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March - January
Fly anglers bring your own tackle.
Mid September - January is season for Billfish
ET's Escape Sportfishing Lodge
The Lodge
Located on the northwest side of the Island, Escape Sportfishing Lodge provides guests with a unique, remote experience with excellent facilities and unforgettable fishing.
The central lounge area is the prefect place to enjoy a drink, share fishing stories or view a slide show of the day's catch.
The spacious deck has been designed to showcase this beautiful pristine environment and provides guests with uninterrupted views extending across the beach to nearby Connexion Island and beyond. Sit and enjoy the spectacular sunsets after a memorable day of fishing.
The Lodge can accommodate 24 guests in twin or double share accommodation.
The safari style Lodge accommodation is raised, ensuring minimum impact on the environment, fully air-conditioned with ensuite facilities, mini bar fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a private deck area with stunning water views.
All meals and light refreshments will be supplied on the boat each day. Full buffet breakfast and a-la-carte dinner will be enjoyed in the restaurant at Dugong Beach Resort.
Guests will be able to choose meals from a set menu with the option of additional choices(charges will apply). Alcoholic beverages can be purchased from the Dugong Beach Resort Bar. The Island has strict alcohol policy and guests will not be able to bring their own alcoholic beverages.
Please advise us of any special dietary requirements or medical conditions.
Escape Sportfishing Lodge has a close relationship with Dugong Beach Resort. Situated about 20 metres from ET's Lodge, the Resort facilities will be available to all guests of the Sportfishing Lodge. This includes the restaurant with licensed bar, swimming pool, business centre, conference room and cultural centre.
Groote has a well maintained 9 hole golf course that can be used by guests of both the Lodge and the Resort during their stay. Golf clubs will be available for hire and a small fee will apply.
The Fishing
Over 50 different species can be caught in the pristine waters surrounding Groote Eylandt. We use 7 and 8 metre customised centre console Haines Hunter Prowlers, providing maximum comfort for anglers. No time will be wasted getting you to the water each day with the boats moored right in front of the Lodge on our floating jetty. Quality Shimano fishing tackle will be provided for all guests on a replace if lost or damaged basis. Some fly tackle will be available, however anglers may prefer to bring their own favorite customised outfit.
Just some of the types of fishing on offer:
Barramundi, commonly know as Barra and scientific name of Lates Calcarifer. The Barramundi is undoubtedly one of Australia's premier tropical sportfish, growing to well over a metre in length. These predatory fish are prolific in NT waters and are well known for their hard hitting strikes.
The fishing at Groote Eylandt offers anglers a unique opportunity to experience catching many different species of fish. It is not often you can spend one day targeting Barramundi in estuaries or around rocky headlands and then spend the next day offshore targeting game fish such as the majestic Sailfish and the mighty Black Marlin.
Groote Eylandt offers anglers the opportunity to experience some amazing reef fishing sessions. The system surrounding Groote consists of large patches of coral reefs, drop offs and bommies, all ideal habitats for reef dwellers. Fishing for reef fish is generally done using baits or by using weighted soft plastics.
The surrounding islands offer excellent fishing grounds for fly anglers. With a maximum tidal movement of only 2 metres the water clarity offers fly fishing enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy some great sight fishing on the flats.
Some of the best fishing action can be had by casting poppers to the bommies, rocky outcrops and coral reefs. Fish are generally schooling around these structures and they simply cannot resist the action of a popper being worked across the surface or retrieved at high speeds. Jigging has also proven to be highly successful and enjoyable for many of these species.
Costs
Example duration - 5 days/ 5 nights
4 anglers/boat - $4750
3 anglers/boat - $5500
2 anglers/boat - $6995
Costs are for an example duration only. Trips can be from 3 to 10 days on request. The above costs are per person and in Australian dollars. These costs can be subject to change.
Inclusions
Escape Sportfishing Lodge offers 3 to 7 day packages. Shorter tours are designed for those needing a quick fishing fix with limited time. Longer tours are the preferred choice providing anglers with the opportunity to experience a lot more of the area and providing a chance to add-on other activities such as enjoying a round of golf, relaxing in the pool, experiencing a cultural tour with a traditional owner or simply getting a full on action packed Angling Adventure.
Tours include:
* 1.5 hour return airfares ex Darwin to Alyangula with a regional airline
* all transfers on Groote Eylandt between the airport and the Lodge/Resort
* land access entry permit where applicable
* all meals and light refreshments while on tour
* twin or double share air-conditioned accommodation with ensuites
* fully guided fishing from surveyed 8 metre boats with professional guides
* all fishing tackle on a replace if lost or damaged basis
Should you wish to stay longer please ask as arrangements can be made to accommodate your needs. This is your trip and we are keen to ensure its fantastic and one you will speak about for years to come.
Escape Sportfishing Lodge offers 3 to 7 day packages. Shorter tours are designed for those needing a quick fishing fix with limited time. Longer tours are the preferred choice providing anglers with the opportunity to experience a lot more of the area and providing a chance to add-on other activities such as enjoying a round of golf, relaxing in the pool, experiencing a cultural tour with a traditional owner or simply getting a full on action packed Angling Adventure.
Tours include:
* 1.5 hour return airfares ex Darwin to Alyangula with a regional airline
* all transfers on Groote Eylandt between the airport and the Lodge/Resort
* land access entry permit where applicable
* all meals and light refreshments while on tour
* twin or double share air-conditioned accommodation with ensuites
* fully guided fishing from surveyed 8 metre boats with professional guides
* all fishing tackle on a replace if lost or damaged basis
Should you wish to stay longer please ask as arrangements can be made to accommodate your needs. This is your trip and we are keen to ensure its fantastic and one you will speak about for years to come.
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