Cape York draws anglers from around the world for many reasons, yet the one thing that has universal appeal is the diversity of fish species. One day you could be 20km offshore chasing Spanish Mackerel and Giant Trevally, and the next, find yourself in the crystal clear fresh water of the Jardine River casting to prehistoric Saratoga. The options are limitless,the “target species” is up to you.

Here is a basic summary of common species available in the waters of Cape Yorks‘, Northern Peninsula Area.