The Crystal Coast and Cape York

The Crystal coast as the locals call it is one of the dream destinations for all anglers. Its pristine beaches, estuaries and wilderness provide a wonderful setting for the spectacular fishing on offer. Flights are available into Bamaga from Cairns and you can be fishing within a few hours of landing. Some of the species present include Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, several types of Trevally, Saratoga, Permit, Coral trout, Fingermark, Threadfin salmon, Jewfish, four types of Mackerel, Tuna, Shark, sailfish and Black Marlin –the list goes on. Permit and Snub Nosed Dart are also on the list for the dedicated fly angler!
We can cater for specialists who wish to target certain species with particular methods but we strongly recommend an open minded approach as on some days up to 20 different species may be encountered and it is this diversity that makes the Cape so exciting. Our guides have access to many locations on both sides of the peninsula both in estuaries and around many islands so that even in rough weather a sheltered location is available. The fishing can be spectacular all year but sometimes the fish are almost climbing up the rod. Just before and after the wet can be outstanding, but even outside of this time there is always something biting. We cannot stress strongly enough how brilliant the fishing is here. We can cater for up to twenty anglers on the Cape at any time but a maximum of 3 anglers per boat [2 if fly fishing] is strictly applied.

Mothership option

You sleep and eat aboard one of our large ocean going ships in air conditioned comfort and travel to remote fishing grounds by day in purpose built guided fishing boats. Various lengths of tour are available from 3days/2nights up to as much as a fortnight. This is a truly outstanding way of fishing otherwise unreachable waters and some anglers simply love being on the water 24 hours a day. The wildlife viewing in this area is simply stunning with Dugongs, Manta Rays, Shark, Crocodiles, Sea snakes and lots of bird life seasonally abundant! We have a range of prices depending on season and choice of boat but as with all our trips it pays to book early because peak season is always very popular.

Disabled Anglers are catered for and welcomed on the Cape York Tours.