The Fitzroy River in Western Australia's Kimberley region is one of the most remarkable fishing destinations in Australia. Stretching approximately 480 kilometres through Central Queensland's counterpart and the rugged Kimberley landscape, the Western Australian Fitzroy is a massive river system that supports an extraordinary diversity of fish life. The river transitions from freshwater pools and billabongs in its upper reaches through tidal zones and into the expansive King Sound estuary at its mouth — offering anglers everything from trophy barramundi in remote freshwater pools to a wide array of estuarine and marine species near the coast. With 37 recorded species across 23 families — including 23 primarily freshwater species and 14 estuarine or marine species that penetrate the freshwaters — the Fitzroy River is a world-class fishery that rewards those willing to make the journey.