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The history is just the beginning...
142 Charlotte Street
Cooktown Qld 4895
Phone / Fax:
(07) 4069 5396
Mobile:
0427 623 398
Email:
russell@thelureshop.net.au
Local advice, charter bookings
Bait, ice and Tackle
Garmin dealer
VHF & UHF Radios & Acc
AC Delco Batteries
Ctec Chargers
Chandlery
Suppliers to commercial fleet
4WD Accessories
Hunting and dog first aid
Spearfishing & Snorkelling
cooktown
World Class Fishing
Cooktown is famous as a
world class fishing
destination
. Unique in its close proximity to
a myriad of angling environments, you can
experience many different types of fishing
regardless of age, ability and budget.
A number of local operators offer
guided river
or reef charters
from Cooktown, so make
the most of their
local experience
, and pick
up some
tips and tricks
if you’re on your way
up Cape York. Alternatively hire
a ‘tinny’ or
bring your own boat
up from Cairns on the
Mulligan Highway which is
sealed all the way
to Cooktown.
Whether you take a guided trip with one of
several fishing companies in town, hire a boat
for the day, or bring your own boat the fishing
is a
great experience for the whole family
.
Wharf Fishing
Not to be outdone is the local wharf, the
social
hub
of the town where many locals and tourists
mix and swap tales of the one that got away.
Enormous Queensland Groupers
are often
seen inhaling angler’s catches, much to the
delight of onlookers and the displeasure of
fishermen. These fish however should not be
targeted as they are a
fully protected icon
.
Reef Fishing
Cooktown is the
closest town to the Great
Barrier Reef
.
Dawson
and
Cowlishaw
reefs
are just a couple of miles out and are easily
accessible. Great fishing for a
huge variety of
fish
can be had and you can expect coral trout,
red emperor, nannygai, spanish mackerel,
yellowfin/longtail tuna, giant trevally and cobia
to keep you entertained and well fed.
fishing and boating
Ocean fishing off Cooktown is world class