Fishing


There’s nothing quite like the adrenaline rush you experience when you hook your first big barramundi – or even your fiftieth. And as unlikely as that sounds, in the Territory’s untouched, fish filled waters, it’s a reality.


Scan glistening rivers and billabongs for saratoga and fork tailed catfish, and keep an eye out for our mighty saltwater crocodiles. Luckily, there’s more than enough catch for the two of you!


Venture out to ocean reefs and chase jewfish, red emperor and spanish mackerel, with the tropical Tiwi Islands in the background.


Tie these exciting Northern Territory fishing adventures in with a number of fishing competitions and events held in the Top End!

NT Fishing Holiday Ideas
Darwin Sunset
Darwin Delights
Duration: 4 Days
from $437*
Mix the adrenaline rush of sports fishing with the heart flutter of peering at Australia’s wartime history through aqua blue waters. A half day fishing trip combines a tour of sunken World War II ships and, naturally, more than a few dunks of the sinker. Try your luck hooking fighting fish like the golden snapper, jewfish and Spanish...
Great catch
Fishing Charter
Duration: 4 Days
from $2,892*
Experience coastal fishing along some of the most stunning fringing areas of the Northern Territory. Travel in air-conditioned style, sleeping and living aboard the 12 metre Cougar Cat, Yarramundi, whilst having great access to inland waterways using a smaller, six metre tri-hull that delivers plenty of speed and agility....
Barramundi Fishing Trip
Fishing Break
Duration: 4 Days
from $843*
Australia's Top End is an angler's paradise. Our national parks are not just to look at - head out on the ocean to the many coves and bays around Darwin to land your bluewater catch....
Fishing
Billabong & Bluewater Fishing
Duration: 5 Days
from $956*
Jump aboard a comfortable fishing charter vessel and set out on Darwin’s sparkling blue seas, bidding farewell to Cullen Bay as you head out to a series of fantastic fishing locations. The first stop is 30-50 kilometres from Darwin's coastline, and from there’s you’ll visit the fish dense waters of Charles Point, Fish Reef, Middle Reef,...
Short Fishing Tours in the NT
Long Nosed Emperor
Harbour "Wreck" Fishing
Duration: 4 hours
from $140*
“Scubafish” our 1/2 day boat has been fitted with a new motor and now cruises at 22knotts getting you to the fishing grounds in minutes, giving you more fishing time! This superb half-day fishing charter is the jewel in our fishing tours. It departs twice a day for daytime trips and once a day for night fishing trips on the pristine...
Half Day Fishing and Harbour Tour
Duration: 4 hours
from $130*
Take an unforgettable half day fishing tour on Darwin Harbour with Fish Darwin. You’ll love fishing on the picturesque waters of Darwin Harbour, for golden snapper, black jewfish, spanish mackerel or any number of assorted reef fish....
Fishing at Finniss River
Barramundi Fishing Trip
Duration: 1 day
from $360*
Join Darwin's Barra Base, the Barramundi specialists, for a fishing safari of a lifetime. Everyone should experience the thrill of catching Australia's premier sports fish - the Barramundi! They hit your lure with the ferocity of a freight train. The fish then jumps clear from the water, gills flared, head shaking, water dancing, giving you...
Fishing
Ultimate Sportsfishing Adventure
Duration: 2 days
from $1,150*
Take the fishing adventure of a lifetime, fishing exclusive areas such as Flat top Banks (80 nautical miles offshore), Perron Islands, or north to the Tiwi Islands. The area you fish is dependant on the tides. Fish for Red Emperor, Giant Reef Jacks, Red Jewfish and other rare indonesian species of hard fighting fish....
Barramundi Run Off Fishing Safari
Duration: 2 days
from $1,587*
Enjoy Barra Run Off Fishing with Darwin's Barra Base experienced guides, fishing for metre plus barramundi at Shady Camp, Corroboree Billabong and other NT rivers. This safari has been carefully designed to take advantage of tides and wet season run off water to provide the most exciting...
Extended Fishing Tours in the NT
Classic Top End Fishing
Duration: 3 days
from $1,450*
Fish Darwin's signature charter, this 3 Day Fishing Adventure allows keen fishermen the time to chase bottom dwellers, pelagics and even sportsfish! You'll enjoy world class fishing and by departing at 6pm the night before we do most of the travel time at night to areas around Peron and Tiwi Islands or Flat Top Banks. Grab your mates for...
Fishing
Gove Fishing and Sightseeing Experience
Duration: 4 days
from $2,600*
Join this spectacular culture experience in the remote Gove region. Over four days your itinerary may include being introduced to the local Yolngu people, fishing aboard the MV Nomad, discovering the hunting and gathering techniques used by the traditional owners and navigating the Gayngaru Wetlands to explore the multitude of birdlife and...
Taking an extended safari means more quality fishing time, with less time spent travelling to the fishing spots. During this 5 day safari, fish the great coastlines of Dundee Beach and Bynoe Harbour, their external Islands and Reefs, plus the famous Peron Islands and the Finnis...
Taking an extended Safari means more quality fishing time, with less time spent travelling to the fishing spots. During this 6 day safari, fish the great coastlines of Dundee Beach and Bynoe Harbour, their external Islands and Reefs, plus the famous Peron Islands and the Finnis...

As seen on Reel Adventures on the Fox Sports Channel, experience one of the world’s most exotic fishing destinations for yourself in Australia’s Northern Territory. Browse these specialised tours where you can find a variety of inland and bluewater charters, or stay at one of the Territory’s specialist fishing lodges.

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Fishing - it’s a man’s sport… Or is it?! Having never fished before, I was slightly apprehensive when my colleague Rebecca English (Inside Sales Support), suggested we spend a day trawling a river system of the Top End looking for the very elusive barramundi.
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