McArthur River

[XtremeBoony]

Just wondering if anyone has been up to borroloola and fished the McArthur River and Sir Edward Pellew Islands?? I'm just after a few hints or marks on where we might score a barra and what spots to try out around the islands. Any information would be greatly appreciated as we are planning a trip up there soon.

cheers from boony ;D

[#1daleo]

Lived there for six odd years and can tell you the fishing was great. Trolling on any of deep banks and flicking lures at any bit of timber you see produced the goods. Always used the nilsmaster lures myself, you just cant miss. I remember one of the islands had a rock just off it called pelican rock (not sure if thats what its really called however) and the local pro would set his net between it and the island right up against the rock. The few times I was with him and he was checking his net it was always loaded with big barra and various other fish. Good luck with the trip as this post is more than likely not much help. Got to be in the right place at the right time and pray the gods are smiling, still better than working but.

[fairpractice]

hi. you would locate yourself at the king ash bay fishing club camping area. Then the run to center island is about 45km, 25 in macarthur and the rest in the gulf.april may good, october november good. windy in winter months. p.m for phone number if you want to chat more.i'm in brisbane.
cheers john