Trip to King Ash Bay

Hi John and Maureen,

Well I'll be watching this thread with interest as I'm also planning a trip there but probably more like September some time. It will form part of a 3 month trip that should see us travelling between Cairns and Darwin. The bride has told me to limit my fishing and off course I said "yes dear" but I had my fingers crossed hahahaha! I'm also considering Managoora as a fishing stopover as I've heard good reports.

I assume that May will be dependant on weather conditions with the last couple of years being very good wet seasons this year looks similar.

Kind regards

Theo

Hi John and Maureen,
A group of us from Mudgee NSW go up to Borroloola each year to fish for Barramundi. We still have some Barra in the freezer from last year. We use tinnies from 3m to 3.8m and they are ideal for fishing in the river, trolling or casting. There are barra in good numbers along with mudcrabs and cherabins and red claw. You can travel upriver to the extent of the saltwater and into the fresh or you can venture down to the sea for species like mangrove jack, queenfish and threadfin salmon. King Ash Bay has all facilities but you may need to book. Mobile phones and next G internet work ok there if you have an external aerial. TV works as well. You will need to be self sufficient with power if you are camping. Some people come back each year to the same spot and stay long enough to establish their own veggie garden.
The river is full of crocs. Last year there were plenty to 5.5m. They dont bother you if you keep clear of them and dont do anything stupid like hang fish from the side of the boat.
In the past we have ventured out to the islands for some spectacular fishing. Its a long way but worth it.
A bit further down the river from King Ash is Batten Point. You can free camp there but would need to travel back to King Ash for your water and supplies.
We are leaving on May 11 for Borroloola. Might see you up there!
regards
Guy

hi Maureen : We fished there in the mid 90's the best fishing in a tiny was out near the mouth of the river ,Its a long way in a tiny ... need to zip along !!!!
only saw 2 crocs in 3 weeks and they were "BIG " a lot bigger than a tinny ...

For a bush camp at king ash bay was very good ...meals beer & plenty of fishing story's
cheers nick

I drove in to King Ash Bay yesterday, the road is good as we have had very little rain.
I go another 10 kn to Batten point to camp as there are less people, but I didn't go there yesterday as time was limited.