The Cairns Reef
Fishing Crew
A family-owned business, fishing is in our blood. Meet the skipper and deckhands of your next reef fishing adventure.
Nick Kelly
Owner/Skipper
Favourite fish
Coral Trout hands down the best eating fish in the world!
Favourite spot
Arlington Reef. It’s Cairns’ huge marine backyard and has everything.
Tip for a great day on the reef:
Fish in the morning then anchor up at Michaelmas Sand Cay for a swim and fish tacos on the BBQ. Should be on everyone’s Tropical North Qld must do list!
Annika Kelly
Owner/Admin
Favourite fish
Anything that Nick brings home and cooks for me is delicious!
Favourite spot
I love snorkelling over the shallow reef flats at Sudbury Reef.
TIP FOR A GREAT DAY ON THE REEF
Don’t forget the sunscreen.
Peter Twine
Senior Skipper
Favourite fish
Saddletail Snapper, the bigger
the better!
Favourite spot
Out wide in the deep water, you never know what you’ll see out there!
Tip for a great day on the reef:
If I’m not working then I’m all about relaxing out there, just chill out and enjoy the day.
Deano & Connor
Best deckys on the East Coast (modest too!)
Favourite fish
Reef Jacks – without a doubt!
Favourite spot
Love flicking lures around coral bommies.
Tip for a great day on the reef:
Cold beer can never be too cold!
BECK
Admin/Marketing
Favourite fish
Red Emperor.
Favourite spot
Anywhere on the reef is magic.
Tip for a great day on the reef:
Take lots of photos and send them in for us to see. We love seeing happy faces and your catches!
Ready for your Cairns fishing trip?
Book today.