It also has sandy beaches, a huge variety of bird life and, importantly for the visiting trailerboat angler - a good anchorage. Medium and large trailer boats can use either the Nicholson or Albert Rivers to reach the Gulf and, weather permitting, make crossing to Sweers Island. If the wind is blowing or you don't have a boat, fly to the island with Savannah Aviation for a full day fishing trip, or stay at the resort for a few days. Queenfish can be taken around rocky headlands and river mouths, spanish mackerel and barracuda frequent clear water near deep water, or rocks and giant trevally are found near the reefs and areas of strong tidal flow. Freezing facilities are provided for the fish you catch from their dinghies.
Accommodation is also available adjacent to the bar and dining room.
Situated on the edge of the Gulf, Escott provides access to 320 kilometres of tidal and fresh waterways and numerous lagoons. Fishing for land based and tinny anglers is amply catered for, but you don't see many large trailer boats at Escott as the roads are rough and launching is difficult. Before launching in the Nicholson River, seek advice as to the location of sandbanks and rock bars as it's a long way to the Gulf and even further to Sweers Island. But remember that this is where the best fishing is. We ended up deciding the Gin Arm Creek was too small for our boat, but that's where most people were catching Barramundi.