Fishing in Port Douglas Australia

In the Far North, there are multitudes of fishing environments to experience. From calm water estuary fishing where barramundi and mangrove jack are on offer, to big game fishing on the outer barrier reef where marlin are the prize, Port Douglas is a prime fishing hub.
Whether you want to tinker with a handline and a wiggly worm on a hook off the beach, or take a guided sportfishing tour with professionals, you will be catered for in Port Douglas. And not only that, the variety of fish that can be caught in this area is staggering.

Marlin is big game. It's the equivalent to catching a tiger in the African wilderness, without the danger of driving it to extinction. Boat tours operate daily to hunt for the marlin. These are large fish, several meters long and they provide an exciting fight for any angler.

• Mangrove Jack
  
• Coral Trout
  
• Flathead
  
• Sooty Grunter
  
• Barracuda
  
• Snapper
  
• Red Emperor
  
• Sweetlip
  
• Spanish Mackerel
  
• Jungle Perch
  
• Queenfish

…the list goes on…as does the type of fishing in tropical Far North Queensland.

• Estuary - Mangrove-lined creeks such as Dicksons Inlet are a breeding ground for many marine creatures. Top catches include Mangrove Jack, Flathead and Whiting. While fishing in this area, place a few crab pots alongside the mangroves and score a feed of fresh mud crabs.
  
• Beach - There is very little surf in this part of the world, making beach fishing relatively easy. Large scavengers patrol this area of water, including small sharks and mackerel.
  
• Reef - One of the most popular areas to fish because of the crystal clear waters and exotic fish in great numbers. Coral Trout are the big prize when fishing the reef.
  
• Deep Sea - This is where the big boys play. Seek out marlins, big sharks, and barracuda.

When fishing in the Far North, please respect fishing seasons, bag limits, and the fragile tropical ecosystem. If you don't intend to eat your fish, release it back to the wild to live another day.