A true saltwater sportfishing & flyfishing paradise with an unmatched combination of inshore and offshore species and fishing styles
And if you think that is good, there’s also light tackle action in the shallows, mackerel trolling or deep jigging. Truly spectacular fishing in a simply incredible location.
- Cast surface lures or flyfish the outer edge of the reef for big GTs, dogtooth tuna, mackerel, coral trout, red bass and more.
- Drift the reef flats with lure or fly for over 30 species of sportfish.
- Walk an isolated sand cay, reef flat or island beach and sight cast to cruising GTs, permit, queenfish, golden trevally, titan triggerfish and over 30 other species.
- Troll the outer edge of the reef for huge dogtooth tuna, yellowfin, mackerel and wahoo
- Fish remote and untouched rivers and beaches for barramundi, mangrove jacks, queenfish, giant herring and many other species.
- This trip truly has EVERY option covered and is ideal for anglers who want to experience every fishing option in one trip.
Location Map
Species Guide
If you’re looking for maximum variety, this trip is definitely for you. From the anchorages we visit you can head east and access the outer edge of the barrier reef to catch huge GTs, coral trout, dogtooth tuna, spanish mackerel, wahoo, yellowfin tuna and a huge variety of other species.
The reefs just to the north west of Tydeman Reef offer spectacular sand flats and a mix of inshore queenfish and mackerel mixed with GTs cruising the flats. It is an area of endless opportunity.
At the Claremont Isles, we anchor near a series of islands, sand flats and reef flats that are unmatched anywhere else in Australia. We’ve caught everything from GTs to cobia to permit, queenfish, golden trevally and every other tropical saltwater species you can think of. If you love walking the flats and sightcasting, this is a true paradise!
And if that’s not enough, head west of the anchorage and you’ll hit the coastline with some of the most remote rivers in Australia teeming with fish. These rivers cannot be accessed by land: there’s simply no way to drive there, so our mothership with small shallow draft tenders is the only way to get to these rivers. The barramundi and jack fishing is just wonderful in these clear shallow sandy rivers, and the queenfish at the mouths of the rivers are incredible fun!
Want a trip with the lot? This is it.
Seasons
We pass through the Tydeman Reef and Claremont Isles area on our Ultimate Adventure trips in September and December.
Getting to Tydeman Reef and the Claremont Isles
Tydeman Reef & Claremont Isles Ultimate Adventure
- Departs from Lizard Island and returns via Lockhart River or vice versa
- Transfer fees include one-way flight between Lizard Island and Cairns, and one-way flight between Cairns and Lockhart River
Next Steps
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