Daintree River Fishing & Photography Tours is a fishing charter and photography service located in Lower Daintree, Australia. Owned and operated by local commercial fishing guide, David Patterson, who has over 30 years of experience living and fishing in the Daintree River, Snapper Island, Wrecks, and Local Reefs.
Specialising in family and small group personalised fishing, nature, and crabbing tours, Daintree River Fishing & Photography Tours offers a unique and immersive experience. With a 7-metre catamaran hull equipped with twin 115 Suzuki outboards, the charter ensures a safe, stable, and shady environment for all guests. As a member of Trip Advisor, they strive to provide top-notch service and customer satisfaction.
When it comes to fishing tours, the charter provides all the necessary equipment, including quality bait, rods, reels, and tackle. Guests are encouraged to bring their own hats, sunscreen, food, and drinks, while raincoats are provided during wet weather conditions. Departures for all tours take place from the public wharf near the Daintree River Ferry Crossing on Cape Tribulation Road.
Daintree River Fishing & Photography Tours offers various types of charters to cater to diverse interests. Personalised charters are ideal for those who want the boat to themselves, with Dave as their guide. These half-day and full-day sole charters can accommodate up to 8 people and are recommended for fly or lure fishermen, birdwatchers, and nature photographers. The itineraries and times can be tailored to suit the guests' schedules.
For those who prefer to share the experience with others, the charter provides river fishing share charters. These tours allow guests to target species such as barramundi, mangrove jack, fingermark, trevally, and mudcrabs (during crabbing season). The tours take place on the calm and scenic Daintree River and are an opportunity to enjoy both fishing and the rich wildlife in the area.
Coastal and reef charters are also available, allowing guests to explore the local inshore reefs and wrecks along the Daintree coast. The charter utilises a mixture of live baiting, lure, fly, and trolling techniques to target species like Spanish mackerel, tuna, coral trout, nannygai, and reef sharks. These charters are dependent on weather conditions and can accommodate a maximum of 6 people.
Daintree River Fishing & Photography Tours prioritises customer satisfaction, ensuring that prices are upfront and offering direct bookings with the fisherman to save costs. For inquiries and bookings, guests can contact Dave or Sandra via phone or email.
As an active member of Destination Daintree and Tourism Port Douglas And Daintree, Daintree River Fishing & Photography Tours is committed to promoting and supporting the local tourism industry. With an ABN of 31 721 580 807, the charter aims to provide exceptional fishing and photography experiences to visitors in the Daintree region.