15 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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8.From Port Douglas: Barramundi Pond Fishing with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 3h 30m · from $109

From Port Douglas, Hook-A-Barra takes you to a Daintree barramundi farm for a fish-farm tour, viewing tanks, one hour of guided catch-and-release fishing, and lunch. Guides including Michael, Leigh, Steve, and Adam help beginners and children handle the fish safely and confidently.

“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”

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9.Wonga Beach: Hook-A-Barra Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm learning to hook and release barramundi. Your English-speaking guides provide tackle, bait, tips, and access to viewing tanks. Beginners are welcome, while experienced anglers can try fly fishing.

“Hook a fish and release was fun but seems a little pricy for just 60 minutes.”

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10.Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Fishing Charter with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 9 hours · from $240

Leave Cairns early with guides such as Eddie, Devon, and Andrew, then fish reef grounds within 50 kilometers of shore. Expect about 90 minutes to reach the first spot, expert help with bait and fish handling, a buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and your catch cleaned and packed for home.

“Professional crew, helped with the baiting, great knowledge of the fishing spots and fish species”

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11.Cairns: Morning Estuary Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 4h 30m · from $106

Meet guide Darryl or another experienced skipper at Cairns Marlin Marina for a 4.5-hour morning charter through Trinity Inlet. Fish open water, creeks, channels, mudflats and snags with rods, Penn Slammer reels, bait, tackle, ice and water supplied. Small groups and private trips are available.

“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!!”

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12.Full Day 9 Hour Offshore Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $247

Join Deep Sea Fishing Co. Noosa for a 6 am to 3 pm offshore trip aboard Catch 22, Deepsea 7, or Deepsea 11. Crew members such as Lachie, Tom, Locky, and Clint help you fish outer reefs for snapper, pearl perch, mackerel, tuna, and more. Bait, tackle, meals, water, and fish cleaning are included.

“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!”

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13.Freshwater or Saltwater Barramundi Fishing Day Trip from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $321

Start at 5:00 am with hotel pickup in Darwin and spend about eight hours chasing barramundi at a tide-selected freshwater or saltwater site. Guides such as Mick and Mickey handle the fishing plan, lunch, snacks, and return transport. Crocodile sightings and lost fish are possible parts of the day.

“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”

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14.3/4 Day 7 Hour Offshore Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $211

Join Deep Sea Fishing Co. Noosa aboard Catch 22 for a seven-hour offshore trip from Tewantin. Captain Clint and deckhand Jack may take you up to 15 nautical miles to local reefs, with bait, tackle, tea and cleaned fish included. The boat carries no more than 10 people.

“Clint the skipper and jack the decky were fantastic, good boat, good vibes. Good rods and well setup, will definitely book again.”

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15.Half-Day Deep Sea Fishing in Wollongong – Weekdays only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $143

Meet at Wollongong Harbour at 6:00 am for a six-hour fishing trip aboard Aquilla Fishing Charters’ 60ft Conquest. Your crew supplies rods, tackle, bait, a fishing licence, breakfast, and help on deck. Fish between Stanwell Park and Shellharbour, with legal catches cleaned for you.

“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.”

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