7 Australia Fishing Trips Worth Booking

1.Hook A Barra Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $48Our pick

At Hook-A-Barra near Wonga Beach, you get one hour to learn barramundi fishing, use supplied rods and lures, and fish catch-and-release ponds stocked with more than 1,500 barra. Guides, including Steve, help beginners handle the gear, while viewing tanks and the onsite Barra Kitchen add interest for non-fishers.

“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.”

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2.Out n About Sportfishing for Share and Private Charters on Reef and Estuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · from $154

Fish the Great Barrier Reef or Dickson Inlet from Port Douglas with up to six people per boat. Skippers including Malcolm, Sean, Paul, and Rossco help beginners and experienced anglers use supplied rods, reels, and bait during this flexible four-hour trip.

“U can’t keep the fish u catch!! Not point of going fishing! The fishing spots was good.. the guy was very helpful”

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3.Cairns Estuary Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews

Join Darryl or Dazza from Fish Tales Charters at 6:30 am for 4.5 hours aboard the 19-foot River Rocket. Fish Trinity Inlet for barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Queenfish, and more, while watching mangroves and saltwater crocodiles from a small, sheltered boat.

“Highly disappointed as we caught apparently ( the most embarrassing fish to catch according to Daryl) both throw backs but we had a great afternoon out on the water … what we missed on in catching Daryl made up in chatting, jokes and a job offer for our son in law from another customer!”

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4.4H Snorkeling and Fishing Cruise on Magnetic Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $114

Join local operator Drew for a four-hour cruise around Magnetic Island. Snorkel at bays such as Florence and Arthur, try fishing with supplied gear, visit boat-only coves, and hear lively island stories. The eight-person limit keeps the outing friendly and flexible.

“This trip is run by an owner/operator local, Drew. He caters for those who love fishing, for snorkelers with top quality gear or for those who just want to soak up the sun on a secluded beach. Very engaging commentary all the way, Drew knows the history of the island, lovRead more”

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5.Hook-A-Barra Fishing and Farm Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $78

At Hook-A-Barra near Wonga Beach, you’ll tour the Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm, feed young barra, watch fish being harvested, then fish with guides such as Luke, Lee, Gaz, or Flynn. Finish with a gourmet platter featuring barramundi prepared three ways.

“Had a great day out learning about barramundi farming. Our guide Luke was friendly and knowledgeable. We were then treated to a delicious Barra grazing platter and had fun catching a barramundi”

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6.1/2 Day 5 Hour Offshore Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $175

Join Deep Sea Fishing Co. Noosa for a five-hour trip aboard a 36-foot Cougar catamaran. Clint, Seb, Chucky, Robbie, and the crew help with bait, tackle, and filleting. Fish offshore for snapper, coral trout, mackerel, tuna, and more, with morning or afternoon departures.

“Had a great time got to see a dolphin and caught about 10 fish between the 2 of us and got to keep 3.”

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7.Gold Coast’s Broadwater Private Calm Water Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $358

Join Andreas and Cooper aboard Beachcomber for a private five-hour fishing trip on the sheltered Gold Coast Broadwater. Depart from Howard Street Boat Ramp at 7:00 am, with rods, tackle, tips, snacks, bottled water, and soft drinks supplied. The boat can collect you from the beach using its front ladder.

“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”

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