November delivered great fishing conditions in the far north, with consistent weather supporting successful trips. Coastal reef charters saw abundant nannygai and grassy sweetlip action, while outer reef excursions offered larger catches like nannygai up to 65cm, gold spot cod, and cobia. Full-day charters explored remote waters, yielding coral trout, gold band snapper, and spangled emperor, despite some shark challenges. Anticipation builds for rainy season fishing, promising bigger trophy fish from “wonky holes.” With December and January heavily booked, anglers are encouraged to secure their spots soon. Merry Christmas and happy fishing in the new year!

October was a smooth month operationally, thanks to favorable offshore fishing conditions, with minimal rescheduling due to wind. Most trips were 4-5 hour coastal and outer reef adventures, yielding good catches of coral trout, large mouth nannygai, and occasional gold spot cod, while full-day trips rewarded VIP clients with prized species like gold band snapper and reef mangrove jack. As reef closures approach, I’m taking a break to enjoy some laid-back canal fishing with my dad before resuming in November, eager for more action.

This month’s fishing report reflects challenging early weather conditions, making coastal trips difficult. By mid-month, conditions improved, allowing for successful coastal and outer reef trips with notable catches like nannygai, trout, and emperor fish, though shark interference was an issue in some areas. The school holidays brought more families on board, and bookings for October look solid, with upcoming restrictions in mind for reef closures and Spanish mackerel.

August brought challenging southeasterly winds, but there was a week of exceptional weather that led to excellent fishing conditions. Large-mouth nannygai, coral trout, spangled emperor, cod, and mackerel were successfully caught, with sardine, pilchard, and squid proving to be effective bait. Looking ahead, locals anticipate prime reef and sportfishing opportunities in the coming months, making it a great time to book a fishing charter from Port Douglas or Cairns.

July was a challenging month for fishing, with persistent south-easterly winds disrupting many planned trips. Despite the weather, about 60% of bookings were completed, primarily half-day coastal reef trips for families, where fun and catching fish were the focus, even if many catches were just below legal size. Experienced anglers found success offshore with quality catches of large mouth nannygai, spangled emperor, and coral trout. Looking ahead, hopes are high for more stable weather in August, which could lead to prime fishing conditions on the Great Barrier Reef.