#1
Peter Murphy
2009-02-02
This is right in my backyard, I take my kids, and we all love the fishing, a great time had by all!
Barramundi Fishing, Atherton Tablelands
You have hooked a monster and you’ve fought him all the way. You can see him now alongside your boat, beautiful big scales glowing in the soft afternoon light. He’s huge, more than 20kg but then Lake Tinaroo does have a reputation for having some of the biggest barramundi in the world.
Situated on the Tropical Cairns Highlands, Lake Tinaroo covers 14,000 hectares with 209km of shoreline. Stocked each year with fresh baby barra, this is home to record sized barramundi, where there are no fishing closures all year round and no maximum size limits in place.
Fishing trips with an experienced guide are a great way to get the best out of your days fishing. It’s a large lake and your guide will have intimate knowledge of the fish habitat. If you’re lucky, he might even share some of his secret spots with you.
Getting there:
Lake Tinaroo is situated near Atherton, 80km from Cairns.
By train:
Catch The Sunlander or Tilt Train to Cairns. The Atherton Tablelands are located 1-2 hours drive from Cairns. Take your car on holiday with you when travelling onboard The Sunlander using Mototrail. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.
Further information:
Ph 07 4095 8888
Voters Comments
Peter Murphy
#2
trevor kucks
2009-01-30
I could not believe the stories of these great Barramundis until I actually saw them there. Unfortuneately I didn`t catch 1 so I have to go back. A must do this year.
#3
Jonathan Regan
2009-01-29
Nothing beats catching a barra. What a gorgeous and amazing animal. Loved it and highly recommend it to any angler.
#4
Aaron Hall
2009-01-28
This is uniquely Australian and is a must see when visiting Qld, I highly recommend it.
#5
Emma Wainwright
2009-01-28
Even though we didn't go fishing, it is well worth the drive to Lake Tinaroo- there's great walking tracks and magestic gums to see.
#6
Roslyn Leisemann
2009-01-28
a must do experience of a barra striking and then the fight;Great
#7
Michael Hooker
2009-01-27
Catching and releasing a big Barra is a truly wonderful experience and a real sport
#8
michelle martin
2009-01-23
I actually saw one caught almost as large as the picture.
#9
Bob Prince
2009-01-19
The hidden Cassowaries of Lake Tinaroo: Old timers spoke of 'Cassowary Straight' a section of gravel road behind the lake where these beautiful flightless birds were frequently sighted. They roamed this stretch of habitat freely till human activity and dogs drove them away. However, do not despair, for they remain safe hidden in the jungle clad mountains close by. And their location remains safe for there are only a few of us left who know of their hideaway.
#10
michelle martin
2009-01-19
The ease of catching made this very enjoyable.