Cape York Barramundi Fishing as seen on Fishin Trip with Jason Kennedy!

Trinity Sportfishing started in Port Douglas 20 years ago. The most often asked question was "so Bill, where do you go fishing for your holidays?"

The answer - "I go barramundi fishing at Cape York"

The second most asked question was "And what do you do at Cape York?"

The answer - " I catch really big Cape York Barramundi and let them go again."

The good news is that now everyone can enjoy what Bill has been enjoying for the past 15 years.

Cape York is one of the most pristine wilderness fishing destinations in Australia. A Cape York barramundi fishing safari is the ultimate fishing experience.

HOW TO CATCH REALLY BIG BARRAMUNDI

There are a few good ways to catch really big barramundi and we employ them all!

1. Live Baiting- we catch local cherabin- big freshwater prawns. These are like lollies to big barramundi. They also taste great when we barbecue them in the camp!
2. Casting lures into snags
3. Trolling deep water snags

Remember, you don't have to be a professional fisherman… but it helps if you go barramundi fishing in Cape York with one!

THE STORY OF CAPE YORK

The rivers that run through Cape York where we run our Cape York Barramundi Fishing Safari the are the Normanby, The Bizant as well as the North and South Kennedy Tivers.
These rivers weave their way right through the the park until they empty into the magnificent Princess Charlotte Bay.
With these deep rivers reaching so far inland, and also being national park, Cape York is protected from netting by professional fisherman. The rangers prescence all year round, also gives you peace of mind that no illegal fishing can be carried out, thus protecting this valuable resource and ensuring good fish stocks for future generations of keen anglers that come to Cape York for Barramundi Fishing.
Cape York Barramundi Fishing Safaris and Trinity Sportsfishing have permits to fish and camp in several areas of the Cape York park. Dependant on water levels and fish stocks, we can make an informed decision on which part of the park we will fish at any given time of the year. Being a mobile fishing camp our flexibility gives us a distinct advantage.
In addition, fishing inland waterways means that we are not governed by the restraints of having to fish the tide.
We can fish for Barramundi all day and all night right from our back doorstep, authentic bush camping at its best!
The parks environment will also expose you to a tremendous range of wildlife, including estuarine crocodiles, and abundance of birdlife, and of course, enormous Barramundi! The flora and fauna in Cape Yokr is simply sensational, and for a keen photographer it is indeed a slice of heaven.

CAPE YORK PRIME FISHING TIMES

The Run Off- Mid April to Mid June
Just after the wet season, the Barramundi fishing at Cape York is fantastic. The reason for this is that the big females feed like crazy. They have just made the long swim back up the rivers after spawning down in the coastal reaches of Princess Charlotte Bay.
These mature fish are also aware that the "dry" is coming, and soon the rivers will stop flowing. The Barramundi eat everything they possible can in order to lay enough fat on to get them through the lean winter months. And thats why the fishing here in Cape York is so good!

The Build Up - Mid August to Mid November
After the winter months the barramundi in Cape York spring back to life, in order to put on condition for the long swim back down the rivers to the salt water in order to spawn again.
This period of time is referred to as the build up, and occurs right before the wet season.

OTHER INFORMATION

Included in the trips are all meals, non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, as long as the drinks come in a can. For transport reasons, bottles are not allowed. If you have any special needs, please call or include this information when you book or inquire. Essentially, we supply everything but ask you to bring:

• A soft bag with enough clothes for 7 days (shorts and tshirts)

• One pair of long pants (jeans or tracksuits) for night time

• A windcheater or jumper and one pair of good camping footwear

• A widebrimmed hat

• A pair of sunglasses (polaroids are highly recommended) and

• Two towels and a toothbrush

Bookings must be made well in advance, as we can only facilitate a maximum of 60 people per year. Groups must consist of at least 2 people but no more than 6 at any one time.

ALL PRICES ARE GST INCLUSIVE WITH NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

OUTBACK 4WD FISHING SAFARI
$3,500 EX CAIRNS
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FLY IN FLY OUT FISHING SAFARI
$4,500 EX CAIRNS
(MIN. 5 PEOPLE TO BOOK)

GULF 4WD FISHING SAFARI
OUTBACK CATTLE STATION
$4500 EX CAIRNS