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Cairns Fishing Report

Weekly Fishing Report for Cairns: Local Tips, Hot Spots and What’s Biting Now


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.
Check in each week for real-time updates and insider knowledge on where the fish are biting around Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

Trust Cairns’ local fishing experts to help you make the most of every trip on the water.

  • Cairns Fishing Report August 22nd.

    Cairns Fishing Report August 22nd.

    Quality barramundi have been caught casting soft plastic prawns in the local river systems. Kim Andersen has put his clients on multiple fish this week Welcome to this week’s edition...

  • Cairns Fishing Report August 15th

    Cairns Fishing Report August 15th

    A quality Spanish mackerel caught this week with Dragon Lady Charters off Port Douglas. Welcome to this week’s edition of the Tackle World Cairns Weekly Fishing Report. Each week, the...

  • Cairns Fishing Report August 8th

    Cairns Fishing Report August 8th

    Dragon Lady Charters Skipper Kale Warden caught this impressive Cattle Dog Cod on a day off fishing. Welcome to this week’s edition of the Tackle World Cairns Weekly Fishing Report....

  • Cairns Fishing Report 1st August

    Cairns Fishing Report 1st August

    An impressive 12kg Red Emperor caught north of Cairns with Hardcore Charters on game boat the “Sheriff”. Welcome to this week’s edition of the Tackle World Cairns Weekly Fishing Report....

  • Cairns Fishing Report 24th July

    Cairns Fishing Report 24th July

    Cairns Tackle World Manager Rob Erskine with mates Leon & Bodie with a triple hook up on barramundi fishing a remote Gulf location last week. Reef Fishing It’s been a...

  • Cairns Fishing Report July 17th

    Cairns Fishing Report July 17th

    Estuary fishing will be popular targeting mangrove jacks and fingermark this weekend. From reef drop-offs to mangrove-lined estuaries, it’s been a sensational week of winter fishing across Far North Queensland....

  • Cairns Fishing Report 10th July

    Cairns Fishing Report 10th July

    Local angler 'Kiwi' trolled lures and bottom fished inshore marks, landing some solid Spanish mackerel. Reef Fishing A drop in winds at the start of the week and over the...

  • Cairns Fishing Report July 4th

    Cairns Fishing Report July 4th

    CTW Staffer Jai Irwin with an impressive 106cm barramundi caught this week on a soft plastic vibe. Reef Fishing Strong winds kept smaller boats on their trailers this week, but...

  • Cairns Fishing Report June 26th

    Cairns Fishing Report June 26th

    Guide Bodie Bell holds Lorraine Golightly’s impressive 106cm barra caught casting a Berkley Gulp 4" Shrimp From inshore river runs to brief reef and island raids, it’s been a productive...

  • Cairns Fishing Report June 19th

    Cairns Fishing Report June 19th

    Spanish mackerel continue to be caught in big numbers on the inshore reefs when weather allows access. Reef Fishing Strong southeasters and messy seas have kept most boats tied up...

  • Cairns Fishing Report June 13th

    Cairns Fishing Report June 13th

    Epic Queenfish are being caught around the Island & Headland bait schools It’s been a stellar week on the water with good weather windows turning on the action across the...

  • Cairns Fishing Report June 6th

    Cairns Fishing Report June 6th

    A quality largemouth nannygai caught on deep rubble off Port Douglas with Exceed Sport Fishing After a run of blustery weather, Far North Queensland has finally seen calmer conditions and...