Cape York Sportsfishing
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Cape York Sportsfishing

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Albany Island
Somerset, QL, Australia
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Cape York Sportsfishing is located in Cape York Somerset and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Peter is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, fly fishing, jigging, popping, spinning, depending on what you’re going after. As part of their trips, you can target species like Cobia, Spangled Emperor, Wahoo, Tuna, Trevally, and Spanish Mackerel, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 24’ Cairns Custom Craft boat that can safely take up to 12 anglers. This boat features an ice box. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

The boat will be supplied with snacks and lunch for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with*.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Cape York Sportsfishing.

*Terms&Conditions applied.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Food (Snacks & Lunch)

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Exclusive Fishing Adventure
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Day Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Overnight stay, lodging
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $1,691
    Cape York Sportsfishing team will do our best to make your visit a great holiday! Amazing Albany Island will be only yours during the trip! We have some of the best pelagic sport fishing anywhere in the World, and our fly fishing is amazing. 6 nights accommodation 5 guided fishing days Includes all meals, non alcoholic drinks, and fishing equipment. Fly to Bamaga QLD and we will transfer you to Albany Island (Vehicle/Boat trip) or fly to Horn Island and catch a Helicopter for spectacular fly.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Permit
    Permit
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Barramundi
    Barramundi
    Queenfish
    Queenfish
    Trevally (Golden)
    Golden Trevally
    Coral Trout
    Coral Trout
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Tuna (Longtail)
    Longtail Tuna
    Bream (Fingermark)
    Fingermark Bream
    Grunter (Javelin)
    Javelin Grunter
    Spangled Emperor
    Spangled Emperor
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FAQs about Cape York Sportsfishing

Cape York Sportsfishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • AU $1,300 per day per person - Exclusive Fishing Adventure (5 days)
When you book a trip with Cape York Sportsfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Cape York Sportsfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (breakages must be paid for)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (you may bring your own)
Cape York Sportsfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
Cape York Sportsfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Cape York Sportsfishing include:
  • Barramundi
  • Cobia
  • Coral Trout
  • Crab
  • Permit
  • Queenfish
  • Spangled Emperor
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Trevally (Golden)
  • Tuna (Longtail)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Peter Jeansson
Somerset, Queensland, Australia
Benefit from Capt. Peter's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Somerset. Using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, fly fishing, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Wahoo, Permit and Golden Trevally. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barramundi Barramundi
Cobia Cobia
Coral Trout Coral Trout
Crab Crab

Boat specs

Cairns Custom Craft (Center console) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
12 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
breakages must be paid for
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Fishing License
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment
you may bring your own

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
in or around dining area
You Keep Catch
fish selected for dining
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.
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