Fishing Trips in Australia: 5 Ranked on What Lands in the Price

1.Hook A Barra Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend one hour fishing for barramundi at Hook-A-Barra, near Wonga Beach in Far North Queensland. Your guide provides rods, tackle, lures or bait, tuition, and hands-on help at ponds stocked with more than 1,500 fish. You can also see barramundi in viewing tanks and buy fresh fish or fillets separately.

“We had the best fun we caught so many in there smaller fish pond . I hooked 3 big ones in the big pond but only landed one , the fight was fantastic he was 78cm catch and release. We had the best time would definitely recommend it”

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2.Cairns Estuary Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews

Meet Darryl at Marlin Marina for a 4.5-hour fishing charter aboard the 19-foot River Rocket. Fish Trinity Inlet among mangroves for grunter, queenfish, threadfin, mangrove jack, and perhaps barramundi, while watching for crocodiles and other wildlife. Gear, bait, water, ice, and an esky are included.

“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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3.4H Snorkeling and Fishing Cruise on Magnetic Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $114

Join local skipper Drew for a four-hour cruise from Horseshoe Bay around Magnetic Island. You can snorkel at Florence and Arthur bays, fish for coral trout or mackerel, explore boat-only viewpoints, and hear entertaining island stories. The group is capped at eight, with gear supplied and stops shaped by weather and sea conditions.

“Great small group trip. Drew was hospitable and the facilities were great. Family and I had a great time”

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4.Hook-A-Barra Fishing and Farm Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $78

At Hook-A-Barra near Wonga Beach, you spend 2.5 hours touring the Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm, feeding young fish, watching hand-harvesting, and fishing for a large barra. Guides such as Luke, Lee, Gaz, and Flynn bring practical farm knowledge and patient fishing help. The experience ends with barramundi prepared in three styles.

“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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5.Barramundi Pond Fishing with Lunch

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

Hook-A-Barra takes you from Port Douglas to a Daintree barramundi farm for a tour, viewing tanks, lunch, and one hour of guided catch-and-release fishing. Guides including Michael, Leigh, Steve, Adam, and Mark help beginners and children handle the gear and land fish, with ponds holding barramundi over one metre and mangrove jacks.

“It was great, a very enjoyable day . The kids really enjoyed catching the fish.”

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