BARRAMUNDI ISLANDS

A Shore Fishing Like Nowhere Else

Shore fishing for barramundi on a remote desert island is an experience that feels almost impossible anywhere else. Casting from clean, open sand into the gentle shore break, you target metre-plus fish on light tackle, watching their big silhouettes appear in the shallows. Every strike is explosive, as large barramundi smash lures just a few metres from your feet. The challenge of fighting such powerful fish with light gear makes each hookup intense and unforgettable. With no crowds, no boats, and only the sound of waves and screaming drag, this is pure, untouched barramundi fishing at its finest.

Catching queenfish from the boat means blistering runs and acrobatic jumps on light gear. With the right tide, they can seem ridiculously easy to hook, smashing fast‑retrieved lures again and again. Aggressive strikes, screaming drags and relentless power make every queenfish session an action‑packed, line‑burning experience.

Perfect Tides for Barramundi

When it comes to chasing trophy barramundi from the shore, timing is everything. The most productive window happens between neap tides and the building tides—when water movement increases steadily and baitfish are pushed along the edges. During these tides, the fishing window lasts longer, giving anglers more time to connect with meter-plus barramundis right from the sand.

That’s why we open our trips only during these prime tides, from April to June and from September to November. By aligning our adventures with the best natural conditions, we maximize the action and ensure every session delivers explosive strikes, hard runs, and unforgettable battles.

• Rods & Reels: LIGHT MEDIUM spinning setups with 2500 to 4000 sized reels for balance of casting distance and fighting power.

• Lures: Shallow-running hardbaits, and surface lures such as poppers and walk-the-dog stickbaits. Light tackle allows finesse presentations in shallow water.

• Line & Leaders: 20-30 lb braid with fluorocarbon leaders of 40–60 lb for abrasion resistance against gill plates.

Fly Fishing:

• Rod Weight: 9–10 weight rods strike the right balance between power and finesse.

• Flies: Large streamers, deceivers, and baitfish imitations that push water and provoke strikes.

• Leaders: 40–60 lb leaders are ideal, with shock tippets for the biggest fish.

Light gear for trophee fish