Lizard Island to Portland Road, Fish Beyond The Ordinary.
Experience the ultimate bluewater fishing adventure along one of Australia's most spectacular and untouched coastlines. Exploring between Lizard Island to Portland Road, our Northern Explorer charter takes you into the heart of the FNQ's legendary waters, where pristine reefs, stunning sand cays, and deep ocean drop-offs are home to some of the world's most sought-after sportfishing species.
We fish iconic reef systems such as Bligh, Tydeman and Jewell, the sand flats of Claremont Isles and the wonky holes and vast river systems in Princess Charlotte Bay. You will fly into Lizard Island or Lockhart River and then rendezvous with our mothership, Blue Martini, spending your days fishing aboard our three 20ft centre consoles with our world-class guiding team.
- Vast array of spectacular remote reefs, sand cays, islands and rivers
- Blue water fishing plus river/estuary fishing - also suited to incredible fly fishing
- Key areas include Jewell Reef, Tydeman Reef, Princess Charlotte Bay, Claremont Isles and Bligh Reef
- Unique locations that we do not visit on any other trip style
- Our 70ft Mothership, Blue Martini provides comfortable twin-share accommodation
- Fishing conducted from guided 20ft centre consoles (2 guests per centre console)
- 6 guests are hosted by a skipper, host, chef and private fishing guides
- Top of the line Shimano rods, reels and terminal tackle included
- All food and non-alcoholic beverages included
- 7-night trip
You can book a Northern Explorer charter as either an individual angler, or you can organise your own group and talk to us about customised options for private charter bookings.
LOCATION & SPECIES
Our Northern Explorer charters are full of premium locations, specifically selected because of the huge range of species and fishing options they provide.
Given the large number of bommies, reef systems and islands within the target zone for this trip, we only visit each reef for a short period each year. Each charter will target locations based on the prime time for weather and fishing, so you can be sure of incredible fishing action as well as a unique experience.
Each reef has its own “personality”, so the species you are most interested in, and the time of year that you plan your trip, will best determine which location you should visit. You will target the likes of Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Dogtooth Tuna, Maori Wrasse, Giant Trevally and Red Emperor amongst a host of other fresh and saltwater sportfish in extremely remote waters very rarely fished.
FISHING OPTIONS
All Northern Explorer charters offer you the following fishing options. You can choose to do some or all of the following:
- Topwater - Popping & Surface
- Topwater - Reef Flats
- Bluewater - Vibing & Slow Pitch Jigging
- Bluewater - Deep Jigging
- Bluewater - Trolling
- Bluewater - Fly Fishing
Our Northern Explorer trip also offers optional estuary and river fishing.
Northern Explorer Trip Itinerary
Our Northern Explorer trips depart from Lizard Island and head north to Portland Road (or vice versa). This remote area is accessed via return private charter flights between Cairns and Lizard Island/Lockhart depending upon chosen charter dates. These flights are arranged by FNSF-NOMAD for you and the cost is covered by your transfer fee.
When you make your booking, we will send you a full trip itinerary detailing your trip departure and arrival locations, timings and relevant transfer fees.
Sample Schedule (8 DAY / 7 NIGHT)
Booking Enquiries
Please fill out our booking enquiry form and we will contact you within 48 hours.
If you have specific questions, please feel free to email us at info@fnsf-nomad.com or call us on +61 499 105 880.
