Trout Fishing Lodges
Kimberley Fishing
Kimberley Fishing Charters is one of the last true fishing adventures.
This untouched and remote outback in the north of Western Australia is a anglers paradise with a wide variety of fishing environments. These include deserted beaches, prime barramundi fishing rivers,, fish rich reef systems and blue water fishing at its best all surrounded by spectacular scenery.
The Kimberley is a lightly populated and rugged land. Other than the Great Northern Highway connecting the 5 major towns few paved roads exist and most others are not much better than bush tracks. The monsoon season closes most of the later for sometimes five or six over summer.
unlike much of Australia, only two seasons exist up in the tropics. The dry season from May to approximately end of September is characterized by nominal to no rain and hot and sunny daysaveraging in the low 30′s.
The wet season starts with the “build up” to the onset of the rains from October to December when humidity and air and sea temperatures are rising. This is followed by the beginning of the monsoon usually around Christmas when it rains heavily till the end of March. All can change by as much as 30 days.
March to early December are the prime months for fishing the Kimberley with Barramundi fishing at its best after the wet season has finished when the food-laden waters are running off the flood plains into the streams and estuaries. Barramundi are more frequently found in the lower river systems and estuaries along the coast but can be found in saltwater or in freshwater far up stream. Many of those waters can be fished from the banks of the river but better results will normally be achieved if fishing from a boat. Some of the best and most easily accessed river systems for Barra fishing are the Fitzroy, Ord, Pentecost, Keep and the King Rivers and their tributaries.
The Kimberley coast is a spectacular and remote wilderness accessible in the most part only by boat. There are a considerable number of charter vessels that cruise this remote coastal region from March to November each year offering both dedicated fishing cruises and also general interest cruises that include activities focusing on nature,wildlife and Aboriginal culture. as well as fishing. The later are good options for the fishermen with the non-fishing partner.
These cruises will include opportunities for barramundi fishing where 1 meter plus Barramundi are often landed, and Mangrove Jack, Queen Fish, Finger Mark and Trevally are always on offer. The reef systems such as the huge Montgomery Reef are home to many species including Giant Trevally and Coral Trout and blue water and pelagic species include Sailfish, Dogtooth and other Tuna, Wahoo and Spanish Mackerel are often found cruising.
When fishing Broome, the major town of the Kimberley situated on the west coast the fishermen has a wide array of options. Broome fishing charters and fishing tours go from the half day to up to 2 weeks. Fishing in Broome area has a mixture of estuary and bluewater fishing and is celebrated for its visiting Sailfish over the dry season.
It should invariably be noted that there are dangers involved with travelling round the Kimberley uneducated and ill prepared. These perils include breakdowns in remote areas, absence of drinking water and other supplies, heat stress and related issues, extreme weather events like cyclones and flooding and the ever present snakes, sea stingers and crocodiles. All the Kimberley is a crocodile habitat.
The cost of getting to and travelling around the Kimberley is reasonably high and accordingly most fishermen will probably only visit once in a life-time. It is recommended that visitors should maximise their experience by employing the various excellent Kimberley fishing charters, guides, lodges, camps and live on board vessels that are available.
Paul Collery is a fishing enthusiast, travel industry professional and travel writer based in Australia.He has fished and travelled in many locations around the world. He runs companies called Sports Fishing Adventures and Fly Fishing Adventures that focuses on guided fishing adventures to unique and remote locations around Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
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