Things to do in Port Douglas, Queensland: The Best Fishing Charters & Tours

October 2, 2021 Layne Dawes

Tuck into succulent five-star meals in Port Douglas, the culinary gem of Queensland, or suck down a killer cocktail at a casually swanky lounge. A perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforest at Daintree and the beaches at Cape Tribulation, this Queensland town has an out-of-this-world setting. Sunbathe on the golden sands of Four Mile Beach, then melt into perfect pampering at one of Port Douglas’ glorious day spas for the ultimate in relaxation.
Restaurants in Port Douglas

1. Out n About Sportfishing Tours

Excellent
89%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 240 reviews

Out n About Sportfishing Tours

Hook up and experience the thrill of fishing on one of Out N About's popular sportfishing tours. Enjoy estuary and in-shore reef fishing on your tour while using a variety of fishing methods to enhance your time on the water. Experienced guides offer personalised service with a maximum of only 6 guests. Affordable half day shared charters run from 8am-12pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm daily. Also specialising in Private Charters designed for your individual needs, snorkel Low Isles and fish inshore reefs and estuaries, go night fishing, use poppers, lures, fly or live bait, it’s up to you! Locally owned and operated Out n About offers the opportunity to get out on the water and enjoy the regions beautiful surrounds while pulling in a line. A great value tour and suitable for the novice to experienced angler, a must do while visiting Port Douglas.

2. Windswell Kitesurfing and Standup Paddle

Excellent
92%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 156 reviews

Windswell Kitesurfing and Standup Paddle

Windswell is local company based in Port Douglas offering Charters, Kitesurfing and SUP (standup paddle boarding) instruction and tours. WindSwell has experienced IKO instructors to accommodate all levels of riders in private or group lessons. All instructors are qualified in first aid and there is a safety boat and first aid kit on standby for offshore trips. All lessons are safe, progressive, fun and great value for money. Our aim is to make our students competent, independent kitesurfers, certifying all our students with the IKO Kiteboarder Card. Using the latest kite surfing gear, all students are equipped with flotation vests, wetsuits, and helmets. New this year is the Instructor/Student helmet-cam radio communications to aid in faster learning. SUP tours explore beautiful Four Mile Beach, Low Isles and the rainforest rivers. We invite riders of all experience and age to join us for our regular social events, Sunday Sessions, epic Downwinders and fitness sessions.

3. Zulu Gamefishing Charters

Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 7 reviews

Zulu Gamefishing Charters

Zulu Gamefishing Charters and Levante Fishing Charters are based out of The Reef Marina, Port Douglas - the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. We offer the most convenient private charter options to explore the wonders of the Coral Sea and the outer Great Barrier Reef and beyond. Big game fishing, trolling, bottom fishing and leisure charter specialists.

4. Strike Zone Sportfishing

Excellent
87%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 15 reviews

Strike Zone Sportfishing

Strike Zone Sportfishing offers half and full day, estuary and reef fishing charters from beautiful Port Douglas. With more than 15 years experience on The Great Barrier Reef, you are assured of a quality fishing experience.

5. Aquis Fishing Charters

Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Aquis Fishing Charters

Fully individual customised Fishing and Snorkeling charters on The Great Barrier Reef leaving Port Douglas. We will organise your trip around you and can do Fishing and snorkeling in the one trip. Meals and Soft Drink/ Water provided. Design YOUR perfect day on the Reef! Don't get caught up in the large crowds maximum of 9 on board at one time.

6. Hook Up Charters

Excellent
97%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 62 reviews

Hook Up Charters

With 20 years of local experience, Shawry will take you on an adventure of a lifetime. With access to some of the most pristine fishing locations Tropical FNQ has to offer, and using an array of techniques, we will be targeting all local fish species. Mud crabbing is also available on private charter. Max 4 people. Private and share estuary and inshore reef charters

7. East Coast Angling

Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 11 reviews

East Coast Angling

From our home base in Port Douglas, East Coast Angling travel to some of the most stunning and remote sportfishing locations on the globe and we do it in the best boats, with the most professional gear, and an expert crew. Our whole operation is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate fishing experience. We practice a strong ethos towards catch and release sportfishing and we aim to show our guests the exciting visual aspect of topwater sportfishing. We encourage bringing home a fish for a meal but we are against the unnecessary filling of eskys day in day day out from a sustainability point of view. Providing a new adventure for the everyday angler, our unique trip packages and ability to cater for just about any fishing style is what sets us apart. Our intimate knowledge of the far north and outer Coral Sea, combined with decades of professional sportfishing experience means you’ll never have a better opportunity to chase down your bucket list of trophy fish.

8. Exceed Sportfishing

Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 22 reviews

Exceed Sportfishing

Specialising in private and shared charters with a maximum of 5 people. Suitable for both experienced anglers & beginners. Our vessel is a custom built Haines Hunter is with over 400hp & the latest Simrad Electronics, 3D scanning, top quality gear and Bluetooth stereo. Our skipper Jake Wyatt has experience in all aspects of fishing from estuary species to 1000lb black Marlin. Our passion is putting smiles on faces. The excitement customers get as they land their catch is what it's all about!

9. Norseman Reef Fishing

Excellent
80%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 75 reviews

Norseman Reef Fishing

Norseman Reef Fishing offers day reef fishing tours on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Port Douglas at the Reef Marina. Our 60 foot custom built boat is fast and comfortable. Our expert fishing guides are very experienced and will help you to catch a monster! Custom rods and Penn reels provided. Norseman has 25 years local reef fishing experience and we will get you on the fish!

10. Saltaire Charters

Excellent
70%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Saltaire Charters

Saltaire Charters is a sportfishing buisnessworking out of The Reef Marina in Port Douglas. We fish on the Great Barrier Reef and coral sea. Most forms of fishing are catered for including reef fishing,light and heavy tackle fishing,GT popper fishing,jigging,fly fishing. Some of the species we target are coral trout,red emperor,spanish mackerel,yellow fin tuna,black marlin,sailfish giant trevaly

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.