LURE & FLY FISHING – CHARTER OPTIONS

Half Day     (4 hrs) 1-2 pax  $400 Full Day     (8 hrs) 1-2 pax   $800

Join Dave on his small group personalised calm water tours targetting a wide variety of fish species while enjoying the wildlife and scenic beauty of the mighty Daintree.

Have the boat to yourself with Dave as your guide. Small group half day and full day sole charters for up to 8 people. Recommended for fly or lure fishermen, birdwatchers and nature photographers. Itineraries and times to suit your schedule.

Share Charter – prices per person Number of people                  Half day                     Full day 1                                                 $230                          $460 2 – 4                                            $115                          $230 Sole Charter POA

Lure and fly fishing is one of the most exciting methods here in the tropics and allows you to cover a variety of different angling situations. This style of fishing is generally aimed at the intermediate or advanced angler but if you’re a newcomer to the sport we are happy to teach you and have you competent in no time. Learn a variety of ‘retrieve’ styles and how to get the best out of your lures and soft plastics in a multitude of scenarios.

We also cater for the ‘Popper” fisherman who like to target  the big GT’s and oversize queenfish that inhabit our local reefs and headlands.  Always good fun trying to land them on baitcasters and small eggbeater outfits, but not recommended for the faint-hearted.

Fish the upper reaches of the Endeavour, Annan and McIvor rivers with a nice 3-5 weight outfit for species such as jungle perch and sooty grunter. Enjoy a cooling swim in a ‘croc-free’ environment where you can lie back and enjoy the flora and fauna of the area. The fish here may not grow huge but on the relative tackle and the sheer beauty of the places you’ll be visiting, you’ll have a ball.

Once you start coming down into the lower reaches things change dramatically. It may be time to put away the 5 weight and get out the 7-9 weight. All of a sudden the number of species you can target increase. Barra and Jacks around the snags (fly placement is the key factor here). Fish the deeper holes for queenies, trevally and tarpon which I reckon are made for the fly rodder.  Then try manouvering around the flats by electric motor and sight-fishing for species such as Barra, Giant Herring, Milkfish, Permit, Queenfish, Trevally and the elusive Bonefish.

Fully Guided Tours

Full Day $750.        Half Day $400

For the serious Fisho.  Spend a full 8 hours casting and trolling, targeting the majestic barramundi.  Fish in comfort from our fully electric boat “Swamp Donkey”.  Capt. Kim has over 20 years experience as a barramundi guide, and is sure to put you onto a fish of a lifetime!

Fish Stocking:

Copperlode Dam has been stocked with bony bream, barramundi, sooty grunter, archerfish, sleepy cod, eel-tailed catfish and mangrove jack. the dam was essentially used by DPI as a trial fish stocking pond. The sooty grunter were apparently first stocked there by a fisheries biologist in the late 1970’s. Archerfish, sleepy cod, bony bream and catfish were stocked by DPI staff in the early 1980’s, and then more sooty grunter & barramundi in the early 1990’s, with significant stocking of this species ongoing from then.

A total of 3,980 mangrove jack were stocked there in December 1998 and June 1999 by DPI staff as part of a trial to test their suitability for other freshwater impoundments. All of the above-mentioned species have established breeding populations with the exception of barramundi, mangrove jack. Barramundi and mangrove jack cannot breed in freshwater and although sooty grunter can breed in freshwater it is uncertain if the feeder creeks can support spawning.

​A restocking program commenced in late 2016, with Barramundi fingerlings being released into the dam regularly since then.

Sublime Sportfishing offers private charters for individuals, groups or families, personalised to suit all fishing levels and interests, from the beginner to the experienced angler. Locally owned and operated, your fishing guide will cater for all your Sportfishing requirements with over 20 years local river and reef fishing experience.We offer 1/2 day, 3/4 day or Full Day Private Charter options and will personalise the day to suit your requirements, ensuring your day is as successful and enjoyable as possible.

ESTUARY and DAINTREE RIVER PRIVATE CHARTERS (Max 4 anglers)Half Day – $550 – 7.00am – 12.00pm or 12.30pm – 5.30pm3/4 Day – $800 – 7.00am – 3.00pmFull Day – $950 – 7.00am – 5.00pm

This is an ideal option for all ages to get a taste of fishing in the far north, with easy access to the waters edge (no Crocs here), suitable for wheel chair access as well.

Catch & Release  $55 per person*, per hour. You have the option to purchase your fish at an additional $14 per kilo. *Please note children who are fishing independently with their own rod (aged 5-10) are $45 each. Smaller children (under the age of 5) who are accompanying paying fishing adults are free. Non-fishing guests are $10.00 general admission entry, which includes full use of facilities and entry to our viewing tanks. Catch and release fishing includes all equipment, tackle and bait and instruction on how to catch a Barramundi.

Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Fish Farms have won multiple awards at the Sydney Fine Food Show for their fish, so you can expect your Barramundi to deliver a fine dining experience. You can also purchase fillets on site.

Hook-a-Barra is the recreational side of Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Fish Farms, who have been producing Australia’s best hand-reared Barramundi for over a decade. This is sustainable fishing at its best! Don’t deplete Australia’s limited wild stock, practise your lure and land techniques at Hook-A-Barra.

These are farmed Barramundi, but anglers won’t be disappointed with their fight. They are wild creatures and will behave exactly the same as those living in rivers. Our fish are not trained to jump on your hook. Your technique is very important.

For beginners, guidance is provided by experienced staff. For experienced anglers (who may be skeptical about ‘fishing in a pond’), this is your chance to practise your Barramundi catch and land techniques and try new lures and equipment. NB: For your safety and ours, there are no treble hooks allowed at Hook-A-Barra, we use single, barbless hooks only.

Hook-A-Barra also caters to Barramundi fly-fishers. BYO rods and tackle.   See more…

When do we fish the Ribbon Reefs? The Ribbon Reefs provide excellent year round fishing, and we access the area as part of our Coral Sea Lagoon Explorer trips , offering 3 and 4 day packages, starting at $3100/person + flights ex Cairns.

Nomad Sportfishing Extended Mothership Charters start at $2950pp + transfers ex Cairns. We can customise dates for whole boat bookings, or we cater for individuals or smaller groups to join one of our scheduled trips. Odyssey can accommodate up to 12 anglers. Nomad Gameboat day trips ex Port Douglas start at $2400/day for the boat which can be shared between 4-5 anglers. Just get in touch with us and we’ll get you on the water in no time.

The Iconic Far northern Great Barrier Reef – A Sportfishing Paradise

An Australian experience like no other. There is just one word to describe this experience with Helitours North Queensland and that is unique. Highlights include: Cairns, Mitchell River, Fishing and the Mt Mulgrave Homestead.

Tracking the river, we land at our “secret fishing spot” where we set up on the banks of the Mitchell, before rigging a couple of fishing lines. While we cannot guarantee you will catch a fish, let’s just say that we will be very surprised if you don’t. The river is teaming with Barramundi, not only a great fish to catch, but also fantastic eating as well. Lunch is served on the banks of the Mitchell.

Charter Rates

Full Day $920       Half Day $550         (Max 4pax)

Welcome to Cape York! This is a great part of the world for fishing, crabbing, croc spotting, camping, exploring, Four Wheel driving, relaxing, bird watching, hunting or whatever your choice of remote activities may be. Just ask us and we can help you get the most out of your time in Cape York. Cape York Peninsula Fishing is hosted by the owner/operator Jay Arnold.

Depending on the length of your fishing adventure, charters consist of fishing areas from Virlya Point (West Coast of Cape York) to Cairns Cross Islands (East Coast of Cape York). This includes all angles of fishing.

Fish Species Fish regularly caught are: Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Finger Mark, GT, Jew Fish, Mackerel, Queen Fish, Coral Trout, Cod, Bream, Spangled Emperor, Red Emperor, Cobia, Queensland Groper, Grunter, Parrot Fish, Nannygai, Tuna, Sharks and many other species.

Wild Life and Aquatic animals During hunting your targeted fish species, various wild life and aquatic animals can be sighted. Migrating birds, Dingoes, Crocs, Wallabies, Dugongs, Turtles and assorted Rays are few of the regulars.

 

 

CY Fishing Charters Offer a wide range of fishing experiences

TASTE ADVENTURE:            DAY FISHING CHARTER ESCAPE ADVENTURE:        1 DAY 2 NIGHTS CAPE YORK GETAWAY ADVENTURE:      4 DAYS 5 NIGHTS CAPE YORK ABSOLUTE ADVENTURE:    5 DAYS 6 NIGHTS OR 6 DAYS 7 NIGHTS  CAPE YORK POA Give us a call now.