Kimberley Fishing Charters is a fishing adventure you should do once in your life.
This untouched and remote region in the far north of Australia's west coast is a fishers heaven with a wide availability of angling opportunities. These include deserted beaches, prime barramundi fishing rivers,, reef sytems loaded with fish and blue water fishing at its best all surrounded by spectacular scenery.
The Kimberley is a isolated and unhospitable land. Aside from the one highway running from Broome in the west to Kununurra in the east few paved roads exist and most others are not much better than bush tracks. The rainy season closes almost all of the later for sometimes half a year over summer.
In this part of the world, near to the equator only two seasons exist. The dry season from May to October is characterized by minimum rainfall and clear, sunny and hot days averaging between 30 and 35 degrees.
The wet season starts with the "build up" to the beginning of the monsoon from around October to the end of December when humidity and air and sea temperatures are rising. This is followed by the beginning of the monsoon typically around late December when it rains heavily up until the end of March. All can vary by as much as 30 days.
March to late November are the prime months for fishing the Kimberley with Barramundi fishing at its best after the wet season has finished when the food-laden waters are running off the flood plains into the rivers and estuaries. Barramundi are far more regularly found in the lower river systems and estuaries along the coast but can be present in saltwater or in freshwater far up stream. Many of those waters can be fished from the banks of the river but better results will typically be reached if fishing from a boat. Some of the finest and most easily accessed river systems for Barra fishing are the Fitzroy, Ord, Pentecost, Keep and the King Rivers and their tributaries.
The Kimberley coast is an impressive and remote wilderness accessible in the main part only by boat. There are a considerable number of charter vessels that cruise this remote coastal region from March to November each year offering both dedicated fishing cruises and also general interest cruises that include nature and aboriginal culture activities as well as fishing. The later are good options for the fishermen with the non-fishing partner.
These cruises will include opportunities for barramundi fishing where 1 meter plus Barramundi are often landed, and Mangrove Jack, Queen Fish, Finger Mark and Trevally are always on offer. The reef systems such as the big Montgomery Reef are home to several species including Giant Trevally and Coral Trout and blue water and pelagic species include Sailfish, Dogtooth and other Tuna, Wahoo and Spanish Mackerel are often found cruising.
When fishing Broome, the major city of the Kimberley situated on the west coast the visiting angler has a wide selection of options. Broome fishing charters and fishing tours range from the half day to up to 2 weeks. Fishing in Broome area has a mixture of estuary and bluewater fishing and is well known for its visiting Sailfish in the dry season.
It should invariably be remembered that there are hazards involved with travelling around the Kimberley uneducated and ill prepared. These perils include breakdowns in remote areas, absence of drinking water and other supplies, heat stress and related issues, extraordinary weather events such as storms and flooding and the ever present snakes, marine stingers and crocodiles. All the Kimberley is a crocodile habitat.
The cost of getting to and travelling around the Kimberley is quite high and hence most fishermen will probably only visit once in a lifetime. It's a smart move that visitors should maximize their experience by using the various excellent Kimberley fishing charters, guides, lodges, camps and live aboard vessels that are available.
This untouched and remote region in the far north of Australia's west coast is a fishers heaven with a wide availability of angling opportunities. These include deserted beaches, prime barramundi fishing rivers,, reef sytems loaded with fish and blue water fishing at its best all surrounded by spectacular scenery.
The Kimberley is a isolated and unhospitable land. Aside from the one highway running from Broome in the west to Kununurra in the east few paved roads exist and most others are not much better than bush tracks. The rainy season closes almost all of the later for sometimes half a year over summer.
In this part of the world, near to the equator only two seasons exist. The dry season from May to October is characterized by minimum rainfall and clear, sunny and hot days averaging between 30 and 35 degrees.
The wet season starts with the "build up" to the beginning of the monsoon from around October to the end of December when humidity and air and sea temperatures are rising. This is followed by the beginning of the monsoon typically around late December when it rains heavily up until the end of March. All can vary by as much as 30 days.
March to late November are the prime months for fishing the Kimberley with Barramundi fishing at its best after the wet season has finished when the food-laden waters are running off the flood plains into the rivers and estuaries. Barramundi are far more regularly found in the lower river systems and estuaries along the coast but can be present in saltwater or in freshwater far up stream. Many of those waters can be fished from the banks of the river but better results will typically be reached if fishing from a boat. Some of the finest and most easily accessed river systems for Barra fishing are the Fitzroy, Ord, Pentecost, Keep and the King Rivers and their tributaries.
The Kimberley coast is an impressive and remote wilderness accessible in the main part only by boat. There are a considerable number of charter vessels that cruise this remote coastal region from March to November each year offering both dedicated fishing cruises and also general interest cruises that include nature and aboriginal culture activities as well as fishing. The later are good options for the fishermen with the non-fishing partner.
These cruises will include opportunities for barramundi fishing where 1 meter plus Barramundi are often landed, and Mangrove Jack, Queen Fish, Finger Mark and Trevally are always on offer. The reef systems such as the big Montgomery Reef are home to several species including Giant Trevally and Coral Trout and blue water and pelagic species include Sailfish, Dogtooth and other Tuna, Wahoo and Spanish Mackerel are often found cruising.
When fishing Broome, the major city of the Kimberley situated on the west coast the visiting angler has a wide selection of options. Broome fishing charters and fishing tours range from the half day to up to 2 weeks. Fishing in Broome area has a mixture of estuary and bluewater fishing and is well known for its visiting Sailfish in the dry season.
It should invariably be remembered that there are hazards involved with travelling around the Kimberley uneducated and ill prepared. These perils include breakdowns in remote areas, absence of drinking water and other supplies, heat stress and related issues, extraordinary weather events such as storms and flooding and the ever present snakes, marine stingers and crocodiles. All the Kimberley is a crocodile habitat.
The cost of getting to and travelling around the Kimberley is quite high and hence most fishermen will probably only visit once in a lifetime. It's a smart move that visitors should maximize their experience by using the various excellent Kimberley fishing charters, guides, lodges, camps and live aboard vessels that are available.
About the Author:
Paul Collery is a fishing enthusiast, travel industry professional and travel writer based in Australia.He has fished and travelled in many locations around the world. He runs companies called Sports Fishing Adventures and Fly Fishing Adventures that concentrates on guided fishing adventures to unique and remote locations around Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
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