Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association (CPGFA) was formed in 1972 to provide a united and representative voice for the local game fishing industry on matters relating to vessel survey and manning requirements.

In subsequent years the marlin fishing industry grew and conservation issues came to the forefront of the Association’s activities.

Today the CPGFA has moved into the new millennium with the continued aim of representing the professional game fishing charter operator and the people who work within the industry. With members right down the east coast of Australia, the Association continues to strongly and effectively lobby government and industry on behalf of its members.

Instrumental in obtaining a federal government ban on the commercial take of blue and black marlin in the Australian Fishing Zone (AFZ), and through its support and funding of sonic tagging and tracking programs, the CPGFA actively supports fishery research programs and sustainability studies.

2022 Management Committee President:

Tim Dean (Mob: 0411 111 476)

Vice President: Darren Haydon

Secretary: Sally Morris (Mob: 0421 703 269‬)

Treasurer: Brett Goetze

Committee Member: Chris Miles

Committee Member/Webmaster: Kelly Dalling Fallon