Peppers Seven Spirit Bay - Fishing
Peppers Seven Spirit Bay is cited by world famous sportsmen Greg Norman and Rex Hunt as one of the best fishing destinations in Australia and the world. Peppers Seven Spirit Bay provides customised guided fishing adventures suited to small groups or the individual.
Fishing in this NT region is considered excellent all year round. The Cobourg Peninsula boasts a range of fishing environments – creek, open water, reef, gutter, flats and more – each with particular ‘seasons’ and specialities. Peppers Seven Spirit Bay offers both Blue Water Fishing and Estuary Fishing.
Sport FishingFor the fishing enthusiast there are many reefs, outcrops and islands that can produce exciting sport fishing. At the end of the wet season Barramundi start working the Trepang Creek system as well as a few of the smaller creeks in the area.
Wide ranging are the Mangrove Jacks, Trevally species, Queenfish, Mackerel, Snapper and Cod. For the Shark fisherman, Black Tips, Whalers and at times Tigers give plenty of action. Mud Crabs are found all season. Peppers Seven Spirit Bay has boats that can seasonally cover all the fishing grounds. Also encountered frequently whilst fishing are Turtles and Dolphins and at times Dugongs and Whales.
Important Information- All fishing tackle is supplied by Peppers Seven Spirit Bay.
- Fly-fishing equipment is not supplied as fly fisherman normally prefer to use their own.
- Peppers Seven Spirit Bay operates a ‘catch and release’ policy.
- All sport fishing must be pre-booked to guarantee availability.
A range of fishing vessels are available, all complete with fishing equipment, local guide and the boats are equipped to provide maximum versatility for the 'Top End' waters. All boats are equipped with complete safety gear and VHF radio.
"Seven Spirit Two"- 7.1m Custom built Centre Console.
- Built by Alufarm in Adelaide.
- Engine is 2003 model 225hp EFI Yamaha Four stroke, giving 25knots cruising speed.
- In 2D USL Survey for 11 passengers and 1 crew for non- fishing activities, and up to 6 passengers for fishing, this boat is most suited for medium Blue water fishing.
- This boat has a reasonable sized canopy to provide shade, without affecting your fishing ability.
- 7.6m Custom built Centre Console.
- Built by Cairns Custom Craft in Cairns.
- Major modifications and "T" top carried out by OceanBlue Towers in Cairns.
- This vessel is powered by twin 115hp Johnson Outboards, which provide a comfortable cruise speed of 25knots.
- In 2D Survey for 9 passengers and 1 crew for non-fishing activities and for 6-8 anglers for fishing charters.
- This Vessel is also in 2C Survey for 8 anglers and 2 crew for serious offshore Blue water Sport fishing.
- 4.45m Quintrex
- Major modifications include live bait tank and under floor fuel tank.
- This vessel is powered by a 60hp four stroke Yamaha and used for estuary fishing.
- In Survey for 3 anglers and 1 crew for fishing charters.
- Barra-boat interior originally invented for the Top End.
Any season is a good season fishing in the ‘The Top End’ Should you be after as many different species as possible the end of August through to November is the best time. These months consistently produce the most diverse fishing available from the challenge of Barramundi in the creeks to sight fishing over clear water, shallow reefs for the powerful Giant Trevally and Queenfish, or the thrill of the open water speedster, the Spanish Mackerel on light tackle.
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