Out n About Sportfishing for Share and Private Charters on Reef and Estuary
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Out n About Sportfishing for Share and Private Charters on Reef and Estuary
By Out n About Sportfishing Tours
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Ages 0-80
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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- and Drinking Water
- Top quality rod and reels and all bait included in tour.
- Suncreen and insect repellent
- Entry/Admission - Great Barrier Reef
What's not included- BYO snacks or lunch if you would like.
- Please wear appropriate Sun Protection.
- Start:
- 5 Ashford Ave, Port Douglas QLD 4877, AustraliaPlease meet at the Public Pontoon on Ashford Avenue, situated behind St Mary's Church in Port Douglas.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 168983P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 168983P1
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- 5 Ashford Ave, Port Douglas QLD 4877, AustraliaPlease meet at the Public Pontoon on Ashford Avenue, situated behind St Mary's Church in Port Douglas.
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- N9044CBmarkm0 contributionsFishing tripGreat morning out.on the water ,really nice couple only to happy to help with all your needs Look forward to next time Thanks so much guysWritten 22 August 2024
- 900dimitril0 contributionsgreat fishing large fish coll sightings of sharks turtles and dolfins never any bad spots and tones of funwe went fishing with out and about and caught tones if fish pual was our captin bringing us to diffrent spots every 30 mins and each of the spots always had fish. highly recomend this to anyone thats wants a good timeWritten 22 September 2023
- 1970MatthewH30 contributionsThanksWe had a great half day fishing with these guys, took us to some great spots, caught fish continually. Awesome day.Definitely do it again ThanksWritten 19 April 2023
- H4126WSsandrab0 contributionsHalf Day Fishing TripWe had a great morning on the water with Dale, he was really friendly, had a great sense of humour & helped us set up our rods. He was extremely knowledgeable about the reef & different species of fish & we had a brilliant ride over the waves, haven't had so much fun in ages!😁Written 10 March 2023
- silviol20210 contributionsNo GT’s but great day outThanks Matt, my son and I had a great day at with Skipper Adam. Adam was great our main target was the GT’s he tried hard moving from reef to reef but they did appear, But we managed to get a number of good size coral trout and other species conditions could not have been better. Adam knew his stuff hopefully on my next trip we will get the GT’s thanks for a great day. Cheers SilvioWritten 30 November 2022
- bryced8020 contributionsAwsome day on the reef #tightlinesPaul was an absolute legend. Put me on to a once in a life time 20-25Kg GT couldn't have asked for a beter full day charter on the reef.Written 10 September 2022
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anthman
Sydney5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
We had this trip planned well in advance and went ahead, flying in from Sydney. Booking with Syd was very easy over the phone and he gave good advice over what to expect, with a watchful eye on conditions in the days leading up (cyclone was closely).
We had Paul look after us on the boat for two days in a row and he worked very hard to get us from spot to spot until we found fish. We lost lots of tackle at "Jurassic Park" which was very frustrating but a testament to the size of the fish and the need to get them out of the reef ASAP!
The second day we went out again and saw some of the best fishing we've ever had - lots of big fights, bust offs and the biggest catch was a 1.2m Spanish Mackerel! True to form, Paul went above and beyond so much so that he even dove in after the Spanish Mackerel got off the gaff - see the video if you don't believe me ("Now that's commitment!" on YouTube, by Anthony)
Cairns and Port Douglas are beautiful places that rely on tourism - I can't think of much better ways to spend my cash then on another charter with these guys, highly recommended (full day at the outer reef for the best experience).
We had Paul look after us on the boat for two days in a row and he worked very hard to get us from spot to spot until we found fish. We lost lots of tackle at "Jurassic Park" which was very frustrating but a testament to the size of the fish and the need to get them out of the reef ASAP!
The second day we went out again and saw some of the best fishing we've ever had - lots of big fights, bust offs and the biggest catch was a 1.2m Spanish Mackerel! True to form, Paul went above and beyond so much so that he even dove in after the Spanish Mackerel got off the gaff - see the video if you don't believe me ("Now that's commitment!" on YouTube, by Anthony)
Cairns and Port Douglas are beautiful places that rely on tourism - I can't think of much better ways to spend my cash then on another charter with these guys, highly recommended (full day at the outer reef for the best experience).
Written 17 March 2020
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Thanks Anthony for taking the time to leave your feedback. It was a pleasure to have you boys on board Paul really enjoyed the two days he spent with you chasing fish. Thanks for sending through the video of Paul diving overboard to get that Spanish mackerel. We look forward to seeingYou and the boys again soon
Cheers Syd
Written 18 March 2020
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Christopher M
1 contribution
July 2020 • Couples
With only four days left in Port Douglas, My girlfriend and I managed to get on a morning charter out to the inner reefs with perfect glass out conditions. The boat was in great shape and had plenty of space and travelled well even with the six of us and the skipper on board a shared charter.
The skipper Paul was very personable, friendly and professional, sharing his previous life experiences as the captain of commercial vessels out of the bass strait was fascinating to hear about, and did his best to get the boat into, and keep on the action. Although the coral trout and nannygai we both caught were just under legal size. The fishing was non stop with various reef fish being caught by everyone, and a fair share of fish being taken home for the table.
I hooked onto a shark that took a few leaps out of the water before busting me off and was definitely a thrill that I hadn't experienced before
We enjoyed it that much that we tried to get out again in the last couple of days before we left, mind you my girlfriend is not an avid fisher and she was more than keen to get out on the water again! Unfortunately they were booked out! Don't do what we did and leave it till the last minute!
Cheers for the great time
Chris & Pieta
The skipper Paul was very personable, friendly and professional, sharing his previous life experiences as the captain of commercial vessels out of the bass strait was fascinating to hear about, and did his best to get the boat into, and keep on the action. Although the coral trout and nannygai we both caught were just under legal size. The fishing was non stop with various reef fish being caught by everyone, and a fair share of fish being taken home for the table.
I hooked onto a shark that took a few leaps out of the water before busting me off and was definitely a thrill that I hadn't experienced before
We enjoyed it that much that we tried to get out again in the last couple of days before we left, mind you my girlfriend is not an avid fisher and she was more than keen to get out on the water again! Unfortunately they were booked out! Don't do what we did and leave it till the last minute!
Cheers for the great time
Chris & Pieta
Written 3 August 2020
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Thanks Chris for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are so happy you both had such a good time and are sorry we couldn’t get you out again before you left. We look forward to having you back on board next time you’re in town.
Cheers Syd
Written 5 August 2020
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Sean0087
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Great morning. Went down the estuary because of heavy winds. Catch and release down there for charters but you can understand that because it’s a very small waterway. Fishing was slow but the guide Paul was awesome. Caught live bait in advance and worked hard to put us on the fish. Got my first mangrove Jack so I was very happy! You can’t beat the value of this tour for 4 hours of fishing with all gear provided and good local knowledge
Written 11 June 2021
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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so glad you enjoyed your charter with skipper Paul and appreciate your understanding of the estuary system. We would love to see you again soon. Cheers Ash Out n About Sportfishing
Written 25 June 2021
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Dave Henry
Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
The first day we went out was a VERY wet day, so we were taken up the river. About 90 minutes into the trip the owner of the business rang the captain and offered all customers a FULL refund. This was such a good customer-focussed attitude everyone was super appreciative, putting people and their experiences above just $. Can’t recommend their attitude highly enough - the owner then personally called later that day also.
We rebooked, and had a beautiful half-day out on the reef. Caught a total of 11 fish between two of us. Water was beautiful, captain worked so hard finding good places for us to try. Also helped in all aspects, including technique, baits, snags, dehooking fish etc. Highly recommend ! Thanks to Paul ((captain on both trips) and Ash (owner)
We rebooked, and had a beautiful half-day out on the reef. Caught a total of 11 fish between two of us. Water was beautiful, captain worked so hard finding good places for us to try. Also helped in all aspects, including technique, baits, snags, dehooking fish etc. Highly recommend ! Thanks to Paul ((captain on both trips) and Ash (owner)
Written 16 January 2022
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Thanks David, we really appreciate you making a positive out of a pretty tropical situation! Although it has been a tough couple of years for small business such as ours, there is nothing more important to us than guest satisfaction. We are really glad the weather came good and we got you out onto the reef and you were able to enjoy your experience. Again we can't thank-you enough for the review it really helps and we would love to see you again in the future. Cheers from all the crew at Out n About Sportfishing.
Written 26 January 2022
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Lucy T
5 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
Did a private charter with out and about and skipper a Paul. What an excellent day on the water with over 10 species caught and five legal fish to take home.
Paul amazed us with his ability and knowledge of each fish we caught and facts about the fish.
Would recommend a private charter as really able to catch a great deal of fish and get the expert knowledge
We had such an excellent half day with Paul and to be able to cook fresh fish from the reef is excellent.
Paul is very easy going and such a pleasant day to be out on the reef
Heaps of bait and helped hook some excellent fish.
What an excellent day!
Thanks out and about
We will be back in the future for another great day fishing :)
Paul amazed us with his ability and knowledge of each fish we caught and facts about the fish.
Would recommend a private charter as really able to catch a great deal of fish and get the expert knowledge
We had such an excellent half day with Paul and to be able to cook fresh fish from the reef is excellent.
Paul is very easy going and such a pleasant day to be out on the reef
Heaps of bait and helped hook some excellent fish.
What an excellent day!
Thanks out and about
We will be back in the future for another great day fishing :)
Written 9 November 2021
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Thanks so much Lucy! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers Out n About Sportfishing
Written 10 November 2021
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Matthew B
22 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Mal was a great skipper and host, he was relaxed and made the fishing experience feel more like you were out with a small group of mates fishing at her than just a number on a commercial fishing charter. Even though we didn’t manage to take home any large keepers ourselves, others got a couple and we came close a number of times. I’m saying that, just about every time we’d drop our lines down we’d have bites or a fish, so it was great fishing!
Written 12 November 2021
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Cheers Matthew! We are so glad you enjoyed your charter with skipper Mal. Hopefully next time you can hook a keeper. Thanks for your support, Out n About Sportfishing
Written 13 November 2021
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BBRJJB
Ballarat, Australia125 contributions
Very very well operated outfit.
From speaking to Ash with a last minute desire for a private trip for 1 to getting on board the next day with Paul I can't fault them whatsoever.
On the outset Paul was incredibly accommodating of my desire to simply catch and release and put me right on the fish straight away.
As with all nature based experiences you can't control what wild animals decide to do. Pulled up plenty of small rubbish in super challenging conditions.
It was hot and humid, water temp over 31°C and often enough the big ones don't bite with such conditions.
Paul demonstrated an incredible breadth of experience and wisdom and made the challenging conditions look easy.
They had another charter depart on a second boat at the same time as me and the safety and courtesy for all at the boarding point was impressive.
I've chartered many boats across the country and these guys are top notch.
Highly recommended and ask for Paul because he's easy going, hassle free and straight to task making it easy for you.
Plenty of fish caught, all released with some excellent stories and education given which made my time in PD more enjoyable especially a great recommendation for a restaurant off the beaten track after mentioning I'd had horrible experiences this far.
Best feed of my trip up here recommended by Paul. Legendary stuff!
From speaking to Ash with a last minute desire for a private trip for 1 to getting on board the next day with Paul I can't fault them whatsoever.
On the outset Paul was incredibly accommodating of my desire to simply catch and release and put me right on the fish straight away.
As with all nature based experiences you can't control what wild animals decide to do. Pulled up plenty of small rubbish in super challenging conditions.
It was hot and humid, water temp over 31°C and often enough the big ones don't bite with such conditions.
Paul demonstrated an incredible breadth of experience and wisdom and made the challenging conditions look easy.
They had another charter depart on a second boat at the same time as me and the safety and courtesy for all at the boarding point was impressive.
I've chartered many boats across the country and these guys are top notch.
Highly recommended and ask for Paul because he's easy going, hassle free and straight to task making it easy for you.
Plenty of fish caught, all released with some excellent stories and education given which made my time in PD more enjoyable especially a great recommendation for a restaurant off the beaten track after mentioning I'd had horrible experiences this far.
Best feed of my trip up here recommended by Paul. Legendary stuff!
Written 5 March 2022
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frisbeedogs
Brisbane, Australia34 contributions
Dec 2020
My 11 yo son and I had a great morning fishing on the inshore reefs with Paul the Skipper. My wife came too but elected to soak in the spirit of the fun we were having rather than cast in herself. Another gentleman named Shane also participated in this shared charter.
We visited a multitude of inshore reefs, enjoying lots of bites and glorious weather. My son and I reeled in 10 each and Shane was probably a few more ahead of us. My son scored the only keeper of the day, but Shane regrettably missed something that appeared to be really big. One of my son's fish would have been another keeper if a shark didn't intervene and enjoy half the fish on the way out of the water.
Paul didn't hesitate to move on when the fish weren't biting and it was obvious he had a valuable insight into knowing where to find the fish. If we visit Port again we will be sure to book again with Out 'n' About.
We visited a multitude of inshore reefs, enjoying lots of bites and glorious weather. My son and I reeled in 10 each and Shane was probably a few more ahead of us. My son scored the only keeper of the day, but Shane regrettably missed something that appeared to be really big. One of my son's fish would have been another keeper if a shark didn't intervene and enjoy half the fish on the way out of the water.
Paul didn't hesitate to move on when the fish weren't biting and it was obvious he had a valuable insight into knowing where to find the fish. If we visit Port again we will be sure to book again with Out 'n' About.
Written 15 December 2020
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Thanks so much Damian! It really means a lot to our small business that you took the time to leave us a review. Those sharks can be greedy! We hope to see your family again soon. Cheers Ash Out n About Sportfishing
Written 16 December 2020
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davinagibb
Albury, Australia16 contributions
June 2021
We had a great morning on the inner reef. Our skipper was Paul and he was very friendly and knowledgable. He did his best to find us the best spots to catch as many fish as possible. We were very happy with our experience and would recommend Out n About Fishing if you are visiting Port Douglas.
Written 25 June 2021
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Thanks Davina! We are so glad you enjoyed your charter with Skipper Paul. It was a pleasure having you both onboard and we hope to see you again soon. Cheers Ash Out n About Sportfishing
Written 27 June 2021
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Nara
1 contribution
July 2020
My partner, a friend and I went out on Out n About Sportfishing shared charter and loved the experience. Paul our Skipper was polite, professional and knowledgeable.
He took his time in finding spots with fish and also showed us how he finds them on the sounder. We have been on a few charters out of cairns for full day charters and had a better experience on half a day with Paul then any other. We will definitely be back for more charters, hopefully really soon! :)
He took his time in finding spots with fish and also showed us how he finds them on the sounder. We have been on a few charters out of cairns for full day charters and had a better experience on half a day with Paul then any other. We will definitely be back for more charters, hopefully really soon! :)
Written 19 July 2020
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Thanks so much Nara for taking the time to leave your feedback. We really appreciate it in these tough times. We are so glad you enjoyed your charter with Paul. He loves nothing more than putting his guests on the fish. We hope to see you again soon.
Cheers Syd
Written 21 July 2020
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