Estuary & River Fishing

Starting from: $AU120.00

Tour Overview

  • Tour: Estuary and River Fishing
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Suitable for families, couples & backpackers
  • Tour duration: Estuary Fishing: Morning: 7:30am - 12pm / Aftermoon: 1pm - 5:30pm/ Full day: 7:30am - 12pm then 1pm - 5:30pm
  • Number of passengers: max of 6 people
  • Available daily
  • No previous experience needed

Cairns Estuary & River Fishing

This tour operator is owned and operated by Cairns locals who spent many years enjoying fishing from Hinchinbrook Island to Weipa on the Cape York Peninsula including reef, rivers and creeks.

They are happy to take on board different levels of fishing experiences, from first time beginners to advanced and experienced clients. For the non- experienced one of the staff members will be happy to instruct and educate on everything so there is nothing to worry about.

The estuary fishing is done at Trinity Inlet which has one of the world's most diverse and productive eco-system. Once at Trinity Inlet the staff will give interesting information about the history of Cairns. The most common species of fish caught in the area Fingermark, Mangrove Jack, Estuary Cod, Grunter (Javelin Fish), Salmon, Queen Fish (Queenies), GT's (Trevally), Thread Fin Salmon, Bream, Mud Crabs and Barramundi.

The river fishing is done at the Russell / Mulgrave River which is located approximately 40km South of Cairns. The location has premier sport fishing on offer, from bait to lure to fly-fishing.

The estuary fishing is available half or full day when the river fishing is a full day option only. Either tour chosen the experience will be amazing.

Come and fish at Tropical North Queensland.

What's included in the main price

  • Half or full day estuary or river fishing
  • All fishing equipment and bait
  • Cool & hot drinks
  • Morning & afternoon tea
  • Delicious lunch for full day river fishing
  • Your catch cleaned and bagged for you to take home
  • Not applicable
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses

Tour Itinerary

Itinerary 1: Morning Estuary Fishing

Time Description
7:00 Check in at D finger at the Cairns Marina
7:30 The vessel departs the marina
Fishing time
12:00 The vessel arrives back in Cairns

Itinerary 2: Afternoon Estuary Fishing

Time Description
12:30 Check in at D finger at the Cairns Marina
13:00 The vessel departs the marina
Fishing time
17:30 The vessel arrives back in Cairns

Itinerary 3: Full Day Estuary Fishing

Time Description
12:30 Check in at D finger at the Cairns Marina
13:00 The vessel departs the marina
Fishing time
17:30 The vessel arrives back in Cairns
7:00 Check in at D finger at the Cairns Marina
7:30 The vessel departs the marina
Fishing time
12:00 The vessel arrives back in Cairns
Break for lunch (own expense)
12:50 Check in at D finger at the Cairns Marina
13:00 The vessel departs the marina
Fishing time
17:30 The vessel arrives back in Cairns

Itinerary 4: Full Day River Fishing

Time Description
6:00 Check in at D finger at the Cairns Marina
6:30 The vessel departs the marina
Fishing time
12:30 Time to have a delicious lunch prepared by the tour operator
Fishing time
16:30 The vessel arrives back in Cairns

Tour Prices

Rates & Tariffs

Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 Action
Morning Estuary Fihing $120.00 per adult
$120.00 per child
Afternoon Estuary Fihing $120.00 per adult
$120.00 per child
Full Day Estuary Fishing $240.00 per adult
$240.00 per child
River Fishing (full day) $240.00 per adult
$240.00 per child

Levy: A Port fee is levied for all adults and children. This charge and other levies are INCLUDED on our prices.

Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.

Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is to be completed 48 hours prior to departure or on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy.

Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.

Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.

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