Cobourg Peninsula Sport Fishing Adventure
Cape Don

Fishing

Cape Don is renowned for its diverse range of sports fishing experiences making it a fisherman's paradise virtually all year round. Over 250 recorded species of fish can be found in these waters, many of which are sought after sport and table fish.

Accessible from Cape Don are mangrove lined creeks, sandy island cays, fringing reef and rocky outcrops on deep bluewater, all ideal fishing environments.

The abundance of fish is staggering and guests have been known to catch up to 20 species in one day here! This makes for an almost rock solid guarantee of a catch: the closest any fisherman will get to a “sure thing”.

Species Available

Boats

Cape Don Experience has four boats.  All underwent a complete refit early in 2008 and had four new Yamaha 150s fitted in June 2008.  One of the boats is a 7.3 meter aluminium black arrow, two of the boats are 6 meter aluminium custom crafts and the fourth boat is a 6.7 meter fibreglass southwind. 

All have centre consoles and a large casting platform.  Three of the boats can accommodate a maximum of 4 people per boat however to maximise fishing results it is strongly recommend a maximum of 3 people per boat.

Fishing Equipment

All fishing equipment and tackel is supplied on a replace if lost or broken basis.  Guest may bring their own fishing equipment if they wish, as long as their fishing rods are packed in a light weight cylinder, less than 2 meters in length.

Fishing Packages

3, 4 & 7 day all inclusive fishing packages available

Availability

March - November inlusive. 

Accommodation

The lodge is a large house surrounded by big airy verandas in an historical lighthouse precinct built in 1916 and totally renovated in 2005.  At night the angler is able to retire to a lodge boasting a level of service, history and quality not found in most fishing lodges.

Features include large fully serviced bedrooms, big airy verandas, games room and large spa.  We have 5 rooms and can accommodate a maximum of 13 fisher people at any one time. 

Flights

40 minutes flying time from Darwin.  Flights depart Darwin at 3:30pm, 3:00pm check in required.  Flights return to Darwin at approximately 5:30pm. Luggage is limited to a maximum of 12kg per person.  Flights depart every Wednesday and Saturday.

Meals

The qualified inhouse chef can do wonders with mudcrabs and other fresh seafood!!!  Cape Don's guests can enjoy the fruits of their labour or should I say fish of their labour, prepared fresh every evening along with other culinary delights. 

Alcohol

Complete and return Cape Don's drink order form 30 days prior to arrival (most of the alcohol is barged in).  Cape Don Experience beverage pricing includes freight and a handling fee. 

Catch and Release

Cape Don's catch and release philosophy will help sustain fishing activity for others to enjoy for future years.

Prices

The price includes airfare ex Darwin return, all meals and accommodation, permits to enter Aboriginal hunting grounds, park entry fees, guided fishing in modern fully equipped boats and fishing tackle on a replace if lost or damaged basis.