Fly Fishing Cape York is a must-try experience for anglers seeking adventure in one of Australia’s most remote and pristine fishing destinations. With its untouched rivers, tidal flats, and reef systems, Cape York offers an incredible variety of sportfish, including barramundi, queenfish, and the mighty GT. Whether you’re casting in the estuaries or sight-fishing on the flats, the region’s unspoiled beauty and abundant marine life make it a bucket-list destination for any serious fly fisher.
Where Will You Fly Fish in Cape York?
At the northernmost tip of Australia; across the Torres Strait from Papua New Guinea lies one of the most
robust, varied and uncrowded saltwater fisheries in the world. Cape York.
Western Cape is a vast fishery with more than 100 miles of coastline that includes 11 rivers and river flats and
at its edge lies the Cape’s “Mecca” and your guides North Queensland lodge at Weipa.
This is a remote destination and requires an additional flight to the international flight to get you to Australia.
What Will Your Day Look Like?
The Cape York season covers the peak period from April through December.
With bespoke options available, all-inclusive trips typically run as 4 day/5 night, 5 day/6 night or 6 day/7 night programs.
Each day anglers fish a diversity of flats, river systems and creeks, returning to our own Fly Fishing Lodge to relax in comfort and immerse yourself in the Australian saltwater fly fishing scene.
Fishing is aboard the guides two American Made dedicated fiberglass skiffs with a 2 Angler : 1 Guide ratio.
For those seeking adventure, helicopter options and /or adventure camp options can be arranged to access more remote sections of the Cape.
Lunch is traditionally taken with you and dinners are either home cooked or pub style, with plenty of opportunities to experience the local seafood available.
It is not uncommon to encounter over 30 species over the course of a weeks’ fishing. Anglers can chase high- speed pelagics like Tuna and Mackerel close inshore, sight fish on the river mouth flats for trevally, queenfish, barramundi, giant herring or hit the reefs for coral trout, red bass and mangrove jacks.
And then there’s the flats fishing. The prized Indo-Pacific Permit, T.Anak, one of the “Big 4” permit species is
endemic to the area along with Blue Bastards and Black Spotted Tusk Fish, all providing an inviting flats
challenge. Join us for an incredible adventure in one of Australia’s truly most remote fly-fishing destinations.
When Is This Cape York Fly Fishing Experience Available?
Fishing packages to the Cape York Lodge are available between Mid April to Early November.
Your Guides
Your guides on this trip are the team from Aussie Fly Fishers.
How We Work With Aussie Fly Fishers
As a native born Australian I understand the travel distances and the key things that are important when you want to travel to a destination in Australia.
I work closely with the team at Aussie Fly Fishers to put together an end to end itinerary for you, so all you need to do is pack your bags, pick up your passport and head to the airport.
Prices are shown in Australian dollars (AUD), as the exchange rate fluctuates daily. The US Dollar is currently very strong against the AUD which means you will be paying less for your trip. The current exchange rate as at 2/16/2025 is 0.63 cents. You pay 63 cents for every $1 Australian.
Note that prices shown in the page image are starting prices only. Trips will be customized and fully quoted at time of inquiry. Prices shown do not include airfares, either internationally or domestically within Australia.
Extend Your Stay
We can assist with additional days in Australia, whether that is before or after your fishing trip. It is also possible to combine trips to different parts of Australia with different guides. Why not try different areas whilst you are there.