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Winter Fishing in the Tropics
By the end of May and early June it was quite evident that our cooler months were upon us with what we consider chilly winds and associated rain to contend with.
May Edition of Line Burner Magazine
The May Line Burner is now on-line for easy download.
Bring it On!
With a good dosing of wet weather which dumped in excess of over 1m of rain at the end of April it seems we are set up for some electrifying times ahead. This big drop of water goes a long way to setting up the rest of the year.
April Edition of Line Burner Magazine
The April Line Burner is now on-line for easy download.
Firing on All Cylinders
FNQ has finally kicked into gear with really positive signs of tourists visiting Port Douglas and the fishing has really started to turn it on as well. It seems the wet season is behind us and the seasons have changed.
March Edition of Line Burner Available
The March Line Burner is now available! Let all your friends know because we have some very interesting stuff this past month, including great fishing reports from our dedicated team of charters exclusive to Fishing Port Douglas.
Sunshine & Rain
Some days are just glorious and others are wet and grey. The positive is the bureau are saying that the La Nina system which has been dictating terms has passed its peak...
No Wet Season Doldrums Here
The wet season is all positive so far as you'll read in our monthly Line Burner Magazine.
Knowledge is Everything
As we move into the unknown at this time of year with weather and bookings it pays to fish with someone who has the experience and knowledge behind them to give you the best result. We at Fishing Port Douglas have that aspect well and truly covered.
January Monthly Line Burner Out
Download easily via this site for the latest local reports and some telling fishing adventures to get the itch going to go fishing out of Port Douglas.
Dragon Lady - Our Local Reef Charter Claims National Awar
Just this week our Dragon Lady vessel was judged as the best Fishing Charter of the Year in Far North Queensland by the Australian Enterprise Awards.
Good Fishing & Radar Watching
As predicted by the bureau we've started to see rainfall in the tropics. The monsoonal trough has knocked on the door but it's not over the top.
December Monthly Line Burner Out
Download easily via this site for the latest local reports and some telling fishing adventures to get the itch going to go fishing out of Port Douglas.
A Fresh Start
With the re-opening of the QLD borders we are all on tender hooks that this will remain moving forward.
November Line Burner Available
For easy download the November Line Burner is now available!
Red Hot Fishing FNQ
Right on cue this year the air temperature went from comfortable to a bit hot under the collar around the end of October. In accordance water temperatures also rose moderately.
Finals Fever Pitch Fishing
It's been an exciting time fishing in the spotlight of Port Douglas and surrounds. The October edition is now available for easy download.
No Where Else But FNQ!!
There's literally no where else in the world where you'll find the extensive array of fishing options available all at the one time and in the one place. Port Douglas is such a place with Game, Reef and River all firing together.
September Line Burner magazine out now
The September edition of the free monthly Line Burner Fishing Magazine is now available to view online or download.
Peak Period for Fishing
This next month or so is undoubtedly the best time of year to fish the tropics. The rivers and estuaries will again return to producing a lot of different species, the reef will continue to fire and the game fishing scene is on the cusp of some big results.
August Line Burner magazine out now
Here's our latest August reports in writing from our expert team up in here in Port Douglas.
Value Plus for Anglers
With second waves of Covid 19 within the country threatening all aspects of life, including another severe economic downturn for the tourist industry in FNQ, we have been fortunate to have seen some activity up north for the moment.
July Line Burner magazine out now
The July edition of the free monthly Line Burner Fishing Magazine is now available to view online or download.
Wheels & Reels are Turning
In recent times we are starting to see some tourist movement in our seaside village which has been crippled by the Covid pandemic in 2020.
June Line Burner magazine out now
The June edition of the free monthly Line Burner Fishing Magazine is now available to view online or download.
Hopeful for a quick turnaround
The Far North remains in absolute hibernation awaiting the Qld State politicians to open up our borders. We are ready and COVID safe and raring to fire on all cylinders up here in Port Douglas.
Line Burner magazine out now
The May edition of the free monthly Line Burner Fishing Magazine is now available to view online or download.
300km of Great Barrier Reef Fishing
In just two days, a band of 6 of us local weekend warriors travelled and fished 300km (recorded by electronics) of pristine waters along the Great Barrier Reef.
Good fishing ahead
As we enter into the very last stages of the wet season the fishing in the tropics can go to a new level in the coming month. The rainfall to date has been generous enough and we can expect a bit more to fall in the coming month.
COVID-19 decimates Port Douglas fishing scene
Never in all my time since living in the region since 1996 have I seen such devastation to the area with COVID-19 taking a nationwide sweep and decimating us in the process. Only a bare handful of the local population has been able to continue with some normality.
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