Cairns
Bounty Hunter is a Cairns locally owned and run vessel.
Destinations
Ribbon Reefs
The Ribbon Reefs run from north of Cairns all the way up to Lizard Island and are where we fish for the giant black marlin.
Lizard Island
Lizard Island is located a short 30 minute run from the top of Number 10 Ribbon Reef and is a great anchorage in any weather.
Cooktown
Cooktown provides easy access to the Ribbon Reefs during Giant Black Marlin Season September to December.
Charter Options
Giant Black Marlin
Bounty Hunter is moored at D1 Marlin Marina Cairns, at the base of the Great Barrier Reef prime Black Marlin fishing grounds of the Ribbons Reef. Bounty Hunter has a practical yet fully live aboard lay out allowing for extended outer reef fishing charters.
Heavy Tackle Black Marlin fishing is what Bounty Hunter does best & was designed for, giving those on board a once in a life time fishing opportunity.
Bounty Hunter has an extensive range of the latest fishing tackle, lures, riggs and equipment to allow for the best opportunity in catching these legends of the sea.
Sport & Game Fishing
As a locally Cairns owned & run vessel Bounty Hunter is able to fish all year round.
From January through to August, Bounty Hunter fills her fishing list with the delights of the sea such as Juvenile Black Marlin, Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Mackerel, Giant Trevally & Tuna.
Bounty Hunter also is versatile with her style of fishing from Trolling to Popper Chucking.
Live Aboard & Mothershipping
Live Aboard
Due to the size of Bounty Hunter, she is the perfect day trip Outer Barrier Reef fishing vessel, yet combined with her power, speed and manoeuvrability she is perfect for extended Black Marlin Live aboard charters.
Mothershipping
For the ultimate Giant Black Marlin fishing adventure, Bounty Hunter teams up well with any size mother ship, giving you the fishing trip of a life time on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.