Captain
Darryl Wilson

Member since June 2014 Cairns, Australia
Background
Captain Darryl grew up in Adelaide fishing with his brother from a very young age. 20 years later, he arrived in Cairns, and every possible moment became all about fishing and exploring. Captain Darryl became the owner-operator of Fish Tales Charters over 20 years ago, and after a decade of successful guiding decided to build the Don't Know to offer a variety of fishing charters due to the high number of repeat customers.
Techniques
Captain Darryl loves lure and popper fishing for Queenfish over the winter months on the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers.

Hey, I'm Captain Darryl Wilson

Cairns, Australiรซ
Background
Captain Darryl grew up in Adelaide fishing with his brother from a very young age. 20 years later, he arrived in Cairns, and every possible moment became all about fishing and exploring. Captain Darryl became the owner-operator of Fish Tales Charters over 20 years ago, and after a decade of successful guiding decided to build the Don't Know to offer a variety of fishing charters due to the high number of repeat customers.
Techniques
Captain Darryl loves lure and popper fishing for Queenfish over the winter months on the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers.
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Fish Tales โ€“ Don't Know

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4.6 / 5
(14 beoordelingen)
Cairns
Trips vanaf US $852

Fish Tales Charters โ€“ River Rocket

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4.5 / 5
(41 beoordelingen)
Cairns
 3 boekingen in de afgelopen week.
Trips vanaf US $106

Fishing Reports

Friday 5th September 2025
Friday 5th September 2025
Sep 5, 2025 Cairns
Congratulations to Jim and his 110cm Barramundi while estuary fishing in Trinity inlet, Cairns! NOTE She was returned to the water safely! One very happy fishing booker customer! Cheers Dazza!
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August Estuary Fishing 2025
August Estuary Fishing 2025
Aug 31, 2025 Cairns
In Tropical North Queensland during the month of August not only do we see a change in the weather ie cooler nights, sunny days but can be very windy! Most of our charters are in the estuary of a morning. For the month of August the collection included Bream, small trevally, Queenfish, Hairtail, Javelinfish, Barramundi, Goldspotted Estuary Cod to name a few. Cheers Dazza
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July 2025 Estuary Fishing in Trinity Inl
July 2025 Estuary Fishing in Trinity Inl
Jul 31, 2025 Cairns
Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet of Cairns over the cooler month of July was at times surprising. At times our customers were able to see our resident estuarine Saltwater Crocodiles! So cool to see back Long Head Hairtails in the estuary-it`s been too long! (definitely from the dinosaur era)! Common caught fish species included Blue threadfin, Fingermark, Estuary trevally, Gold spotted estuary cod, Dusky Flathead, Mangrove jacks, Pikey Bream, juvenile Queenfish. Loved having the kids onboard over the school holidays!
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Sunday 13th October 2019
Sunday 13th October 2019
Okt 13, 2019 Cairns
Thanks so much to Laura and Michael for having the best day in Cairns. So good to meet you and to show you around. Target species Trout, Mackerel; caught and kept for dinner included Coral Trout & Spanish Mackerel-two of the best sportsfish with excellent eating qualities.
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Saturday 12th October 2019
Saturday 12th October 2019
Okt 12, 2019 Cairns
Only takes one Spanish Mackerel for Dave while reef fishing from Cairns. Guess the weight?
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Estuary fishing for Fingermark, Mangrove
Estuary fishing for Fingermark, Mangrove
Sep 27, 2019 Cairns
Weekending Friday 27th September 2019 Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet, Cairns has been producing Fingermark and Mangrove jacks all of good size as well as Queenfish; all caught on live-bait.
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Fingermark
Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet-Blue Threadfin
Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet-Blue Threadfin
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1-2 meter Barra

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) Share Charter op September 5, 2025
A 1-2 meter Barra how could you not be pleased the captain Darryl was knew his stuff and was quite entertaining will be back...
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Stephen H.
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Weather was rainy but still worth it

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) Share Charter op September 16, 2025
We caught half a dozen fish barracuda mangrove Jack saw a crocodile and a sea Eagle grab a fish next to us.
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Gary G.
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Fishing with Darryl

GECONTROLEERD   Full Day Trip โ€“ Reef (MAX 5) op December 27, 2025
Great trip.
Gary G. raadt Fish Tales โ€“ Don't Know aan
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Peter L.
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December fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) Share Charter op December 20, 2025
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Martijn M.
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Great trip!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (PM) Share Charter op Augustus 18, 2025
All was good, nice captain, good boat, good material. Unfortunately we did not catch anything, but we had a great time. Thanks...
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