Seasons / Destinations

As marlin fishing is our passion, Iona Game Fishing Australia follows the migrating marlin along the East Coast of Australia to 3 internationally renowned fishing destinations.

The Iona & Iona II are available for all types of fishing charters from each destination, maximising on the best fit tackle for each location: heavy tackle fishing for Giant Black Marlin out of Cairns, light to medium tackle for black, blue & striped marlin from Port Stephens/Newcastle, and fly fishing or ultra light tackle fishing for world records from each destination.

Giant black marlin off Cairns

Cairns

Giant Black Marlin Season on the Great Barrier Reef, September to December.

Cairns season »
Marlin fishing off Port Stephens

Port Stephens / Newcastle

Black, blue and striped marlin, January to April.

Port Stephens season »
Blue marlin off the Gold Coast

Gold Coast

Following the migrating blue marlin north, April to August.

Gold Coast season »