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Cape York, Queensland, Australia
Albany Island
Fly Fishing AdventurePristine white sand flats, wild coastal waters, and untouched sportfishing at the outermost edge of the Australian continent.
Legendary Insights
“One of Australia’s Best Remote Flyfishing Packages”
“When someone can catch their first blue bastard halfway through a call to a business associate in Canada, you know you have stumbled across something truly incredible.”
— Peter Morse | Australian Fly Fishing LegendFew remote waters offer this combination of trophy size, species biodiversity, and active flats. Our exclusive charters are meticulously curated to get you straight onto the feeding cycles.
On-The-Water Proof
Landing the Albany Island Bounty
Albany Island Remote Flats0Commercial Pressure100%Catch & ReleaseWild & Untouched Waters
The Location: At The Edge of Australia
Albany Island, in conjunction with CY Fishing Charters and FishingEarth, offers one of Australia’s premier remote fly-fishing experiences. Situated as the very last island adjacent to the East Coast mainland of Australia, the next stop across the water is PNG.
To the east lies the widest and healthiest stretch of the Great Barrier Reef—the most diverse fishery on Earth. Look south, and you are surrounded by rock outcrops, the Jackey Jackey creek systems, and the legendary Escape River. It is a spectacular natural maze perfectly situated to give you a true remote island castaway feeling.
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Unbeatable ProximityBeautifully remote, yet easily accessible within one day of travel from most major Australian transport hubs.
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Authentic Camp ComfortsEnjoy fresh local seafood and hammocks overlooking pristine sapphire waters after a long, rewarding day on the rod.
Target Species Checklist
The Legendary Targets
This is a wild, natural fishery with minimal historical pressure. Study your target, select the perfect fly pattern, and prepare for some of the hardest fights of your life.
Giant Trevally (GT)
The Heavyweight Champ
Explosive surface hits. Be ready for raw power and immediate runs toward the nearest coral reef structures.
Blue Bastards
The Flats Holy Grail
The ultimate challenge on light fly rod gear. Highly alert, frustratingly smart, and immensely rewarding to catch.
Permit
The Ultimate Test
Timid and incredibly selective. Presenting a crab pattern with absolute precision is mandatory to hook these beauties.
Barramundi
The Icon of the North
Stalking the creek lines and mangrove roots. Aggressive gill-shaking jumps and powerful runs make this a timeless fight.
Also regularly targeted in these waters:
Golden Trevally
Coral Trout
Spanish Mackerel
Barracuda
Milkfish
Fingermark
Queenfish
Bluefin Tuna
Saratoga
Mangrove JackThis is a Wild Fishery
Do not be fooled—this is no artificially stocked fish farm. It’s the wild Coral Sea, and you have to work for your rewards. Because of the extremely low fishing pressure, the opportunity to target fish that have never before seen an artificial fly is very real.
We strictly encourage and practice **Catch & Release** fly fishing.
Real Action
Sight-Casting Perfection
Spotting cruising targets and placing precision casts onto the glassy, remote shallows.
Sight Cast Heaven
A Day Has to Start and Finish Somewhere
Imagine waking up to a fresh, hot cup of coffee with the early morning tropical breeze on your face, looking straight back toward mainland Australia.
Our fly fishing itinerary coordinates closely with natural tidal conditions, maximizing flats visibility, active feeding times, and species behavior to put you directly in front of active fish.
Professional Guides
CY Fishing Charters delivers deep regional knowledge for every cast.
Where the Action Happens
Located at the Tip of Australia
Cape York’s pristine and remote positioning makes Albany Island the perfect balance of exclusive wilderness and comfortable staging. Accessible via regional connections, it places you directly into highly isolated marine zones without requiring weeks of transit.
Address & Staging
Albany Island, Cape York, Queensland, Australia
Target Zones
Jackey Jackey Creek, Escape River, Wide Barrier Reef flats
Google Map Live Location
Positioned directly in the middle of Cape York’s most productive tropical estuaries and pristine salt-water channels.
Direct Booking Pipeline
Request Your Custom Charter Quote
Submit your requirements below. This operational form safely forwards your inquiries via API, or you can call Doug Leoni directly at +61 418 777 772.
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