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Ribbon Reefs (Cairns marlin grounds)

Sea, from shore  Off Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, QLD · 07:40 - 19:05

Ribbon Reefs (Cairns marlin grounds) is a coastal fishing spot in Off Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, QLD. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack and Barramundi.

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Good 53% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
22°
Thu
72%
22°
Fri
74%
22°
Sat
72%
23°
Sun
75%
23°
Best day
Mon
75%
23°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
12 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
41.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:55–08:55 Dusk 17:50–19:50

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:45–06:45 Major period 16:45–18:45 Minor period 23:11–00:41 Minor period 10:48–12:18

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

23:00
22°
00:00
22°
01:00
22°
02:00
22°
03:00
22°
04:00
22°
05:00
22°
06:00
22°
07:00
22°
08:00
21°
09:00
22°
10:00
22°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
53%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
53%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
38%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Coral Trout
Plectropomus leopardus
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
12%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, King Mackerel, Coral Trout and Black Marlin.

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ribbon Reefs (Cairns marlin grounds)?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, King Mackerel, Coral Trout and Black Marlin.

Do you need a fishing license at Ribbon Reefs (Cairns marlin grounds)?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Ribbon Reefs (Cairns marlin grounds)?

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Ribbon Reefs (Cairns marlin grounds) right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 32%.