What fish do you catch at Cape York?
A Cape York fishing holiday offers anglers the opportunity to chase some of the worlds best sports fish including Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Spanish Mackerel, Striped Mackerel, Grey Mackeral, Northern Blue-fin Tuna, Striped Tuna, Dog-toothed Tuna, Long Tail Tuna, Coral Trout, Queenfish, Giant Trevalley, Spotted …
Where can I fish for barramundi?
Find a good spot. Look for snags, deep holes, intersections of two separate flows of water. Spots where a hungry barramundi will likely wait to ambush prey. Without a boat, a good spot generally means anywhere that you can access and cast a line.
What tide is best for barramundi?
Half tide out to half tide in is the best time to fish. The bottom of the tide really concentrates bait and can be the best time to fish, especially for barramundi. Neap (smallest) tides are best for lures fishing, because of the better water clarity when compared to the bigger spring tides.
Do barramundi take lures at night?
There aren’t too many people out there that I know of who don’t like chasing barramundi. Despite this, barra readily feed at night and are positively a great night time target species on lures. …
Is Cooktown good fishing?
Cooktown fishing is amongst the best on the peninsula. The town itself is on a river mouth – an excellent environment for fishing. So obviously there is a lot of estuarine fish, but the reef being not too far, you even get an occasional reef fish from the shore.
Is fishing good during neap tides?
The beauty of fishing the local marinas – as well as the waters near Ingalls Shipbuilding – is there will always be some water movement even in a neap tide. The reason is simple and with some patience, can be very productive.
What line do you use for barramundi?
Line: Good Quality Braid Line 30lb (15kg) is ideal – Power Pro and FINS. Leader: 50 – 70lb (25 – 30kg) monofilament or flurocarbon.
Where can I catch Barramundi in Australia?
Barramundi fishing is very popular along the coasts in northern Australia. But there is also freshwater barramundi in places like Lake Tinaroo in Atherton Tablelands. The freshwater variety is not quite as good to eat and is often released after catching. Lake Tinaroo.
Why choose @Cape York Barra Fishing?
Cape York Barra Fishing have permits to fish and camp in several areas of Cape York . Dependent on water levels and fishing action, we can make an informed decision on which part of the cape we will fish at any given time of the year. Check out our trip availability & pricing.
Where can I fish and camp in Cape York?
Cape York Barra Fishing have permits to fish and camp in several areas of Cape York . Dependent on water levels and fishing action, we can make an informed decision on which part of the cape we will fish at any given time of the year.
Can you fish Barramundi all day and all night?
As we set up our camp right on the river, we can fish for Barramundi all day and all night right from our back doorstep. Authentic bush camping at its best!