EXCEED SPORTFISHING
Our Vessel
Escape 2, is a custom built Haines Hunter with all the bells and whistles. Powered with over 400hp, it is guaranteed to get you to the fishing grounds fast and in style.
She has been set up with serious fishing and cruising in mind from the latest Simrad Electronics, 3D scanning and Bluetooth stereo. Also recently added was a set of Reelax outriggers and new Loanstar Anchor Winch.
The boat has ample Esky space to keep drinks, lunch and a feed of fish cold for days, and cover from the sun for those nice exciting full day Reef adventures.
All tackle has been supplied from the well known company Penn with models including Slammers, Squalls and the Legendary Penn internationals.
Captain
Jake has been fishing for as long as he could walk. Every weekend he was lucky enough to be able to throw a line in somewhere around Australia.
From chasing Snapper in the gulfs of South Australia to the mighty Giant Black Marlin out of Port Douglas, Jake has done it all.
After completing his apprenticeship as a Chef he soon wanted to explore Australia and found himself on Heron Island out of Gladstone. Working in the restaurants and on the boats he built up valuable experience.
He and his wife then moved to Lord Howe Island between Australia and New Zealand and this is where he decided to make the change from cooking to fishing full time. He sharpened his skills here chasing King Fish, Wahoo, Tuna and even Marlin before marking the move up North to Port Douglas. Jake has been running boats for many years now and also working the deck on game boats during the Heavy Tackle Season. As a deckhand he has competed in numerous heavy and light tackle competitions, winning a couple and coming runner up on numerous occasions. Jake had also been luckily enough to have fished in some very remote locations like Princess Charlotte Bay and the Gulf of Carpentaria chasing Barramundi on Lure and Fly.
His real passion is putting smiles on faces. It does not matter if it?s a 1000lb Marlin or a 20cm bream. The excitement customers get when they catch the first, or biggest fish is fantastic.
Reef Fishing
The reefs out of Tropical Port Douglas have some insane fishing to offer. From trolling for the tasty Spanish Mackeral to throwing surface lures for brutes like GT?s and Red Bass, the reef has it all. If bottom fishing is more your style, then you have come to the right place. Coral Trout, Red Emperor and Large Mouth Nannygai all inhabit the reefs around Port and are a very tasty treat.
From May through until September we also have our annual run of juvenile Black Marlin which are great fun on the light tackle. Providing the weather is kind to us we can offer full day packages chasing the little power houses which have really put on a spectacular show.
Full Day Reef Rates
Private Reef
Duration: 9 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 1, maximum of 5
Cost: $1500 total
Shared Reef
Duration: 9 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 4, maximum of 5
Cost: $265 per person
Half Day Coastal Reef Rates
Private
Duration: 4.5 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 1, maximum of 5
Cost: $560 total
Shared
Duration: 4.5 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 4, maximum of 5
Cost: $130 per person
River & Estuary Fishing
The river systems around Port Douglas can also make for some really impressive fishing. Mangrove Jack, Grunter, Fingermark and Barramundi are all on the cards when fishing these waterways. Preferred methods include live bait, dead bait, lures and soft plastics. If the wind gets up, then this is a comfortable option for families and friends who want to get out and wet a line. If you ask nicely we may even throw a Mud Crab pot in and try our luck.
Half Day River Rates
Private
Duration: 4.5 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 1, maximum of 5
Cost: $560 total
Shared
Duration: 4.5 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 4, maximum of 5
Cost: $130 per person
Personalised Charters
This options allows groups who have limited time to also get out on the water and have some fun. This may include sunset cruises around the local foreshore, a quick run to check some crab pots or a few hours trying to spot crocodiles and other exciting wildlife.
At certain times of the year and with the right tide and weather conditions we also offer night time fishing trips. These are put together on a Price on Application basis.
Maximum of 5 passenger. Price on application.
Please call us or send us a message using our contact form to enquire about more options.
Escape 2, is a custom built Haines Hunter with all the bells and whistles. Powered with over 400hp, it is guaranteed to get you to the fishing grounds fast and in style.
She has been set up with serious fishing and cruising in mind from the latest Simrad Electronics, 3D scanning and Bluetooth stereo. Also recently added was a set of Reelax outriggers and new Loanstar Anchor Winch.
The boat has ample Esky space to keep drinks, lunch and a feed of fish cold for days, and cover from the sun for those nice exciting full day Reef adventures.
All tackle has been supplied from the well known company Penn with models including Slammers, Squalls and the Legendary Penn internationals.
Captain
Jake has been fishing for as long as he could walk. Every weekend he was lucky enough to be able to throw a line in somewhere around Australia.
From chasing Snapper in the gulfs of South Australia to the mighty Giant Black Marlin out of Port Douglas, Jake has done it all.
After completing his apprenticeship as a Chef he soon wanted to explore Australia and found himself on Heron Island out of Gladstone. Working in the restaurants and on the boats he built up valuable experience.
He and his wife then moved to Lord Howe Island between Australia and New Zealand and this is where he decided to make the change from cooking to fishing full time. He sharpened his skills here chasing King Fish, Wahoo, Tuna and even Marlin before marking the move up North to Port Douglas. Jake has been running boats for many years now and also working the deck on game boats during the Heavy Tackle Season. As a deckhand he has competed in numerous heavy and light tackle competitions, winning a couple and coming runner up on numerous occasions. Jake had also been luckily enough to have fished in some very remote locations like Princess Charlotte Bay and the Gulf of Carpentaria chasing Barramundi on Lure and Fly.
His real passion is putting smiles on faces. It does not matter if it?s a 1000lb Marlin or a 20cm bream. The excitement customers get when they catch the first, or biggest fish is fantastic.
Reef Fishing
The reefs out of Tropical Port Douglas have some insane fishing to offer. From trolling for the tasty Spanish Mackeral to throwing surface lures for brutes like GT?s and Red Bass, the reef has it all. If bottom fishing is more your style, then you have come to the right place. Coral Trout, Red Emperor and Large Mouth Nannygai all inhabit the reefs around Port and are a very tasty treat.
From May through until September we also have our annual run of juvenile Black Marlin which are great fun on the light tackle. Providing the weather is kind to us we can offer full day packages chasing the little power houses which have really put on a spectacular show.
Full Day Reef Rates
Private Reef
Duration: 9 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 1, maximum of 5
Cost: $1500 total
Shared Reef
Duration: 9 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 4, maximum of 5
Cost: $265 per person
Half Day Coastal Reef Rates
Private
Duration: 4.5 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 1, maximum of 5
Cost: $560 total
Shared
Duration: 4.5 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 4, maximum of 5
Cost: $130 per person
River & Estuary Fishing
The river systems around Port Douglas can also make for some really impressive fishing. Mangrove Jack, Grunter, Fingermark and Barramundi are all on the cards when fishing these waterways. Preferred methods include live bait, dead bait, lures and soft plastics. If the wind gets up, then this is a comfortable option for families and friends who want to get out and wet a line. If you ask nicely we may even throw a Mud Crab pot in and try our luck.
Half Day River Rates
Private
Duration: 4.5 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 1, maximum of 5
Cost: $560 total
Shared
Duration: 4.5 hours
Passengers: Minimum of 4, maximum of 5
Cost: $130 per person
Personalised Charters
This options allows groups who have limited time to also get out on the water and have some fun. This may include sunset cruises around the local foreshore, a quick run to check some crab pots or a few hours trying to spot crocodiles and other exciting wildlife.
At certain times of the year and with the right tide and weather conditions we also offer night time fishing trips. These are put together on a Price on Application basis.
Maximum of 5 passenger. Price on application.
Please call us or send us a message using our contact form to enquire about more options.
