Port Douglas Reef Charters can recommend two
options for fishing the pristine wilderness of Cape York.
To discuss the options please call us on 0439 910133
For the ultimate indulgence in fishing,
we suggest a week long trip on a purpose built luxury liveaboard
vessel.
A week aboard this luxury Cape York fishing tour
boat can cater for Saltwater fly fishing, lure cast, troll or
bait fish for Australian Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Saratoga,
Indo Pacific Permit, Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Queen fish and Trevally.
Just a few of the 53 recorded species you can catch from the custom
built flats skiffs, offshore sport fishing machines and motherships
in Cape York.
On day one when you arrive, steam south into the
Gulf of Carpentaria. The trip around Cape York allows fishermen
to tow trolling rigs for large Pelagics and cast to schools of
surface feeding Tuna and Bonito. This time is used to settle in,
rig your gear, relax and unwind. All nights are spent in a calm
river mouth anchorage. On this Cape York Fishing Trip you will
be fishing from dusk to dawn!
Day two, after breakfast the skiffs are deployed to fish either
the river, or fish the flats, fish the estuary snags or reefs,
whatever takes your fancy either with a guide or on your own.
The rest of your fishing safari is spent working your way back
through six available river systems and ninety miles of coast
line mostly with the skiffs running ahead of the mother ship to
maximise fishing time.
The last day of the liveaboard fishing charter is a morning and
afternoon fishing session and then you steam overnight back to
Seisia. The following morning after breakfast you are transported
to the airport for departure.
This Cape York fishing Safari is partially a self
drive operation with two anglers in each custom fibreglass fishing
skiffs. There are up to three guides with year's of knowledge
on the Cape York area and the best fishing there is to be had.
Fishing Guides are in the skiffs with anglers on a rotational
basis. Maps of the area are supplied and you are briefed in detail
before a particular fishing session and can go off and explore
the fishing on your own or you can fish in the company of the
guided boats. The fishery is extremely user friendly, calm protected
estuaries and coastline abounds. Your safety and enjoyment are
our utmost concern on this cape york fishing adventure.
Lunches are normally on the mothership. A fully
qualified chef will cater to your every need. Gourmet meals are
the norm on this ulitmate fishing safari in the Cape York wilderness..
Port Douglas Reef Charters can also
offer a 5 day Cape York Barra fishing safari, departing ex Cairns.
The best Barramundi fishing trip in Cape York
Australia that there is! A barramundi fishing safari in Cape
York Australia with Trinity Sportfishing is a must for the serious
sport fisherman. These fishing safaris in Cape York are small
and personalised, with a maximum of 6 anglers on a trip. Fishing
with our experienced and knowledgeable guides will ensure that
you catch the Barramundi of your dreams!
There are a few good ways to catch really big barramundi in Cape
York; live baiting
casting lures into snags as well as trolling deep water snags,
and your experienced guides will employ them all!
Remember, you don't have to be a professional fisherman to join
a Cape York Barramundi fishing safari, … but it helps if
you go fishing with one!
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Lakefield National Park Cape York Australia
Lakefield National Park in Cape York was once
a cattle station until it was made a National Park. Lakefield
National Park Cape York, is the second largest national park in
Queensland, Australia. The location of the park is perfect; with
Cooktown 150klms to the east and Princess Charlotte Bay to the
north.
The rivers that run through the Lakefield National Park Cape York,
are the Normanby. The Bizant as well as the North and South Kennedy
Tivers.
These rivers weave their way right through Lakefield National
Park Cape York until they empty into the magnificent Princess
Charlotte Bay.
With these deep rivers reaching so far inland, and also being
national park, Lakefield is protected from netting by professional
fisherman. The rangers presence all year round, also gives you
peace of mind that no illegal fishing can be carried out, thus
protecting this valuable resource and ensuring good fish stocks
for future generations of keen anglers in the Cape York area.
Cape York Barra Fishing have permits to fish and camp in several
areas of the park. Dependant on water levels and fish stocks,
we can make an informed decision on which part of the park we
will fish at any given time of the year. Being a mobile fishing
camp our flexibility gives us a distinct advantage.
In addition, fishing inland waterways means that we are not governed
by the restraints of having to fish the tide.
Cape York Barra fishing can allow anglers to fish all day and
all night right from our back doorstep, authentic bush camping
at its best!
Lakefield national park in Cape York will also expose you to a
tremendous range of wildlife, including estuarine crocodiles,
and abundance of birdlife, and of course, enormous Cape York Barramundi!
Cape York Barra Fishing Prime Times
The Run Off- Mid April to Mid June
Just after the wet season, the fishing is awesome. The reason
for this is that the big females are ravenous. They have just
made the long swim back up the rivers after spawning down in the
coastal reaches of Princess Charlotte Bay.
These mature fish are also aware that the "dry" is coming,
and soon the rivers will stop flowing. The Barramundi eat everything
they possibly can in order to lay enough fat on to get them through
the lean winter months.
The Build Up - Mid August to Mid November
After the winter months the barramundi spring back to life, in
order to put on condition for the long swim back down the rivers
to the salt water in order to spawn again. The big Barramundi
chew their heads off.
This period of time is referred to as the build up, and occurs
right before the wet season.
For information on a Cape York Barramundi
Fishing Safari please contact us 0439 910133 or email us
