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1 hour
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A chance to catch one of Queensland's most iconic fish... if you can!
Fun for all the family.
The perfect activity to do on your way to or from the Daintree
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Fishing rod, tackle, lures and/or bait
All fishing is catch and release. Whole fish or fillets may be purchased at an additional cost
Hook-A-Barra Fishing Experience takes you on a fun hands on adventure, where you can learn all about this native iconic species that has all anglers obsessed. But wait… you don’t have to know how to fish to be part of the action! The friendly crew on hand will help you battle it out against your friends and family to create unforgettable memories for even the first time fisho. Our Local fishing guides will have you Hooked on Fishing and you never know you might catch the big one. We have an onsite Barra Kitchen where you can experience the Freshest Fish in FNQ. Delicious, award-winning, sustainable, and only 50 food meters from paddock to plate. The Hook-a-Barra fishing experience lasts for one hour and includes an Introduction to Barramundi Fishing tuition session; all equipment; catch and release pond fishing; assistance from our expert fishing guides and access to special viewing tanks. Hook-a-Barra's ponds are filled with over 1500 barramundi and other species ranging from 50cm to over 1 meter, but these fish are not trained to jump on your rod, so you'll get plenty of tips to perfect your technique. We'll Catch you soon!
Full fishing experience
276 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Daniel P,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
Great bunch of people and very helpful staff, any rod problems were quickly fixed so no time wasted, myself and 2 boys all caught fish and a few that got away
Kerrie M,
Feb 11, 2025
- Viator
We had the best fun we caught so many in there smaller fish pond . I hooked 3 big ones in the big pond but only landed one , the fight was fantastic he was 78cm catch and release. We had the best time would definitely recommend it
Rodney M,
Sep 28, 2024
- Viator
I highly recommend this place for a bit of fun. We caught 3 good sized fish. It’s a great place for kids to attend and get into fishing. Next time I go to Cairns my kids will be with me and we will definitely take them there.
grant j,
Sep 10, 2024
- Viator
We had an amazing day, the staff were fantastic, the facilities are top quality, I definitely recommend coming to Hook A Barra
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