All Barramundi begin their lives as males, changing into females at 5 years of age and 80cm in length. El Questro promotes catch and release practices that benefit the angler by ensuring the female “trophy” Barramundi have a long spawning life. We offer fishing trips to either freshwater holes or salt water rivers, each offering different opportunities.

Local Freshwater Fishing Branco’s Waterhole*

7-10am

Just beyond the crossing where theChamberlain and the Pentecost rivers collide before heading out to sea, lays Branco’s waterhole. Trolling is done from whisper quiet dinghies on this picturesque river. Fishing is of course a hit and miss affair and whilst this waterhole has produced many quality fish over the years, the more serious fisherman may consider one of our other fishing options.

*This tour is included in the El Questro Homestead tariff.

Heli-fishing Tours

5.45-11am

Choose from either freshwater or saltwater destinations within El Questro’s one million acres. Not accessible by road, these pristine waters rarely get fished ensuring the angler a plentiful bounty of Barramundi. Flying over the vast country side provides a thrill that is overshadowed only by catching your own Barramundi.

Min 2 persons

4WD Fishing Tour to the Pentecost River

4.45-10am (subject to tides)

An early start ensures you are on the magnificent Pentecost River as the fish are warming up. The Cockburn range provides the back drop for this historic fishing spot known as “The Killing Tree”.

Fishing from small dinghies gives you the opportunity to cover various sections of the river. In addition to the great fishing, it is a natural paradise.

Min 2 persons