Cairns Fishing Report | 11 September
Bucket-list species ticked off and PBs smashed! Anglers have spread out all across FNQ and the Great Barrier Reef this past week. From the tip top of Australia down to...
Stay updated with the latest Cairns fishing report that includes local Cairns conditions, catches, and local tips from the crew at Tackle World Cairns. Our weekly fishing reports cover everything from barramundi in the estuaries to reef species offshore, with expert advice to help you plan your next trip.
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Cairns Fishing Report | 11 September
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Cairns Fishing Report | 4 September
A wet drizzle kicked off the beginning of our week keeping most anglers at bay, but cleared up through the end of the week with winds even dying down opening...
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Cairns Fishing Report | 28 August
Building tides, reasonable winds and clear blue skies have seen the enthusiasm and motivation grow over the week for anglers across Cairns. With some better weather rolling through, the local...
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Cairns Fishing Report | 21 August
Our fishing front has been pretty quiet locally with the trade winds picking up to a consistent 20 plus knots off the coast for the majority of the week plus...
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Cairns Fishing Report | 14th August
From the reef to the rivers, Cairns has seen some glamour weather that hung around for multiple days at the beginning of the week, seeing everything from coral trout and...
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Cairns Fishing Report 7th August, 2026
Light tackle marlin season is on the roll and small billfish are on the chew with more game boats loading up with gear in further preparation for the season and...
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Cairns Fishing Report | 24 July 2026
Windy conditions continued to rip through the coast this week, with a little bit of drizzle to top off the miserable weather. However, keen anglers persisted through it all and...
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Cairns Fishing Report | July 17th
Busy boat ramps saw a lot of traffic this week, with a hint of nice weather swinging through it allowed anglers to get out and scratch their reef itch for...
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Cairns Fishing Report | July 10th
Local Waterways The local Trinity Inlet has been producing a wide variety of species through the windy week, from queenies off the pier to threadies off the stones, plus many...
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Cairns Fishing Report | July 3rd
School holidays have kicked off and the traffic on the water has increased with the young anglers making the most of their time off. Whether they are on a family...
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Cairns Fishing Report | June 26th
Decent amounts of fish moving through the Trinity Inlet have been keeping local anglers and travelling punters busy. From the classic mangrove jack and barramundi through to a large Spanish...
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Cairns Fishing Report | 19th June, 2026
Staff member Brayden found this quality Barramundi over the new moon cycle measuring 103cm. Inshore coastal fishing has been the focus for most anglers this week, with windy, drizzly conditions...
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Weekly Fishing Report | 12th June, 2026
Issac has managed to find this quality sized barra from a fresh water stream, certainly a sick little capture in that gin clear water Inshore & Estuaries Fingermarks have been...
