Queensland · Australia
Great Barrier Reef
SaltwaterThe outer reef off Cairns is the world's heavy-tackle capital for giant black marlin, which gather in the last months of the year. Between billfish, the reef delivers explosive sport on giant trevally, coral trout and mackerel.
- Water
- Saltwater
- Best time
- Giant black marlin Sep–Dec; reef fishing year-round
Target species
- Black marlin
- Giant trevally (GT)
- Coral trout
- Spanish mackerel
- Dogtooth tuna
Recommended techniques
- Heavy-tackle trolling
- Popping & jigging
- Bottom fishing
Best time of year: Giant black marlin Sep–Dec; reef fishing year-round