Cooktown, Pacific — Australasia, Australia 🇦🇺
Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Dates
Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Moon Phase by Day
🌓 Up the Moon = peak bite building · 🌕 Full Moon = less daytime bite · 🌗 Down the Moon = peak bite building
The Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic, held annually in Cooktown during October, draws anglers to Australia's premier black marlin grounds on the Great Barrier Reef. This five-day tournament targets black marlin in the productive waters off Lizard Island, where you'll find consistent action on one of the region's most prolific grounds. Entry inquiries and tournament details are managed through the Lizard Island Game Fishing Club.
Target Species
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Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic 2026
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