fishing experiences for all... you don't even have to go to the reef!

Both Dickson Inlet and Four Mile Beach offer ideal fishing opportunities without leaving land or town. Popular spots include Sugar Wharf, Island Point, Port Rd and Dicksons Inlet. Self-drive and guided fishing tours are also available.

Calm Water Fishing
Backing on to the town of Port Douglas Australia is Dickson's Inlet, kilometres of mangrove lined waterways great for calmwater fishing. Guided fishing trips depart the Marina Mirage in Port Douglas and you will have your line wet within minutes.

Fish 1 - Estuary, Inshore, Reef Fishing & Sight Seeing

Get away from the crowds and join your guide Nick on his custom built 6mtr North Wind. Experience all the fishing excitement that Far North Queensland has to offer, from the elusive Barra to the sought after Coral Trout and everything in between. Maximum of 5 passengers, light refreshments, sunscreen, insect repellant, plus all tackle & bait supplied.
Phone: +61 7 4094 1671

, Port Douglas Queensland 4877

Out 'N' About Fishing Charters

Come aboard our Southwind 5.8 mtr purpose built vessel powered by a Yamaha 100 hp - 4 stroke engine, ideal for Sportfishing + Flyfishing & quick escape to Islands or Reef. Join your experienced guide Steve on one of our tours, test your skill chasing Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Queenfish, Trevally or Fingermark; you might even spot a croc. Shimano fishing gear supplied / refreshments included.
Phone: +61.7 4098 520

, Port Douglas Queensland 4877

Trinity Sportsfishing ~ Calmwater fishing

Catch the excitement of calmwater fishing. Half day trips 7 days a week. Fish for the elusive Barramundi and many more with your guide aboard a 6-metre vessel specially designed for sportsfishing. we supply quality rods, reels & tackle for lure or live-bait fishing. Half day fishing trips, night fishing trips and sole charter available.
Phone: +61 7 4099 5031

, Port Douglas Queensland 4877

Tropical Fishing & Eco Tours

Estuary & Reef Fishing: Take a leisurely 4 hour fishing trip in the local waters, location dependant on tides and weather. Sunset Eco Tour: Learn about the mangrove enviroment, its wildlife residents and some of the history of Port Douglas as the boat travel up Dickson Inlet & then into Packers Creek. All bait & tackle supplied. Light refreshments provided. Available for Filming & Private Charter.
Phone: +61 7 4099 4272

, Port Douglas Queensland 4877

Game Fishing
Port Douglas Australia is an ideal departure point for light tackle and heavy tackle game fishing trips. The tropical waters of the Coral Sea & Great Barrier Reef are home to Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Sailfish and many other species.

Kamari Game Fishing Charters - Port Douglas Australia

Fish the Great Barrier Reef for marlin, sailfish, wahoo...
Kamari Game Fishing Charters are available for customised fishing trips including light tackle fishing, heavy tackle fishing, single day fishing trips, overnight, long distance or extended fishing charters.
Kamari is surveyed to explore the entire Great Barrier Reef and comfortably sleeping six passengers, making it the ultimate vessel for an extended fishing trip with friends.

Marina Mirage, Port Douglas Queensland 4877

Wee Jock Game Fishing Charters - Port Douglas Australia

Wee Jock is a custom built big game vessel that has it all. Ultra modern design superbly outfitted with all the very latest. All rods are custom made and compliment the finest Shimano reels available.
When you join the crew of Wee Jock you will be in very capable hands. Years of experience have enabled this team to capture a number of sport and game fishing titles in tournaments along the east coast of Australia.
Phone: 0417 479 525

Marina Mirage, Port Douglas Queensland 4877

Reef Fishing
Port Douglas Australia offers a variety of fishing options for those wanting to spend time reef fishing on the Great Barrier Reef. Experienced crew share fishing tips, while the skipper calls on his local knowledge to predict where the fish will be biting under the days conditions.

Dooreen Too Reef Fishing Charters - Port Douglas

Dooreen Too is a magnificant purpose built charter boat with long range capabilities and is registered to carry up to 12 passengers.
With air-conditioned cabins, shaded walk around decks, two sports fishing dinghies and ample refrigeration, Dooreen Too is perfectly suited for day and night reef fishing or extended fishing charters.
Phone: +61 427 993 391

PO Box 645, Port Douglas Queensland 4877

Dragon Lady Fishing Charters - Port Douglas Australia

Dragon Lady Fishing Charters offer a variety of options for anglers; from reef fishing for quality table fish, to light game fishing with the latest Shimano tackle for the larger pelagic species such as spanish mackerel, tuna, wahoo, shark and sailfish.
For the ultimate fishing experience, Dragon Lady Fishing Charters offer heavy tackle game fishing for marlin using custom built rods and top of the range reels.
Phone: (04) 29 372 46

Marina Mirage, Port Douglas Queensland 4877

M.V. Norseman - Full Day Fishing - Port Douglas

Departing from the Closehave Marina Port Douglas, M.V. Norseman offers a full day family fishing trip to the Great Barrier Reef. With 52ft of high speed luxury there's plenty of room to move around and drop a line, or relax in inside in airconditioned comfort.
Bait, tackle, handlines & rods are included, along with a smorgasbord lunch and morning & afternoon tea plus complimentary transfers within Port Douglas.
Phone: +61.7 4099 5031 Fax: +61.7 4099 5013

Closehaven Marina, Port Douglas Queensland 4877

Shore Fishing
Port Douglas and surrounds offer a variety of shore fishing and self-drive fishing options. Sugar Wharf and Four Mile Beach provide onshore fishing opportunities without leaving town, while Lake Tinaroo and Barramundi Gardens are nearby alternatives.

Behind the township, the sheltered mangrove habitat of Dickson Inlet offers kilometers of waterways ideal for fishing for Mangrove Jack, Barramundi & Bream; just minutes from town and accessible via self-drive boats or calmwater fishing boats.

Barramundi Gardens Sport Fishing

Experience the thrill of catching the elusive Barramundi. All fishing gear supplied. Only 25 minutes from Port Douglas. Family rates available.