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Fishing and Boating

Cooktown is renowned for its access to great fishing spots whether out at sea, in the rivers and estuaries, from the beaches or from the famous wharf. The black marlin season from September-December is a major attraction in the global fishing calendar and the western and northern Cape communities and Weipa are acclaimed locations for adventurous fishing expeditions.

Fishing in Cooktown

Cooktown is a world class fishing destination with a diversity of angling environments inland and offshore

Courtesy Graham Burton

Fishing in Cape York

Experience fantastic sports fishing in pristine rivers and from coral islands near Seisa and Bamaga

Cape York

Endeavour River Cruises

Explore the extensive mangrove system of the Endeavour River and spot a croc or two

Estuarine Crocodile. Courtesy of Lynette Ensor
Estuarine Crocodile. Courtesy of Lynette Ensor

Crocodile

Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling

Snorkel the longest reef in the world - the Great Barrier Reef lies just offshore from Cooktown

Ribbon Reefs, Queensland. Courtesy of Tourism Queensland
Ribbon Reefs, Queensland. Courtesy of Tourism Queensland