Cape York Fishing Spots

Where to go fishing, Cape York

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Normanby River Rocks

Rock bar on south side fishes well for Barramundi.

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Turtle Head Island

Great fishing on the run out tide due to channels. Barramundi, Snapper, Coral Trout, Cod, Trevalley, Queenfish and more all around the...

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Skardon River Sandbar

Get a good catch along the sandbar near the river mouth. The first creek mouth off Skardon River and bottleneck also holds...

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Jackson River Rocks

The large rock here is a hotspot for Cod, Giant Herring, Queenfish and Trevally. April to June is the perfect season to...

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Jackson River Mouth

The river mouth is a Queenfish and Trevally hotspot. The first creek in also fishes well for Barramundi and Jacks, especially

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Jackson River Bank

The deep bank along this section of the Jackson River holds Barramundi and Jack.

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Upper Jackson River Bank

This section of the river dries on low tide, so keep an eye on tides. At high tide you will find Barramundi...

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Doughboy River Mouth

There is a deep hole at the mouth of the river, which holds most estuary fish (shown by pinpoint on map). Queenfish,...

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Doughboy River Bank

Barramundi are found to hug the Western bank of the river near the sandbar, while Jacks can be found further upstream in...

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Cotterell River

The Cotterell River mouth is popular for Queenfish, Trevalley, Mackerel and Tarpon (aka Oxeye Herring). Rocks line the western side of the...

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Starcke River

The Starcke River boat ramp is a cement boat ramp and is accessible in most tides. The Starcke River boat is only...

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Kirke River

Barramundi and Salmon common around the first major bend after the mudflat. The Kirke River mouth moves frequently during the seasons, with...

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Jardine River

Bait holes at mouth bring Barramundi, Mackerel and Queenfish. Difficult to navigate at low tide, 2.5nm to Mutee Head.

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Crab Island

Known to be a turtle rookery. Good sized Queenfish, Salmon, Mackerel and Trevalley can be found just offshore of the island.

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Mid Rock

Located South West of of the wreck (historic site). Calm weather access only, good sized Trout, Trevalley, Mackerel and Queenfish can be...

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Eborac Island Waters

Cape Island and Eborac Island are home to many pelagic fish species. Watch for birds indicating schools, and fish the drop offs....

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Fly Point Cape York

Fish the rocky shore at Fly Point for Queenfish, Trevalley and Mackerel.

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Albany and Sana Rocks

Calm weather is the best option for fishing Albany Rock. It is home to many large pelagic species - Mackerel, Cobia, Kingfish,...

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Somerset Beach Launch

Small boats can be launched from the sandy beach of Somerset. Exposed to wave action and low tide restricted. 4WD access only....

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Fishbone Creek Boat Ramp

Ample parking on road, no lighting or facilities. Low tide restricted. Access to Jackey Jackey Creek and Kennedy Inlet via Fishbone Creek.

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Kennedy Inlet Mouth

Rocky area on the North bank of the inlet mouth holds Golden Snapper, Barramundi and sometimes Trevalley. Also fish the first creek...

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Woomera Creek

Rock bars present about 1km upstream from the mouth. Barramundi, Jacks and Snapper frequent here.

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Big Creek Number One

Mouth and junction fish well in the first creek off Big Creek. You can manage to get the odd Barracuda here, along...

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Middle River

Troll banks for Barramundi, Snapper and Cod.

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Escape River Rocks

These rocks fish great for Snapper and Cod. Holes either side of the bommie hold Tuna and Queenfish, with best fishing said...

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Escape River Junction

Hole at junction fishes well for Trevalley, Snapper and Jewfish.

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Turtle Island Reef

Great fishing on the Easterly side - Coral Trout, Trevalley, Mackerel, Cod and other pelagic species. Best accessed in calm weather, as...

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Marrett River Mouth

Gutter near mouth fishes well. Trevalley, Flathead, Queenfish all common on the incoming tide.

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