Fly River PNG Sports Fishing

Measuring 1050km in length, the Fly River is the 25th largest in the world by volume of discharge. Flowing from the rugged Star mountains, crossing the south-western low lands of the Western Province before discharging in the Gulf of Papua in a large delta.

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The estuary of the Fly River is 56km wide at the entrance, and only 11km wide at Kiwai Island, which many consider the mouth of the river. Upstream, the river gradually contracts to a width of 1.6km or less.

Getting on a private charter flight into the heartland of middle Fly River you’ll experience the local culture as you’re welcomed into remote communities by a sea of colour in traditional dancing and gain a fascinating insight into the daily life of local communities living off the land and the river.

The Fly River is surrounded by massive unspoilt flood plains creating a seemingly endless food source for the local fish population, Barramundi, Saratoga and other acrobatic fish.

Expect the unexpected and join us on a journey to the last frontier.

Tour Includes:

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• International airport arrival transfers to and from hotel accommodation

• Mother ship twin shared accommodation, private room available upon request (additional cost)

• 3 chef prepared meals and snacks each day plus non-alcoholic beverages (bottled water and soft drinks)

• Experienced fishing guides on a rotation basis

• Local community fees (land royalties)

• Fishing vessels

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Tour Excludes:

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• International and domestic airfares

• Travel insurance

• Fishing tackle and gear

• Hotel accommodation in Port Moresby (before and after the tour)

• Alcoholic beverages are not included but can be arranged upon request

Just a pit more information about PNG

Fly Fishing Papua New Guinea, home to the powerful Papuan Black Bass, it also has some amazing and untouched saltwater fly fishing opportunities in the Coral Sea, with Giant Trevally, Napoleon Wrasse, Bluefin Trevally, Triggerfish and a myriad of reef species available.

Papua New Guinea is easily accessible a short flight north of Australia, encompassing the eastern half of New Guinea including over six hundred small islands, over eight hundred languages and tribes, with only a small percentage of the population living in urban areas.

Beautiful lush mountain rivers, creeks and lakes are also home to Barramundi,  Niugini Bass, Spot Tail Bass and Mangrove Jack in the upper reaches all the way down to the estuaries and river mouths entering the Coral Sea. Including New Britain, the saltwater fly fishing options on numerous reef systems and atolls are best accessed via live-aboard Motherships while land based options are available inland all in a warm sub-tropical setting.

Remote, wild and culturally diverse, a trip to PNG will remain in your memory long after you have departed. With very few places left in the world that are pristine, now is the time to plan ahead and make the journey to this wonderful country, stepped back in time.

QUICK FACTS

• Season: All year-round
• Species: Black Bass, Barramundi, Giant Trevally, Napoleon Wrasse, Bluefin Trevally, Coral Trout, Triggerfish, Spot-tail Bass, Mangrove Jack, Jobfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Billfish
• Travel: Via Cairns or Brisbane, Australia
• Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina
• Languages: Over eight hundred different languages spoken