Rainforest Backcountry – Freshwater Fishing 

Cairns’ only guided freshwater rainforest fishing experience

Target iconic species like Jungle Perch and Sooty Grunter on foot, casting surface lures and flies in crystal-clear rainforest streams. This is a truly immersive tropical light-tackle experience—perfect for anglers chasing something different.

The Experience

• Walk-and-wade fishing through tropical rainforest creeks

• National Parks access under unique guiding permits

• Topwater action all day – fish aggressively hit surface lures and flies

• Warm water wading – no waders required

• Swim in the stream to cool off between sessions

• All tackle provided – or bring your own if preferred

• Pick-up available from Cairns CBD, Port Douglas & Mission Beach

• Locations vary depending on weather and river conditions (up to 1hr 45min drive)

• Moderate fitness required – walking over uneven terrain

Trip Options

• Half Day: 6:30am – 12:00pm

• Full Day: 6:30am – 4:00pm

• Includes lunch (full day), snacks, water, and electrolytes

What to Bring

• Wading boots or sturdy shoes suitable for rocky streambeds

• Hat, long-sleeve shirt, sunscreen, and polarized sunglasses

• Waterproof your camera if bringing one

• We can loan a waterproof backpack if needed

Tackle Overview

Spin

• 4lb mono, 1000-size reel, 2–4kg rod

• Small surface poppers, unweighted plastics

Fly

• 5–6wt rods with floating line (shooting heads preferred)

• Hoppers, large dries, foam bugs, small streamers, poppers (up to size 1/0)

• Long casts and fast strips – far more aggressive than trout fishing

Custom multi-day rainforest adventures available on request.
This is a seasonal trip available April to December only.

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