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Groote Eylandt
Groote Eylandt is the third largest Australian island with an area of 2,687 square kilometres. It was named "Great Island" by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1644 and has been home to the Anindilyakwa Aboriginal people for hundreds of years. The island is on the western side of the Gulf of Carpentaria close to the Northern Territory mainland. Surrounding the island is a marine environment with fabulous reef systems and rich recreational fisheries. Over 50 different species are caught in the pristine waters at Groote Eylandt.
Light tackle, reef fishing, fly fishing, popper fishing and jigging are all popular. Barramundi, GTs, Queenfish, Salmon, Emperor, Cod, Snapper, Mackerel, Coral Trout, Barracuda and many more are commonly caught.
Source: Sports Fishing Adventures
The fishing anywhere in “the Gulf” at any time of year is amongst the best in the world. The daily temperatures are generally around 30 degrees at any time of year with the humidity rising from around 30% in June, July and August to above 80% during the “build up” and wet season October to March.
Accommodation
Dugong Beach Resort is located on the west coast of Groote Eylandt, not far from the main town of Alyangula and caters for people from all cross-sections of our world community. The Resort offers a relaxed and friendly tropical atmosphere reflecting the lifestyle, hospitality and wishes of the Groote Eylandt traditional land owners.