Cape York Wild Adventures offers a 6-day fishing trip targeting both fresh and salt water fishing. Your package includes 3 ½ star accommodation with bedding, and 3 meals a day at the beautiful Blue Lagoon Lodge.

  • Most fishing is land based (fish from the bank), however, we do have a number of boats for river fishing
  • Beach fishing is a must as you never know what you may catch!
  • Beaches are accessible from the end of August till December.
  • There are 6 river systems that wind through Aurukun land plus hundreds of fresh water billabongs teaming with fish
  • Fly fishing is a must for Barramundi, Sartaga and Tarpon
  • Fishing in the salt water we target Barramundi (when in season), Barracuda, Thread Fin Salmon, Black Jew, Queen Fish and Mangrove Jack
  • A short run off the beach is some great fishing on shallow reefs
  • There will be opportunities to campout on the beach over night for some sensational night time fishing. Bedding will be provided
  • Cape York Wild Adventures can cater for up to 8 guests at any one time
  • Vehicle transportation around the property is by reliable four wheel drives. And in the flood plains and swampy areas, transport will be by Polaris Rangers

What To Bring...

  • Fishing equipment (equipment may be hired by prior arrangement)
  • Personal effects

Flying to Blue Lagoon...

  • Fly to Cairns
  • Fly Qantas link Cairns to Weipa. Chartered flight from Weipa to Blue Lagoon with Weipa Air. (we arrange your chartered flight for you, and a transfer fee of $250 per person is charged to cover your flight to and from Blue Lagoon).

Driving To Blue Lagoon

  • If you choose to drive you will need a reliable four wheel drive vehicle
  • Take the Yarraden turn off about 60km north of Musgrave Roadhouse (please note this is your last fuel stop)
  • Take the left and follow the signs to Cape York Wild Adventures or Blue Lagoon
  • It's a 200km drive from the Peninsula Development Road to Blue Lagoon Outstation. Roads can be a bit demanding, so please take care
  • It will take you at least 4 hours to get to Blue Lagoon
  • You are travelling through cattle properties so if the gate has a "keep closed" sign, please close the gate
  • Cattle and horses have right of way at all times

Fees & Bookings...

  • $3,500 inc GST for a 6-day fishing trip
    ($1,000 deposit required - balance due 30 days prior to start date of trip)
  • Fishing is from April to December
  • Trips are 8 days, 6 actual fishing days, as you fly in and out on Thursdays
  • 3 ½ star accommodation at the Blue Lagoon Lodge
  • 3 meals a day
  • Experienced guides
  • Air fares are at your own expense - we can arrange your flights and overnight stays at Cairns upon request
  • A deposit is required when booking your fishing trip
  • Balance can be paid in one sum or by installments
  • Balance must be paid by 30 days prior to start of fishing trip
  • Payment can be made by credit card, cheque or direct deposit
  • Strictly no refunds - fishing trip can be postponed to the following year
  • Group discounts for bookings of 8 people and over
  • Shorter or longer bookings can also be arranged by request

For more information, pricing and bookings phone 07 5497 3164

Important Info...

  • As we are traveling on Aboriginal lands there is no alcohol allowed
  • Anyone who brings alcohol could face a $75,000 fine (this law has been enforced)
  • All rivers, waterways, billabongs and fresh or salt waters could contain salt water crocodiles. Extreme care must be taken at all times, as some of the crocodiles that inhabit these areas are quite large
  • Blue bottles and Irukandji jellyfish also inhabit some salt water streams. Another deterrent from wading into the water
  • Listen to your guide at all times, as he is the experienced one who knows the local area
  • Owing to the restrictions on the aircraft, fisherman/woman will be only permitted to take 5kg of fillets home per person
  • Cape York Wild Adventures will package and freeze your fillets
  • Guides will package and freeze your fillets