Charter recommendations Port Douglas and Surrounds

[Hookem_Herby]

Hi guys,

I know the weather's not great but on the off chance there's a window of opportunity or things improve a bit, I was hoping to jump aboard a charter for a fish, ideally out of Port Douglas, in the coming days whilst I'm up here for work.

Can anyone recommend a good charter operator? Would prefer to do some offshore fishing (light tackle or game - although can't see conditions improving enough for that). Best option might be to fish inner reefs and wrecks for macks and GTs.

Reef closure starts tomorrow right?

All help & tips greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Herby

[Towie0]

Hrby i would suggest calling a few of them they have been having a tough time catching fish lately the water has been very warm & ATM conditions poor as you said.

Dragon Lady - 0429 372 466
Saltaire - 0459 323 888
If ya want to hit the Daintree River - 4090 7638 Jmie Beitzel....

[Towie0]

Actually go into a few shops or service station & ask for The LIne Burner Magazine it the local fisho's mag will have contacts a plenty in it..

[Nicko_Cairns]

x2 they all get very good reviews.


Hrby i would suggest calling a few of them they have been having a tough time catching fish lately the water has been very warm & ATM conditions poor as you said.

Dragon Lady - 0429 372 466
Saltaire - 0459 323 888
If ya want to hit the Daintree River - 4090 7638 Jmie Beitzel....

[Nicko_Cairns]

http://www.fishingportdouglas.com.au/lineburner.html lineburner is also available online. They have a show on payTV and some entertaining DVDs you can buy too.


Actually go into a few shops or service station & ask for The LIne Burner Magazine it the local fisho's mag will have contacts a plenty in it..

[Hookem_Herby]

Thanks guys :)
Has anyone had any good personal experiences with either mob?

I've read a few mixed reviews online about Dragon Lady Charters although their website looks the goods.

Looks like the weather & odds are against me. Oh well, fingers crossed.

Cheers,
Herby

[Hookem_Herby]

Hmmmmm looks like neither of those 2 are heading out this week due to repairs being carried out or preparations for a trip up north.
Can anyone suggest any other decent charter operators in the area?

Thanks,
Herby

[Matthew Thompson]

Look up daintreeboy on here he is from that way and knows his stuff.

[Richard]

Hi guys,
Reef closure starts tomorrow right?


From the Fisheries website - Coral reef fin fish closure dates for 2013 are midnight 1 October to midnight 6 October 2013, and midnight 30 October to midnight 4 November 2013.

http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/28_3055.htm

[Just_chips]

Had a booking with Dragon Lady when I was up there in December which was cancelled last minute as they cited engine problems, personally I think they just didn't have enough customers to make it worthwhile on the day. They did put me on the Norseman though, these guys worked pretty hard on what was a tough days fishing.

They also had plenty of locals on board on my particular day who were repeat customers who could not say enough good things about the captain and crew, this is a sign of a good operator in my opinion.....

Kev