Fish Species

Flyfish One of the many reasons that makes a trip with Carpentaria Seafaris an adventure of a lifetime, is the variety of fish species available. People who collect fish species on a catch list, have recorded a staggering sixty three different fish caught in one week. From the fresh water reaches of any of the seven rivers we visit, through their mangrove reaches, to the estuaries and coastal flats, or the near and far reefs, the choice is yours as to what you want to catch.

Large Spanish Mackerel, Giant Trevally, Coral trout, Red Emperor and Nannygai on the reefs, Permit, Queenfish, Golden Trevally and Giant Herring on the flats, Barramundi and Mangrove Jacks in the snags and the prehistoric beautiful Saratoga in the fresh water, all this can be achieved in a day, but why? You have the whole week to pursue these magnificent tropical sport fish, in the comfort of our skiffs and with the support of our mothership. There is nowhere you can catch so many fish and different fish, as on the west coast of Cape York.

Check our fishing calendar as a guide to when each of the species are biting.