GALLEY REACH Full Day Fishing Charter
All in all it is a great fun day out on the water. No guarantees that you’ll land a black bass, but, your expert local guide will try his best and you’ll be taken to all the hot spots (local knowledge counts).
We will arrange to have you picked up from our our hotel (the Holiday Inn) after an early breakfast and dropped back after your fishing adventure. On all one day fishing charters at Galley Reach, up to 4 rivers can be used which are decided upon on the day depending on tide and weather conditions. All these rivers produce quality PNG Black Bass, Barramundi, Finger Mark, Mangrove Jack and Trevally. Techniques used include top water casting, divers (casting and trolling) and live baiting (tilapia).
To get there we drive between 40-90 minutes from Port Moresby and launch from village ramp sites that have been specially set up with the local communities. Arrange your lunch and drinks the night before with the catering staff at the Holiday Inn and eskies and ice will be provided to keep your lunch and drinks cold.
How much does this charter cost? From AUD $325 per person, click here for more price details.
GALLEY REACH 3 Day / 2 Night Charter
The perfect fishing adventure. For the more experienced anglers looking for an adventure, this multi day charter is the ideal package, with an option to camp alongside the rivers or be accommodated in a nearby lodge. Not only great fishing, but an opportunity to experience the friendly nature and culture of the local river villages. You’ll be fishing in the same rivers where we conduct our Full Day Charters.
How much does this charter cost? From AUD $500 per person, click here for more price details.
FISHING CHARTERS Booking Details
| FISHING SEASON |
Operates parallel to our Kokoda trekking season, May to November. |
| EXPERIENCE LEVEL |
| Full day charter |
Suitable for beginner, intermediate and expert fisherman. |
| Multi day charter |
Suitable for intermediate and expert fishermen |
| WILD RIVER FISHING CHARTER COSTS |
| Full day charter cost |
2 people per boat –AUD $375 per person
3 people per boat – AUD $325 per person
($300 deposit is required before either trip to cover lost lures or damaged equipment which is charged to the client at retail price and deducted from deposit paid) |
Full day charter cost
Cost includes |
All transport (4×4), vessels and fuel, rods/reels and fishing tackle, community fishing fees, eskies with ice, expert guide.
Not included: meals and drinks (BYO) |
| 3 Day / 2 Night cost |
Lodge –AUD$550 per person per day
Camping – AUD$500 per person per day
($300 deposit is required before either trip to cover lost lures or damaged equipment which is charged to the client at retail price and deducted from deposit paid) |
3 Day / 2 Night cost
Cost includes |
All transport (4×4), vessels & fuel, rods/reels and fishing tackle, community fishing fees, all meals, eskies with ice, expert guide, lodge accomm is twin share. Exclusive single use of room, plus $80 per night). All camping equipment supplied if camping option requested which includes, tents and mattress.
Not included: drinks (BYO), and sleeping bag for camping option.
Sleeping bags can be hired if requested when booking. |
| VESSELS - there are 7 estuary fishing vessels in the fleet- 2 Stessl Edgetrackers and 5 Mako craft. |
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You’ll be fishing from either:
- 4.55m Stessl Edgetracker with Honday 60hp and Mercury 60hp outboard – up to 3 anglers
- 3.99 Mako alluminium tinny with 30hp Tohatsu outboard – up to 2 anglers
 
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| WHAT TO BRING |
| One day charter |
Lightweight long sleeve shirt, lightweight long pants, crocs/sandals/joggers, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, towel, spray jacket, swimming costume. |
| Multi day charter |
All items as detailed for 1 Day charter, plus personal toiletries and one additional set spare clothes. |
HOW TO BOOK a Wild River Fishing Charter
Complete the online Booking Enquiry form to the right and we will check availability for you. Once we receive a Confirmation from Sport Fishing PNG that the time and trip you have requested is available, we will forward to you the Terms and Conditions form from Sport Fishing PNG. Their Booking Conditions regarding payments are clearly outlined and your acceptance will be required by signing and returning this form to us with the required deposit as outlined on their form.
Wild River Fishing Testimonial
“Within an easy distance from Port Moresby, the Galley Reach area is a fishing gem. Because of the mass of water area and the fairly light fishing pressure you can be assured of plenty of uninterrupted water, in the large or small rivers, the creeks or the wide open spaces. The area is home to a great range of fish species and fishing styles. Everything from Black Bass, Barramundi and Mangrove Jack to Fingermark, Bream and even GT’s. And some of them are BIG and they all will give you the sporting fight you are looking for. If you want to troll, cast or live bait you can do it all. And as an added bonus, the scenery is just gorgeous.”
Rob Van Veenendaal (Exxon)
