Cooktown Fishing     General Information

Cooktown boasts some of the best coastal and off-shore fishing in Australia.  On offer is river, estuary, beach and deep sea reef fishing all within easy reach from the local boat ramp or jetty.  Cape York presents a unique opportunity to chase many species in an environment left untouched by heavy industry and pollution.  The port of Cooktown is host to fewer vessels than other busier tourist destinations so this is your best chance of getting close to finding nature untouched.  Why spend hours on a boat travelling to visit reefs sometimes spoilt by careless tourism.  Cooktown is lucky enough where you can see the start of the reef from the coast so you won't be spending extra time, money or fuel to experience. Click here  to see for yourself at the top of the picture just how far the reef is Here you will also find such a large choice of species all known for a great fight and their good eating.  Some of the choice available include; Click on any of the species for respective Government Regulations Barramundi Coral Trout    Flathead Mangrove Jack Whiting Queenfish Giant Trevally Parrot/Tusk Rock Cod Jewfish Fingermark Sea Perch Red Emporer Saratoga Barramundi Cod