
SPOT TAIL BASS & PAPUAN BASS, RIVERS AND LAKES
THE ULTIMATE Spot Tail and Papuan BASS FISHING ADVENTURE

Our rivers and lakes here in Irian Jaya are home to very large Spot tail and Papuan bass.
Nabire is located in the middle of the Cendrawasih bay, Western Papua.
Our lakes and the surrounding rivers have consistently proven that there is an untapped amount of the mighty spot tail and Papuan bass !
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We provide comfortable camping tents, with mosquitoe nets and inflattable beds.
We follow our eco-friendly philosophy and we can relax, enjoy excellent food and cold beer, few minutes away from our fishing spots !
























The Fishing
The fishing with us is like no where else on the planet, with endless opportunities to track down those monsters Papuan bass and spot tail bass, with excellent guides and using our recommended tackle list fishermen consistently catch big numbers of Papuan bass some reaching upwards of 100cm +.
The papuan bass love to sit close to structure so the trick is to get your gear of choice right in front of them !
Spot tail bass loves their clear water from the mountains, and keep hunting in our lakes late afternoon till night.
The first lights of the morning can also work well.
Casting poppers, stick and swim baits, large soft plastics, vibes, frogs and even flies will also get their attention, just hold on, these fish are often referred to as “scary” and that rings true when you get your first hit.
The light wooden boats are 6 and 7 metres in length, and custom built this unique environment. They fish 3 comfortably with two guides. The boat are powered by 2 x 15 hp to get safely to our camps, then we use one engine during our fishing days to easily reach our streams.
Villages can also be visited during your stay where one can experience the unique culture of the Irian Jaya. This incredible region is one of the best bird watching you may find in all Papua.
ITINERARY
Day 1 :
Depart from Nabire by car, last shopping and drive to our boats.
Then we will reach one of our camps in the afternoon.
Very often we do some warm up and cast some lures if still have time before the dusk.
Day 2-7
Guided fishing
Day 8
Way back to Nabire. Shopping for souvenirs, and dinner in town.
Day 9
Flight from Nabire to Jakarta or Bali.
AVAILABILITY
Exact dates within this are flexible and also determined by flight schedules, extended trips are welcome.
We usually fish 2 to 3 per boat, if you wish to fish 1 per boat our rates will differ, please enquire.
If these dates don’t fit your schedule please enquire as we may be able to work something out.
Note – This is a guide only, any variation, additional days can be tailored to you needs, price may differ depending departure location
INCLUDED
- Transfers and accomodation in Nabire All camping equipment, cooking, 3 meals a day, water
- 7 1/2 days fishing in all rivers and lakes with local guides
NON INCLUDED
- Flights
- Fishing gear, IRIAN JAYA Wild Fishing will provide a detailed list of recommendations
- Alcohol and soft drinks but can easily be arranged
