Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Book with Ultimate Fishing Australia
That’s easy, with over 20 years’ experience in planning and creating 5-star experiential luxury Australian holidays for discerning clientele through The Tailor, our dedicated Ultimate Fishing Australia team are well-equipped to help you plan and book your next dream fishing experience.
Leave the hard work to us, so you can simply look forward to reeling in that ultimate catch.
Booking through us does not mean you are booking at a higher rate than if you were to book the experience yourself. We quote the same rates as going to the operators directly.
Our advantage is that booking through us gives you access to our team of dedicated fishing enthusiasts who specialise in providing exclusive fishing adventures to discerning clientele. Your Fishing Safari Designer will not only book and confirm all travel arrangements in preparation for your fishing holiday, but they will also be on call whilst you are travelling, to assist with any emergencies or unforeseen travelling circumstances, so you can just relax and enjoy your time fishing knowing that everything is under control!
No one can ever make an iron-clad guarantee when it comes to fishing, as there are so many variables involved. However, at Ultimate Fishing Australia we only partner with and recommend local operators who know their local waters intimately. We trust that they will do all they can to maximise your chances at reeling in that bucket list catch, putting you in the box seat from day one.
Many keen anglers suffer from sea sickness and our advice is to opt for a calm water alternative. We offer a variety of alternative fishing options, including protected waters fishing.
Look at going remote, and try your luck in off the beaten track locations, such as the Cobourg Peninsula, Finniss River, Kimberley Coastal Camp, and Haggerstone Island. Or perhaps you might prefer freshwater fly fishing in pristine Tasmanian waters.
Australia’s northern tropic regions are prime locations to catch Barramundi. The best time of year for Barramundi are traditionally, the ‘run-off’ after the Wet Season and the ‘build-up’ prior to the next Wet Season. These periods occur between April/May and October/November.
You can find the best Barramundi fishing at the following locations:
- Kimberley Coastal Camp
- Finniss River Lodge
- Dhipirri Barra Lodge
Anglers of every level of experience can enjoy the fishing packages offered by Ultimate Fishing Australia.
We work with the best guides and crew to provide you with your dream fishing journey, no matter your experience level. The dedicated local guides have years of experience and are ready to help you catch that dream fish, as quickly as possible.
Some of Australia’s best fishing destinations are located in remote, untouched locations. At Ultimate Fishing Australia, we know how to best get you to these remote places in Australia, our expertise is to create and book outstanding fishing adventures for our anglers.
We certainly can! Our Fishing Safari Designers are perfectly equipped to build an exclusive, fully customised fishing experiences to suit your needs.
Please note that a non-refundable AUD$200.00 deposit occurs on all fully customised fishing adventures. This is redeemable off your total trip price when you proceed with booking with Ultimate Fishing Australia.
Wonderful! We encourage small group bookings, as it is a wonderfully cost-effective way to enjoy your dream fishing experience with your friends.
Whilst groups are always welcome, we will always advise of the optimal maximum group capacity per vessel, so you can enjoy your fishing experience to the fullest.
Trip Preparation
Many keen fishos suffer from sea sickness and our advice is to opt for a calm water alternative. We offer protected waters fishing in several locations, such as Bullo River Station, Kimberley Coastal Camp and Haggerstone Island. Don’t stop fishing because you get sick offshore, just choose your destination wisely.
Traditionally, the ‘run-off’ after the Wet Season and the ‘build-up’ prior to the next Wet Season are prime Barra fishing periods in the Australian tropics. April/May and October/November are hot weatherwise, but they’re also hot months to chase Barra!
No. Your guides and crew aboard have decades of experience between them and their job is to get you catching big fish as quickly as possible. These guys get great satisfaction from instructing inexperienced anglers as well as finding them fish.
Ultimate Fishing Australia is a specialist in helping you to arrange the best available flights to your destination. We can book all your air charters and on land transfers if required. Because of the volume the company books annually, rates are competitive.