Cairns Inlet
The open waters, creeks and deep channels of the Cairns Estuary System are a paradise for anglers and fishermen alike. Cairns-Trinity Inlet is a State Marine Park, this natural habitat has numerous deep holes, mudflats, snags, and drop-offs making it a great location to catch a variety of fish species. The Cairns Estuary area has over 100kms of waterways just at our backdoor, so let us show you our backyard.
Common species of fish caught when Fishing in Cairns Inlet are Fingermark, Mangrove Jack, Estuary Cod, Grunter (Javelin Fish), Salmon, Queen Fish (Queenies), GT's (Trevally), Thread Fin Salmon, Bream, Mud Crabs and 'Every Cairns fishermans dream' ... The Barramundi! Check out the photo gallery to see our happy customers with their catch, this could be you!
Estuary Fishing Share Charter
Max 7 passengers
| MORNING | 7.30am to 12.00pm – Costing $80.00 per person |
| AFTERNOON | 1.30pm to 6.00pm – Costing $80.00 per person |
| FULL DAY | 7.30am to 12.00pm then 1.30pm to 6.00pm – Costing $150.00 per person. Please note there is *no lunch supplied on this charter. |
Transfers Fee may apply, arrangements to be made at the time of booking your fishing Charter.
*NOTE - The charter returns to our mooring at the Marlin Marina (located next to the Pier Shopping centre). We leave the decision for the next hour(ish) to you. Why not have lunch at The Pier Bar & Grill, or Mondos in front of the Hilton Hotel, then a refreshing swim in the Lagoon on the Cairns Esplanade, or maybe shopping in the The Pier Shopping Centre is more your style , the choice is yours!! You will then be meeting at 12.00pm at the Cairns Marlin Marina as there is another 4 ½ hours of fishing to do!!!!
Lure and Fly Fishing
Lure and fly fishing for Trevally, Queen Fish, and Mangrove Jacks and much much more in the deep holes mudflats, drop-offs, snags and wrecks that form diverse & productive ecosystems for fish habitats of the Cairns Estuary System.
Half Day – Private Charter
Conducted on Trinity Inlet, Cairns either Morning 7.30am to 12.00pm or Afternoon 1.30pm to 6.00pm (these times are flexible to suit the customer's needs & wants).
Interested in private tuition?
Fish Tales is happy to take 1 person on the Half Day Private charter tour. A one on one guidance/tuition with the fishing guide, the charter is individually tailored to the needs and wants of the fisher person. Whether lure fishing or fly fishing, live-bait fishing or trolling OR a combination of all four.
Have a Group that wants a day out fishing in Cairns?
A private charter lure/fly fishing can be a group of up to 7 mates with a few beers and as a group gathering for fishing the day is as individual and unique as the group. A great idea for Bucks parties, birthdays or even reward your staff with a work function with a difference, private charter is an opportunity to take a few of your favourite clients out for a day on the Cairns Inlet they will never forget.
We supply all rods & PENN reels; all bait, tackle, lures and fly gear, plus cool & hot drinks, morning or afternoon tea with transfers - adds up to a great day of fishing. Our Motto - We supply Top Quality Gear, to catch Top Quality Fish - so go with a Top Quality Fishing Charter Operator.
For a personalised quote for your private charter contact us today. Fish Tales can offer an hourly rate but a minimum of three hours applies for one charter.