Kimberley Quest Fishing Expedition
Western Australia
The vastness of the remote Kimberley region is undoubtedly a very special part of our land. Depending on how long you stay aboard with us, we can show you thousands of islands, deep gorges, vast mud flats, tidal pools and high waterfalls gushing with torrents of fresh water.
The Kimberley region has some of the most magnificent waterfalls such as Kings Cascades, Horizontal Waterfalls and King George Falls to name a few.
Target Species
Multiple
Season
18th>24thOct
Duration
7 Days
Cost Per Person
$7> $10k
The large river systems, many of them un-named, are teeming with fish and the ever formidable barramundi can be found and skill fully caught in these rivers and the tidal creeks. Water lilies, prehistoric ferns and many species of birds are abundant along with the ever imposing saltwater crocodile.
The Kimberley Quest can take you to many spectacular places - Cascade Bay, Inland Sea, Cone Bay, Talbot Bay, Strickland Bay, Whirlpool Passage, Horizontal Waterfalls, Cockatoo Island, Crocodile Creek, and even further north to the Prince Regent and King George Rivers and onto Wyndham. We specialise in adventurous wilderness cruises and our aim is to give you a trip never to be forgotten.
All of the days that you will be fishing with Kimberley Quest will include a dingy (5 Metre) and a fishing guide. You will fish all daylight hours, usually coming back to Kimberley Quest for lunch. Lunch will be timed around the tides and after a short break, you will resume fishing until the sun goes down. Days are organised around the tides, so you will get the most out of your fishing time.
Services & Facilities
The Kimberley Quest II offers the ultimate in luxury surroundings for your fishing adventure with a well appointed 25 metre fully air-conditioned cruise vessel, equipped with helipad and spa. All cabins have their own private ensuite, seperate air-conditioning and fridge. Custom built for accessing the shallow estuaries and waterways of the Kimberley, the Kimberley Quest II is the perfect vessel to explore this vast coastline.
Extended Fishing Expeditions
The Kimberley Quest II only takes a maximum of 12 fishing guests to ensure that there is plenty of space in our custom built tenders driven by knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides who will use their experience to help you land the big ones!
Let us show you our secret spots where we work the numerous rock bars, snags and run-offs from dawn until dusk.
All of our specialist Kimberley fishing expeditions are scheduled specifically around the tides to give you maximum fishing time and idyllic conditions. We take a maximum of 12 fishermen to ensure that there is ample space in our four custom-built 5m excursion tenders, all equipped with depth sounders and four-stroke 90HP Honda outboards.
All fishing excursions are accompanied by one of our experienced Kimberley fishing guides. We provide a large range of specialist rods and reels, as well as an extensive array of lures. Gear is provided, however you are of course welcome to bring your favourite lures and your own rod and reel.
Heli fishing is available at an additional cost. Note this is to be arranged with the office prior to departure.
This is only a suggested itinerary. The remote Kimberley region experiences large tidal movements which can affect our itinerary. We may need to vary this from time to time, however, no matter the tides, we always visit the spectacular icons of this region. There will be plenty of land and sightseeing excursions to many untouched places, and opportunities to catch fresh fish for the table.
Example Itinerary
DAY 1: DEPART BROOME
A courtesy vehicle will pick you up from your accommodation in Broome and transfer you to the Broome airport for a light aircraft flight to join Kimberley Quest II at Cygnet Bay.
DAY 2: SECURE BAY
Watch the incredible tidal movements throughout Secure Bay as we cruise through many spectacular whirlpools in search for barramundi. We then head towards the outer islands for your first taste of fishing
DAY 3: COLLIER BAY / WALCOTT INLET
An array of snags, run-offs and rock bars present ideal conditions for big barra and a host of other species which will be lurking in these waters.
DAY 4: DOUBTFUL BAY
Fish the numerous inlets of Doubtful Bay enjoy a cruise to Red Cone Creek for a refreshing swim at Ruby Falls before trying your luck at mud crabbing.
DAY 5 & 6: GEORGE WATER & GLENELG RIVER
Fish the immense estuaries and extensive river systems of the George Water and the Glenelg River, both of which have reputations for big barra
DAY 7: CYGNET BAY - BROOME
After a late breakfast you will disembark the Kimberley Quest II for your light aircraft flight back to Broome. Arrival into Broome will be around midday.
Availability
Please enquire for availability
Included
- All meals prepared by the onboard chef
- Permit fees
- 5 days of guided fishing
- Fishing gear on a replace if lost or damaged basis
- 6 nights twin share accomodation onboard
- Transfers to and from accomodation in Broome to the boat
Not included
- Flights from home point to and from Broome
- Accommodation in Broome
-- If you would like to hire a location-specific tackle pack with top-shelf rods, reels, and lures, let us know.