It is achievable by sole charter only including overnight extended trips and mothership options for larger groups. Unfortunately, there are no shared charters on offer in the region. There is a variety of quality game fishing boats on offer varying in price from the affordable work horse to the ultimate luxury fishing vessel.

Light Tackle Game Fishing: Full day activity by sole charter only (max.6 pax in your group recommended) fishing in custom made vessels designed for speed and manoeuvring. 10-15kg line class is used for trolling lures or baits for species such as small black marlin, sailfish, wahoo, tuna and dolphin fish on the outer reef some 20 miles offshore. Exciting fishing and is great for the experienced or first time anglers wanting to add a bit of zap into their holiday. Popper Fishing for Big Giant Trevally is available along with snorkelling, island and sand cay sessions on request. Available all year round.

Heavy Tackle Game Fishing: Full day activity by sole charter only (max 4 pax. in your group recommended) fishing in custom made vessels designed for speed and manoeuvring. 24-37kg line class is used for trolling live baits and lures for big black marlin. It is formula one fishing and the ultimate angling goal for the most serious of anglers. Some fitness is definitely required to tangle with a potential a 1000lb fish. Available only between late September through to late December. This is when the big Pacific Black Marlin come to breed with our smaller stallions right on our doorstep. Travelling time from your chosen destination, whether it be Port Douglas or Lizard Island destination is around 80 minutes. We are the closest port to these exotic destination on the east coast of Australia. Other species you may encounter undergoing this activity may include massive wahoo, dogtooth tuna and spanish mackerel. It's the biggest adrenalin rush you'll ever get as an angler !

Port Douglas Game Fishing Charters


Dragon Lady Reef Fishing And Game Fishing Port Douglas

Dragon Lady is a purpose built 34ft Cairns Custom Craft Game Boat, operating out of the Port Douglas Marina. She boat offers a varieties of options for the visiting angler - reef fishing for quality table fish including red emperor, coral trout, small & large mouth nannygai, and light game fishing with the latest Shimano tackle for the larger pelagic species such as spanish mackerel, tuna, wahoo, shark and sailfish. »More...

MV Joe Joe was launched in 2001 and is a 19.1 metre fibreglass high speed - planning hull capable of a top speed exceeding 34 knots and cruising comfortably at 25 knots. She has no peers in her class on Australia's east coast and is the ultimate luxurious game fishing adventure. No compromise was taken when this blue water quarterhorse was built. »More...

The only legendary game boat which has stood the test of time in Port Douglas - Reel Screamer is an icon. Poised on the edge of the best big game fishing grounds, Reel Screamer awaits to transport you to the 'reel' marlin and game fishing action. »More...

Phantom is a versatile, spacious, luxury Precision cruiser offering guests a tailor-made charter to suit their needs in "sleep on the reef" air-conditioned comfort - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and luxury fittings. »More...

Port Douglas has a new addition to its game fishing fleet - The Joker. The slender lines of this 36ft Blackwatch vessel, the twin 420hp Yanmar motors, and all the mod cons make it a real head-turner. »More...

WatchDog is a brand new, state of the art 40ft Black Watch. With almost 1100 hp powering her, WatchDog can get you to those remote fishing destinations quickly, allowing you more fishing time to catch that big one. »More...