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Clearwater Island Lodge

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UNBELIEVABLE REMOTE FISHING LIKE YOU'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE!

Clearwater Island Lodge on Melville Island provides the "ultimate fishing adventure" for fishing enthusiasts of all skill levels. All types of fishing are catered for, whether it be lure, fly or bait; bluewater, reef or estuaries.



Clearwater Island Lodge has gained the reputation for being a "hot spot" among Australian fishing locations because of the huge diversity in fishing at this part of the Top End. After all, where else can one indulge in awesome estuary fishing for Barramundi, Threadfin Salmon, Mangrove Jacks and more in the morning and then enjoy the exhilaration of Big GT's and Coral Trout in the bluewater offshore, or huge Black Jewfish action and sight casting to Golden Trevally in the afternoon!

Because of Melville Islands remoteness, you will enjoy personalized fishing adventures in pristine wilderness environments. And if it's Barramundi you're after, you've come to the right place! Barra are regular captures, many measuring well over a metre in length.



However, there are over 52 other species of river and coastal fish in our region, including the Mangrove Jack, Spanish Mackerel, Golden Snapper, Threadfin Salmon, Giant Trevally and Queenfish amongst many more.

You'll enjoy the experience of a lifetime, exploring the many miles of twisting mangrove rivers and estuaries, as well as some exciting reef fishing, chasing the fabulous Black Jewfish and Golden Snapper! And our bluewater fishing" is just as popular, with people coming just for the thrill of the bluwater adventure. Indeed, you will probably never see again, such an awesome diversity of fishing options all in the one place!

Our comfortable accommodation consists of twin-share, triple-share and double rooms, as well as one family room (double bed and bunk bed), all air conditioned for your comfort. Our relaxation area in the lodge features comfortable lounges with Pay TV and Free To Air Stations. And our bar and dining area are nestled on a cliff top, overlooking the Apsley Strait waterway, with extraordinary views at sunrise and sunset.

 

There's also every likelihood that you will also see another of the Top End's famous inhabitants, namely salt water and fresh water crocodiles! So make sure you bring your digital and video cameras with you, as you'll want to record your memorable encounter with one of nature's wildest beasts! The ambience of this great Australian wilderness is something straight out of an adventure movie.