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n a world where wilderness is precious and sportfishing frontiers are few, the remote north Kimberley coast of Australia is a shining example of both. On the outer edge of this frontier where the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the Timor Sea meet is the fish-rich Admiralty Gulf. And on its eastern side, guarded by time forgotten sandstone ramparts is One Tree Beach fishing camp.

One Tree Beach fishing camp is tucked away in total seclusion with panoramic views of Admiralty Gulf and the iconic Mitchell Plateau. Fantastic fishing begins right at the water’s edge of One Tree Beach. Among the plethora of game species in Admiralty Gulf are barramundi, mulloway, threadfin salmon, Spanish mackerel, mangrove jack, fingermark, giant trevally, golden trevally, cobia, queenfish, tuna and shark. Snapper, emperor, cod, bluebone and coral trout are just a fresh bait away.

Established in Admiralty Gulf in 1991 as a dedicated sportfishing operation, Robert Vaughan’s Kimberley Fishing has fine-tuned the logistics of fly in/fly out sportfishing safaris utilizing float planes and helicopters. Guiding expertise is in the field of tropical sportfishing specializing in lure casting, saltwater fly fishing and the gathering and rigging of natural baits.

Admiralty Gulf is a huge body of clear water offering anglers a wide range of spectacular marine environments. These include big tidal rivers, vast mangrove systems, countless creeks, jutting headlands, crystalline flats, and an archipelago of tropical islands and coral reefs.

The Kimberley coast is home to the biggest tides in the southern hemisphere. After fifteen years of intense discovery, Robert Vaughan’s Kimberley Fishing has compiled a treasure trove of local knowledge about Admiralty Gulf, its tidal vagaries and piscatorial secrets. For this reason all tours are scheduled according to known prime fishing tides. In short, we know the when and the where.

Experience counts in the business of guided sportfishing. Bluey Vaughan is a career fishing guide who has provided his clients with consistently top class fishing for nearly twenty years. Backed up by professional and knowledgeable staff, good equipment and the best location, Bluey invites you to the ultimate fishing experience.