By Bob Ives
If you’re looking for some great saltwater fly fishing, you will
definitely want to put Australia on the top of your list of
destinations. There is no shortage of hot spots to cast a fly line get a
fly wet.Western Australia Saltwater Fly Fishing
Smack dab in the middle of the western coast of Australia is Shark
Bay Coast. These warm waters are ideal for some great fly fishing for
Tarpon and Giant Trevally, both of which are hard hitting fish and good
fighters.
Also in the west is Kimberly. In Kimberly you will enjoy some good
fly fishing for Threadfin Salmon near the beaches and coastline.
A little farther north in Western Australia is Exmouth and Pilbara.
Mangrove Jack is the fly fishing thrill in Exmouth, as well as Permit.
Pilbara is a great spot to go fly fishing for Queenfish.
Northern Territory Saltwater Fly Fishing
Much of the fly fishing action in Australia happens here,
particularly in the warmer months. There are a little of rivers and
estuaries full of species that make for good angling. Good fly fishing
destinations in the NT include the western shore of the Gulf of
Carpentaria. Saltwater fly fishing species here include Mangrove Jack,
Barramundi, Permit, Threadfin Salmon and Queenfish.
Queensland
Queensland covers a big territory and has a lot of good saltwater fly
fishing area. Starting at the north you have the eastern shore of the
Gulf of Carpentaria, which holds Barramundi, Giant Trevally, Mangrove
Jack, and Permit. Hinchinbrook Island is a good place for Permit
fishing. Also, there is Cairnes to the north of there, which is a great
place to go if you want some heavy fly tackle fishing for Marlin. Also
food for Marlin is the Great Barrier Reef off the north east coast of
Queensland. Even if you don’t want to go fishing here, you should visit.
It is the world’s largest coral reef and one of the most beautiful
places on Earth.
New South Wales (NSW)
On the south eastern border of Queensland and the north eastern
border of New South Wales you can find some good fly fishing for Giant
Trevally, and the northern part of NWS also holds Tarpon. Down further
south in Sydney, you might be tempted to head out to deeper water for
Black Marlin.
So why not get out the saltwater fly fishing gear and pick one of
these great saltwater fly fishing locations in Australia. You’ll also
want to be sure to take a camera along.
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