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With access to some of the most pristine fishing locations Far North Queensland has to offer, Shawry will take you on an adventure of a lifetime. Using an array of techniques we will be targeting Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Queen Fish, Coral Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Nannygai and many more. With his 5.5 meter Cairns custom craft and its purpose built shallow draft, Shawry can take you to the places the others don't go.

Fishing is his passion, with 20 years of experience commercial and charter fishing in the local area. From freshwater rainforest and saltwater estuary to the inshore reefs, he knows the grounds and offers a wide range of fishing from novice to the experienced angler. Best Authentic Australian fishing charter in North QLD.
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Hook a Barra, catch a mud crab or just enjoy a day on the water in beautiful Far North Queensland. Let Shawry take you to his favourite inshore reef, mangrove estuary and rainforest fishing spots. Using an array of techniques, you will be targeting Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Queen Fish, Javelin Fish, Coral Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Nannygai and many more.
Reviews (16)
Ron Pajor
Ron Pajor
Jan 03, 2022
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Highly recommended.
I chartered out the boat for myself and had an awesome time. Shawry was fantastic, really knows his fishing, top bloke & also knows the best spots.
Caught a huge lizard (flatty), a few various species & even hooked & had a good fight with a massive spotted shovelnose ray shark . . . BTW the shark won the fight.
Anyway, couldn't have been happier & will do again next time in Port.
Thanks Shawry & the team at Hook Up Fishing.
Graham Hogan
Graham Hogan
Dec 28, 2021
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Had a great morning fishing with Shawrie,very patient with me, baited and cast for me!! Great company with Jane and Johnno caught a few, even a poor turtle that Shawrie uncooked thanks heavens. Would highly recommend hook up charters!!!!!
Jarrod McLauchlan
Jarrod McLauchlan
Dec 24, 2021
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Had an amazing day out with the family fishing with Shawry. Great with the kids, knows his spots and caught heaps of fish! An enjoyable day out on the water made even better by our host! Thanks Shawry, we’ll definitely be back again!
Paris West
Paris West
Nov 20, 2021
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Another excellent charter out with Shawry who knows his sh*t, where the fish and crabs hide and where the reef lines and best creeks banks are.
His up for a chat and laugh, and passes his knowledge on. Hard not to have a great day out with him.
Look forward to coming back next year for another charter. Thanks again
John Argent
John Argent
Oct 21, 2021
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Had a top day. Stue worked hard all day and we came home with a feed of fish and some muddies as bonus. This is a proper fishing charter, no frills and well worth the cost.
I will be back
Ian Minett
Ian Minett
Oct 12, 2021
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Had an awesome day fishing with Glen! He is extremely knowledgeable and a lovely guy as well. As novice fishermen he was patient and took the time to teach us tricks to catch fish. A most memorable experience! Thanks Glen!
Nolene Swales
Nolene Swales
Oct 11, 2021
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Absolutely fantastic - Shawry know his stuff and is very passionate about what he does. His knowledge of the area, reef, fish, well everything, is unbelievable. I would take this tour everyday if I could - can not recommend enough
Laura AndAndrew Taylor
Laura AndAndrew Taylor
Sep 17, 2021
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We had a great day fishing and crabbing with Shawry. He has so much knowledge and helped my 11 year old bring up a good size cod, he loved it! A few trevally and mud crabs topped off the day. Shawry has good… quality equipment and everything you need for a great fishing experience. Highly recommended! Thanks shawry for helping to make a day my boy and I will always remember👍👍
Denise Farrar
Denise Farrar
Aug 19, 2021
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What a fabulous day with Shawry. Nice bloke! Heap of Fish! Our 5 year old had a great day!
Liz Armour
Liz Armour
Jul 23, 2021
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Absolutely the best fishing experience my husband and I have ever had. Shawrey is so experienced, he is a top bloke and so knowledgeable, he puts you on a patch, no bites he moves on. We had a perfect day, we… caught crabs, mackerel, sweet lip, red emperor, coral trout and hooked a couple of sharks, thank god they let go. I highly recommend Hook up. Thank you for a top day…
Robyn Levinsohn
Robyn Levinsohn
Jun 17, 2021
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Glen (Shorey) is a really nice guy. He knows the spots! He supplied everything we needed for a fantastic half day fishing. We caught enough fish for 3 nights feeds between 4 of us!! Highly recommend Hook Up for a very special day fishing! Thanks Shorey 🤗
Jasmin Taylor
Jasmin Taylor
May 20, 2021
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Four of us went out with glen on Tuesday . We had a great time! We aren’t very experienced but glen was very patient with us and did his best to ensure we all caught a few fish each . We moved when we weren’t getting bites and I appreciated all his efforts. He is a lovely guy. Book with glen and you won’t be disappointed 😊🐠🎣🦀🦀
Jimmy
Jimmy
Nov 27, 2020
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Did an afternoon 4 hour trip with Shawry, put us straight onto the fish and kept them coming all afternoon, very well presented boat and the skipper Shawry was very professional, polite and knowledgeable. thanks for the trip mate
Jimmy and Kayla
Kai S.
Kai S.
Oct 20, 2020
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We enjoyed a half day share charter very much and caught nice fish to eat! Thank you for the great fishing and service. We will be back at the first opportunity.
David Zhang
David Zhang
Sep 19, 2019
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Shawry is an absolute legend, not just knowledgeable but great company for many hours on the water. Got us onto some species we really wanted to target while we were up here. My wife and I just finished a charter today and are trying to book another before we leave Port Douglas.
Would highly recommend for anyone starting from beginners to experienced fishos. His local knowledge is second to none and will put you in the best position to catch a fish.
My only complaint is that she caught a bigger mangrove jack!
Melissa Feltham
Melissa Feltham
Jan 08, 2019
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Went out today and cannot rate this charter highly enough. I am a keen fisher and do a lot of fishing by myself in Melbourne. Shawry knew his stuff and gave a personal experience that catered to what I was after. We caught some amazing fish. Got to see a heap of turtles and even took us off to see a croc. Would love to have gone for a full day but after Shawry has been working for months and months without a day off he could not have put more effort in to make the experience the best I have had on a fishing charter and I have been on hundreds. His wife Julie was quick to answer any questions we