Australian Fishing Charters and Adventures

North Queensland is where it all started for impoundment Barramundi fishing. With many world record catches North Queensland impoundment fishing is not for the faint hearted. When that Barramundi hits you will think you have hooked a passing speed boat. Right at that moment those rumours that impoundment Barramundi don’t put up a fight will fly out of the door at the same speed as your line. 

One of the things that has made impoundment fishing in North Queensland so popular is the astonishing rate at which the Barra grow. It was not that long ago that people dreamed of catching a 50lbs Barramundi. Now impoundment Barra fishing gives you a real possibility of catching the holy grail: a 100lbs Barramundi. Yep folks that’s right, 100 real North Queensland Barramundi pounds. Imagine catching a 1000lbs Marlin and a 100lbs impoundment Barramundi just within a day each other - it's all possible here!

Barramundi feed everyday of their lives so it does not matter what the time of year, you still have a chance of catching a Barramundi. Although it’s true that you have a greater chance of catching an impoundment Barramundi during the warmer months, just don’t discount the winter months. There are also Sooty Grunter, Archerfish and the super tough fighting Mangrove Jacks to target, which are often a welcome catch when fishing for Barramundi. And if you like your crustaceans, make sure you take your pots to catch some Red Claw too.

Impoundment fishing offers the visiting angler and family an opportunity to have some of the best freshwater sportsfishing on Earth. All this from the stable fishing environment of places like Lake Tinaroo or Koonballomma Dam. It does not matter what the tides are like as there are none, although the phase of the moon does help turn the fish on the bite.

While enjoying all the fantastic fishing that North Queensland impoundment fishing has to offer you can enjoy a number of other activities like sailing, wind surfing, canoeing and water skiing just to name name just a few.

Guides will give you the best opportunity to catch fish if you have not fished impoundment before. Even if you have your own boat it pays to get the low down from the experts. There is no substitute for on the job training. All that you learn from your guide you can put into play for the rest of your time fishing in the impoundments.

So come on, service your fishing gear and come and see if you can be the first person to catch a 100lbs Barramundi in one of our sensational impoundments. Get in contact with us on 1800 288 378 or email us at info@fishingearth.com if you want to catch one of these monsters or even if you just want to know more.