Discover The Great Places for Fly Fishing
Salt Water or Fresh Water fly fishing in Australia, what is your choice?
With over 4,000 marine species in Australia there are plenty of different fish to tick off your “Catch” list.
We have fishing guides to help you fish the salt water regions up North, or the freshwater rivers down South and in between. In fact everything depends on what you want to catch and when you want to travel.
Each experience is unique and will be truly “Australian.” Great food, great stories, fantastic fishing!
We Arrange Customized Individual or Small Group Fly Fishing Trips
Private Fly Fishing Trips
Travel to Australia for your own personal fly fishing trip. We will match you with the perfect guide for the type of experience you want and put together a fly fishing package just for you. Saltwater or Freshwater, we have guides to support you.
Small Group Fly Fishing Trips
Guided fishing trips onboard a mothership or private charters available.
The main fishing focus on a trip up North will be on the flats with the target species being Permit, GT, Blue Bastard, Trigger Fish, Golden Trevally, Queenfish, and many other varieties. Departure dates are set around optimal tides to maximize wading time.
What a Fly Fishing Trip in Australia Would Be Like
You will have a local guide who knows what’s biting and where. And more importantly, how to catch those illusive fish on your must catch list. They will be your host for the duration of your stay, unless you add extra days to your vacation of course.
Depending on whether you do a custom private fishing trip or one with a group, you will be well supported.
Most trips include accommodation, food and your fishing guide. Details on fishing gear requirements will be provided or rentals are available.
We can assist with arranging international flights, as well as any additional internal flights you require in Australia.
We will help you understand the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)/Visa process. We’ll also provide insights into all things Australia, as we are an Australian.
And if you want to extend your trip to add additional days to explore more of Australia, that’s entirely possible, just let us know.
This is a sample itinerary only and would be tailored to suite the fishing conditions, where you are traveling and what fish you want to catch.
Day 0
Arrive at Weipa Airport. Your Aussie Fly fisher guide will greet you at the airport and transfer guests to The
Cape Lodge for the week.
Our Lodge has twin share or private room with ensuite options available, with all your creature comforts
including internet and Wi Fi, fly tying stations (all equipment provided) with home style and/or nearby pub
meals included.
Guests have the afternoon to settle in.
Days 1-6
Breakfast is typically served from 7.00am each day, however packed breakfast options are available for earlier
starts. Our guide will pick you up at 8.00am. Packed lunches, beverages and snacks are included. Each fishing
day runs to around 4.00pm-5.00pm depending on fishing.
At the end of each day guests are returned to the lodge where you can relax for the evening.
Final Morning
Guests will be transferred to Weipa airport for their flights home.
This example is for a 6 day/7 night package, not including international and national (inside Australia) flights.
Group Trips Onboard a Charter
If you choose to fly fish up North, there are options group trips on board a mothership where you are provided with food, accommodation and endless fishing adventure with your guide and host. The ships are beautifully fitted out for comfort. The food is fresh Australian cuisine.
Click on an image below to explore each of these trip options. More coming soon!
*Note that prices shown DO NOT include airfares.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Is Fishing Tackle Provided?
This will depend on the Guide that is used. Some guides will have tackle available on a “Pay-If-Lost” basis, whilst others will expect you to bring your own gear and provide a list.
They may also specify the best flies to bring suitable for the trip. There will be fly tiers in Australia who can also provide the right flies, should you wish to purchase them prior to your trip, or have them shipped to your guide.
What is the Best Time of Year To Plan My Fly Fishing Trip to Australia?
Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere and the water temperatures are therefore different to in the USA. There are certain times of year that suit the different fish you may aspire to catch. For example, the best time to fish for Barramundi is March/April, and Giant Trevally (GT) is between April and July. Both of these fish are prevalent in the North of Australia. If it is trout you are interested in then down South is the place to catch those, with the best time of year being February/March. So, a lot of your decision making for your fly fishing vacation is about what you want to catch.
Are Transfers To and From the Airport Included?
Transfers to and from the airport will be included in your fishing trip package. You don’t need to worry about not knowing the area.
Which Australian Fishing Guides Do You Work With?
We currently work with the teams at ‘Aussie Fly Fishers‘ and ‘Trout Tales Tasmania.’ We are in the process of engaging with other guides in different areas of Australia to offer you many different options to choose from.