Saltaire Popper Fishing

This classic 35ft blue water quarter-horse vessel has personally witnessed some of the most exciting fishing to be experienced on The Great Barrier Reef and also beyond to the vast reaches of the untamed waters of Papua New Guinea.

It is crewed by a local father & son operation with over 20yrs experience together on our local waters.

Based in Port Douglas, Saltaire has without question the best reputation in the local region for Light tackle and Popper Reef Fishing. It is a Custom Made vessel built specifically for the Great Barrier Reef conditions and is beautifully designed for daily and extended trips.

Daily trips will see you explore the likes of Rudder, Undine, St. Crispin’s and Opal Reefs renowned for holding big, quality Gt’s and mackerel. Other species often encountered in this style of fishing will include coral trout, red bass and emperor species. Overnight charters can further include extending to the incredible Hope Isles, the Ribbon Reefs & Lizard Island where the fishing just goes insane.

So valued is the reputation of this vessel, it is contracted on a regular basis to accompany the world-wide known charter Nomad which are the ultimate fishing extended mothership in Far NTH QLD waters. With comfort, speed and great service on your side you will be amongst the serious action on offer whether it be pursuing big giant trevally / pelagic / reef species using the methods of surface lure fishing.

Boat features include fantastic high speed twin 275hp engines with a cruising speed of 24 knots, express way layout, enclosed head, air conditioned sleeping quarters, the latest of navionics and only the very best of all fishing gear and tackle.

Your personalised trip also includes morning/afternoon tea, tropical lunch, soft beverages, all bait and absolute high end tackle. Snorkel gear provided if requested (Diving on Application). Alcohol is BYO with eskies and ice provided. All legal catches are cleaned and conveniently bagged for you to take home. On extended trips further inclusions are all meals and accommodation and preparation of fish to transport on a plane if required.

It is a very professional and well oiled operation equipped with all the bells and whistles, and prides itself on its service and high reputation within the industry.

This charter is 100% proudly locally owned and operated and available all year round.