Jamie Beitzel prides himself on being the only local operator and guide on the Daintree River that was born and raised in the Daintree area. His parents fished commercially from the Daintree coast area for most of his childhood years. He started guiding on the Daintree River in 1989, and hasn’t stopped yet. At 38 years of age he maintains an enthusiastic approach to each of his charters, and enjoys the challenge of meeting his clients’ expectations, so that they have a memorable charter.
Jamie and his wife, Edie have personally operated James Beitzel’s Fishing On The Daintree River, Coast and Reef since 1994. Their home is only 3 minutes drive from the Daintree River and the area Jamie fishes, so they can give hands on and up to date report of the conditions at any time. As a team they have an extensive knowledge of the Daintree region and its tourism industry, and a strong return client base.
Jamie is the guaranteed owner and guide on each charter, and is always keen to share his knowledge of the Daintree and its wildlife. Two specialised vessels are available, and charters can be personalised to each person’s requirements. The Daintree River, with it’s diversity of fish, flora and fauna species, combined with Jamie, can cater to almost all interests and desires.
A great day can be spent doing a combination charter of fishing, crocodile spotting, and exploration while appreciating the natural history of the Daintree River region.