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1. Anglers Choice Fishing Safaris

2. Offshore Boats - Darwin Reef & Sport Fishing Charters

3. Airborne Solutions

4. Sail Darwin

5. 00Seven Jet Ski Adventures

6. Yknot Fishing Charters

7. Barra or Blue Fishing Charters

8. HeliFish

9. Cobourg Fishing Safaris

10. Arafura Bluewater Charters

11. Cannon Charters

12. Barra Private Tours

13. Shoal Bay Sport Fishing Tours

14. Darwin Harbour Fishing Charters

15. Barefoot Fishing Safaris

16. Territory Guided Fishing - Day Tours

17. Top End Barra Fishing

18. Outback Boat Hire

19. Reel Screamin Barra Fishing

20. Humbug Fishing

21. Frontier Fishing

22. Top End Seafaris

23. Game Changer Fishing Charters

24. DNA Barra Fishing

25. Darwin Red Devil Fishing Charters

26. Cullen Bay Fishing Charters

27. Fish Darwin - Day Trips

28. Wildman Fishing Tours

29. Dean Jackson Guided Tours

30. Fish the Top End - Day Tour

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DARWIN FISHING CHARTERS

OUR FISHING CHARTERS

With a package to suit almost anyone, great fishing and fun guides will make your day special.

Reknown Fishing Charters in Darwin in the Northern Territory as featured on TV! An Experience You'll Never Forget!!

Small groups of max 6-8 people. You'll be fishing within 20 minutes!

Darwin is the gateway to some of the worlds greatest species of fish, so get a taste of Darwin and come catch your own fish with Darwin Harbour Fishing Charters.

Every type of angler and every type of fishing experience is catered for. Even mud crabbing can be done when the tides are right without too much interference to keep fishing at the same time.

On the picturesque waters of Darwin Harbour your qualified guide will assist you with everything from  baiting your hook to filleting your fish to take home. You will be comfortable on board our sturdy boats with walk around deck, shade canopy and fully surveyed.

Packages and Offers

Half Day Fishing Charter

$185 per person / $135 per kid under 12yo

Our most popular package! With good reason – half a day of full on fishing at affordable rates. Our short travel times ensure you get maximum actual fishing time all over Darwin Harbour.

For last minute bookings, please call 0428 175 331

Full Day Fishing Charter

For those where half a day just won’t do, we offer a serious upgrade with great value. Over the course of the day you will fish many different locations in and around the Darwin harbour. Lunch is provided at the Fusion Restaurant. On offer complimentary souvenir stubby cooler.

Half Day Barra Fishing Charter

$220 per person

Our second most popular package! Catch the iconic Territory Barra. Season three of Million Dollar Fish is just about to start and last year 50% of the prized fish were caught in Darwin Harbour. You have to be in it to win it!

Fun Family Fishing Charter

An unforgettable time with the whole family! This is sure to create family bonding time. Two more spots are available to book if you have more members of the family or friends wanting to join you.

Sole/Group Charter Half Day

An amazing fishing experience with all your friends or just by yourself! This package is also great for businesses, corporations or even work colleagues. Take up to 8 people and enjoy the day together on your sole charter.

Sole/Group Charter Full Day

Take up to 7 mates for a massive days fishing on our full day sole charter or just go by yourself! This allows your group to relax and have a great time, joke and bragging over the best catch of the day!

Half Day Harbour Reef Fishing

Souvenir fishing shirt, stubby cooler, lunch at Fusion restaurant, and water bottle onboard.

Wet / Dry Season 3 Days Package

Wet season  $440   dry season  $800.

* Harbour Fishing 4 hours, pelagic or reef fishing.

*Includes 3 nights accommodation for two people at Darwin Harbour Suite located in CBD and stubby cooler.

*Wet season from Nov to March 30; Dry Season  from April to Sept 30.  T & C apply.

Your Catch = Your Lunch at Fusion Restaurant

On our Full Day Charters lunch are available at Fusion on the Wharf. They cook up your catch any way you want either fried, battered or grilled and serve it with fresh salad and chips or Thailand Flavor.

For all Half Day Charters, the chef at Fusion is happy to cook up your catch for $15.00 per person – This is great if you don’t have the means to cook your catch at home.

They are licensed so you can have a beer or treat yourself to one of their cocktails.

Fusion on the Wharf is located in the Starboard Arcade on Stokes Hill Wharf. Its open 7 days for lunch and dinner in a warm welcoming atmosphere.

Experience Darwin Harbour panoramic views and magical sunsets all year round while you’re enjoying your meal.

Our Barra Fishing Charter at Corroboree Billabong or Shady Camp

Half Day Barramundi Fishing Charter

The ultimate Barramundi Experience at Corroboree Billabong, an hour and a half hour drive from Darwin. This is a popular Barramundi fishing experience! While chasing the Top End Barra you can also expect to see Lotus Lilies in bloom and a wide variety of Water birds, Sea Eagles, Crocodiles, Water Buffalo and Wild Pigs.

Full Day Barramundi Fishing Charter

$420 per person

The ultimate Barramundi Experience at Corroboree Billabong or Shady Camp from 90mins drive from Darwin. While chasing the Top End Barramundi you can also expect to see Lotus Lilies in bloom and a wide variety of Water birds, Sea Eagles, Crocodiles, Water Buffalo and Wild Pigs.

It’s YOUR TURN to catch the Million Dollar Fish!

Last year 50% of the prized fish were caught in darwin harbour.

Come catch the iconic Territory Barra with Darwin Harbour Fishing Charters and you could WIN even more!

We have a half day barra charter available around the Darwin Harbour or jump on the full day barra charter at Corroboree Billabong or Shady Camp.

If you catch a tagged Barra with us we will refund you your trip in full. Does this sound great to you?

The odds of catching the $1M barra have never been better! The $1M tagged fish from Seasons 1, 2 and 3 have been reactivated for Season 4. With another two Season 4 $1M tagged fish we are providing five chances to catch the million dollars!

There also are 100 fish worth $10,000 each and a special new category of 20 fish, with purple tags, worth $2,500 cash to the angler plus $2,500 to a Territory-based charity .

Find out more about the competition here www.milliondollarfish.com.au

Fun Facts About Darwin Harbour

D arwin Harbour is both beautiful and unique. It has an incredibly diverse range of fish and also a large tidal range. Our custom built boats allow you to fish the harbour no matter what tide. We can access estuaries, mud flats, mangroves, reefs and wrecks ensuring a memorable days fishing on our charters.

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The Northern Territory's Award Winning Fishing Charter Company!

WELCOME TO YKNOT FISHING CHARTERS

The ultimate bluewater adventure, yknot come fishing with us.

YKnot's Fishing Charters Depart Most Days From Cullen Bay Jetty unless we are Fishing out of Dundee, We operate our fishing charters from Darwin Harbour to as far as the Tiwi Islands and even as far West as the Peron islands.

OUR FISHING CHARTERS

A fishing charter experience to be remembered., review us on trip advisor here, yknot fishing charters darwin, nt darwin.

4-5 hours approx.

Our Half Day Fishing Charter is the perfect choice for families or anyone wanting to spend just a few action packed hours targeting a variety of Reef and Pelagic species. We will take you to some of the best spots that the Top End has to offer

Bait, fuel, tackle, rods, ice, eskies and catering supplied

BYO Alcohol

8 hours approx.

Full Day Charters are an action packed day of Reef and Pelagic Fishing targeting a variety of species such as Black Jewfish, Golden Snapper, Coral Trout, to large pelagic such as Spanish Mackerel, Queenfish Red Emperor and Cobia 

EXTENDED DAY

10 hours approx.

Extended Day Charters are perfect for the enthusiastic angler keen to head out wider than our usual full day grounds to hit the best of the best fishing spots in the Top End. Targeting Red Emperor, Black Jewfish, Spanish Mackerel and Cobia just to name a few

NOW OFFERING AFTERPAY

Yknot fish now, pay later with afterpay, yknot fishing charters, dundee beach, nt dundee beach.

Full Day Charters out of Dundee are an action packed day of Reef and Pelagic Fishing targeting a variety of species such as Black Jewfish, Golden Snapper, Coral Trout and Spanish Mackerel

Dundee Extended Day Charters are perfect for the enthusiastic angler keen to head out wider than our usual full day grounds to hit the best of the best fishing spots in the Top End.

STAY WITH US

Yknot Create a Package ​

Let us do all of the hard work for you and create an epic multi day package, with the option to include accommodation at our beautiful Yknot Getaway Dundee Beach, Airport Transfers, Meal & Beverage Packages, Day Tours +  so much more.

Contact us today to book the ultimate fishing adventure

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OUR FISHING CHARTER BOATS

Knot orious.

42ft Westcoaster 

Two 16" Simrad Nss Evo3's

12" Simrad Nss Evo3's

24" Simrad Halo Radar

Simrad Autopilot

Household Toilet & Wash Basin

Two 350 litre Yeti Eskies with Seats

80 litre F ridge/Freezer

Powered by 650 Diesel Volvo Penta

1250 Litre Fuel Tank

GME VHF Radio

All Safety Gear

Flybridge with all Controls (crew only)

Full Walk Around Deck

Full Length Canopy

Enclosed Cabin with Seating

Surveyed for 23 pax + 2 crew

KNOT  STOPPIN'

9.7 Metre Preston Craft

Powered by Twin Mercury V8 300hp Sea Pros

Two 210 litre Yeti Eskies

600 litre Fuel Tank

In 2c and 3c AMSA survey

​ Electronics

16” Simrad evo3nss

12” Simrad evo3nss

24” Simrad Halo R adar

HS75 Simrad Compass

JL Audio Stereo System

87” 112lb 36v Minn Kota

60 litre Engel fridge/freezer

CONTACT YKNOT FISHING CHARTERS IN DARWIN, NT

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PHONE    0497 134 797

EMAIL      [email protected]

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Half Day Barra Fishing Charters

Running from June through to November

Half Day Billabong Sunrise Charters

One Day Barra Fishing Charters

Running all Year 

Saltwater and Freshwater Barra Fishing

Extended and Multi Day Charters

Runoff and Buildup Multi Day and Extended Charters

Mud Crab Tours

Running from June through to August

Cook your Catch of Mud Crabs on Darwin Harbour

Barramundi fishing Charters Darwin!

Welcome to the top end.

Always wanted to get to the Top End to reel in a barra! “Experience the Experience” with Reel Screamin Barra Fishing.  With over 20 years operating in the Top End, we offer a range of charters. Half-day , full-day , extended and multi-day Barra charters are offered throughout the year.

Depending on the time of year you head up, you will be either trolling a billabong among the wildlife or casting the mud flats or coastal creek or estuary.

The Barra Fishing

You can chase metre barra in the runoff or buildup in one of the coastal creeks or river mouths. Extended charters are generally run through these times as this gives you the best opportunity to get out on the water without wasting precious fishing time. During the buildup, we run both day and extended charters.

If you are up here during the dry season you can get out on the billabong to troll or cast the lilies as you watch the scenery as you go by. You will see crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks and cruising the water, various birds including jabirus and brolgas, and the odd buffalo or dingo.

The wet season can offer good fishing as well in between the monsoons. The storms are generally early in the morning and after 3 pm gives you plenty of time to get out and chase a barra.

Whether you are a seasoned angler or just want to tick off catching a barra off your bucket list, your guide will teach you the art of barra fishing, or give you some tips on what works up here. Our small group charters (Up to 4 per boat) ensure you get one-on-one tuition and advice throughout the day.

You don’t have to take our word for it.

Barra Fishing Charters

Not just your ordinary tourist fishing trip! Our small group charters ( of up to 4 ) do not just offer a fishing charter, but an authentic NT experience with a knowledgeable guide with more than 20 years running fishing charters in the Top End under our belt. We know our fishing and locations and our clients safety and comfort is our utmost priority.

Time of Year June – November

All year round

Extended and Multi-Day Charters

Runoff and Buildup

For our online form

Email:   [email protected]

If you are old school and prefer to call, we would love to hear from you. 

Call +61 427 474 434

2 – 5 Day

Arafura’s live aboard charters offer the ultimate fishing experience in the Top End. Running extended charters for 9 years Arafura has the knowledge and experience…

Extended Full Day

This charter is an excellent opportunity for the extra keen fisho to fish areas usually only fished on overnight or extended charters. Departing Cullen Bay…

Full Day Offshore Bluewater

This price includes a full day reef and game fishing the outer reefs of Darwin…departing Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal at 6am and returning 3.30pm.  Fish…

Half Day Fishing

Our half day charters are an opportunity to experience fishing Charles point, the outer region of Darwin Harbour and the surrounding reefs. Departing from Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal,…

Arafura Bluewater Charters

Arafura Bluewater Charters is a well established local company that has been operating in Darwin, leaving from Cullen Bay for over 20 years. 

We specialise in Bluewater reef and game fishing charters, catering for local, interstate and international fishing enthusiasts on offshore fishing charters. Due to our commitment and excellent service a large proportion of our business is repeat business.

We strive to deliver the fishing experience of a lifetime!

Barra or Blue Fishing Charters

Barra or Blue is Darwin’s premier Fishing charter company

Barramundi Fishing Charters

Bluewater Fishing Charters

Extended Fishing Charter from 2 to 6 days

Hook into your catch of a lifetime with barra or blue fishing charters.

At Barra or Blue Fishing Charters, we can cater for any of your inland or offshore fishing requirements including Barra fishing and Bluewater fishing. The owner, Lincoln is a Fishing Guide with over a decade of experience and has the local knowledge required to help you angle your next catch. You have the freedom to customise your fishing charter to any waterway within a 200km radius of the Darwin area, just ask us and we will cater to your preferences.

Fishing Charters Packages

Full day shared fishing charter.

• Full-Day Fishing Charter fishing chasing the iconic Barramundi. Full lunch, snacks, drinks, sunscreen, shade cover, fishing rods, tackle and bait provided are supplied. Hotel pickup and drop off can be organised if required.

Half Day Shared Fishing Charter

• Half-Day Fishing Charter, all fishing rods, tackle and bait provided. BYO lunch and snacks.
• This charter is NOT available from the start of March through until the end of May.

Full Day Shared Bluewater Fishing Charter

• Full-Day Fishing Charter fishing either River or Bluewater. Full lunch, snacks, drinks, sunscreen, shade cover, fishing rods, tackle and bait provided are supplied. Hotel pickup and drop off can be organised if required.

Full Day Private Blue Water Fishing Charter

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The Ultimate Big Barra Runoff Fishing Adventure in Darwin

"fantastic couple of days fishing".

• Nyomihogan via TripAdvisor

“We all landed quality chrome Barramundi, you just can’t beat the thrill of catching these fish. Whether you are a first time fisho or experienced angler you won’t be disappointed.”

Big Barra are our Speciality

We are all about providing you with the best experience out on the water. Leave the stress of the ‘rat race’ back on the shore and allow us to take you through some of the most pristine waters and landscapes imaginable. The NT is the real Australia and we just love to share our backyard with all of our visitors.

10+ Years Experience

Over 10 years of fishing experience, we know the NT and it’s waters unbelievably well.

500+ Tours Completed

A legacy of anglers who have reeled in the fish of their dreams with us.

Cutting-Edge Tech

Our use of live transducers gives us an edge in locating and targeting fish.

Customer Focused

We aren't just about fishing - we're about creating memories. you'll have a trip personalised for you.

The perfect time & place for a dream catch...

We only operate during the prime runoff season when Barramundi congregate in the big tidal rivers. Fishing at Shady Camp during the Big Barra season consistently produces trophy Barra over the magical one-metre mark.

You've never fished like this before...

Revolutionize your fishing experience with our cutting-edge technology, including 2 active target live transducers. It’s like a pair of eyes under the water, bringing us right to the action. This means we spend more time catching fish, than finding them.

Fishing Adventures for Everyone

Whether you’re an experienced angler looking for a challenge or a beginner eager to learn, our tours cater to all. Our personalized approach ensures you’ll have a trip tailored to your interests and skill level.

“We had a memorable once in a lifetime experience . The crocs and bird life was a huge bonus on top of the fishing that is unique.”

• Via Tripadvisor

“We were lucky enough to land a couple of Barra over a metre. “

“Absolutely the best fishing trip I have ever had in the NT, caught fish and laughed our heads off all day “

“Both of us are 75 years old have done numerous fishing charters before but this is the best one we have ever done. “

Your Adventure Your Way

Our signature tour is 3 days of intense wild Barra fishing with 3 nights of comfortable accommodation. 

We also understand that every angler is unique. That’s why we’re happy to tailor your trip to your specific preferences. Let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll make it happen.

• Transfers to and from your Darwin accommodation.

All meals, light refreshments, and quality tackle is supplied

Accommodation

The Point Stuart Wilderness lodge provides comfortable air-conditioned accommodation and a Bar & Bistro

Experienced guide

Our local guide has an extensive knowledge of Darwin's waters.

Go With a Local

Top End Barra Fishing is owned and operated by Rohan Soulsby, who has been an avid fisherman his whole life. With his fondest earliest memories being as a five.

He previously operated a charter fishing business in Port Stephens in NSW, but it was from many trips to his beloved NT over 20 years that Rohan and his family decided to make the move in 2014 to Darwin

• Light refreshments.
• Iced water on board the boat (alcohol bought on request).
• Quality tackle.
• Highly recommended and experienced guide.

Yes! Transfers to and from your Darwin accommodation.

From March to May on the beautiful Mary River at Shady Camp.

Air Conditioned lodge rooms at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge that sleep up to 4 guests

• BBQ facilities

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Barramundi Fishing Tours, Charters & Lodges in Darwin, Northern Territory

Are you ready to escape the big city rat race and live life, cast a lure or just wet a line in australia’s number 1 fishing mecca.

Then you have hit the right site, Welcome to Clearwater Island Lodge. One of Australia’s most sort after Barramundi fishing destinations.

Experience a once in a lifetime barra fishing adventure & tour with our Darwin charters

If you have ever dreamed about casting your fishing line and then been hit by a huge Barramundi then dream no more. Clearwater Island Lodge has now earned a global reputation as Australia’s best fishing location. But don’t take our word for it just drop us a line on (+61) 08 8978 3783    to book in your fishing adventure.

This is a true real life experience that will leave you wanting more and more.

Clearwater Island Lodge is renowned by many as being the top Sport-Fishing lodge in Australia, with our reputation stretching throughout Indonesia and other parts of the southern hemisphere for barramundi fishing and deep sea fishing.

We are located near Bathurst island, on tropical Melville Island, easily accessible via a comfortable 30-minute scenic flight from Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Because of our remoteness, you will enjoy personalized fishing adventures in pristine wilderness environments. And if it’s Barramundi you’re after, you’ve come to the right place! Barra are regular captures, many measuring well over a metre in length.

A barramundi fishing tour & lodge experience with a lot of the Northern Territory’s fish species on offer

However, there are over 52 other species of river and coastal fish in our region, including the Mangrove Jack, Spanish Mackerel, Golden Snapper, Threadfin Salmon, Giant Trevally and Queenfish amongst many more.

You’ll enjoy the experience of a lifetime, exploring the many miles of twisting mangrove rivers and estuaries, as well as some exciting reef fishing, chasing the fabulous Black Jewfish and Golden Snapper! And our blue water fishing is just as popular, with people coming just for the thrill of the blue water adventure. Indeed, you will probably never see again, such an awesome diversity of fishing options all in the one affordable place!

Book your barramundi fishing tour & charter today by getting in touch

To make a booking or find out more, do not hesitate to contact us today. Call us on (+61) 08 8978 3783  to speak with one of our helpful and friendly team, or leave your details in our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Experience a once in a lifetime barra fishing adventure with our Darwin charters

If you have ever dreamed about casting your fishing line and then been hit by a huge Barramundi then dream no more. Clearwater Island Lodge has now earned a global reputation as Australia’s best fishing location. But don’t take our word for it just drop us a line on +61 08 8978 3783 to book in your fishing adventure.

“Coming from the USA, we didn’t quite know what to expect. All I can say is “wow!” It was the fishing adventure of our lifetime and aside from the magnificent fishing in the nearby estuaries and rivers, the fantastic meals we were served will remain a delightful memory for a long time.

Michael, Kerri and David treated us Americans like royalty and I have never caught so many fish in all my life!

Our trip to Australia was unbelievable, with Clearwater Island Lodge being one of the most memorable and amazing experiences.”

Stunning Lodge Accommodation

Our comfortable accommodation consists of twin-share, triple-share and double rooms, as well as one family room (double bed and bunk bed), all air conditioned for your comfort. Our relaxation area in the lodge features comfortable lounges with Pay TV and Free To Air Stations. And our bar and dining area are nestled on a cliff top, overlooking the Apsley Strait waterway, with extraordinary views at sunrise and sunset.

Now you have 7 Million Dollar Reasons Why you have to GO BARRAMUNDI FISHING at Clearwater Island Lodge! We are very excited about seeing one or many of our fishing clients catching a tagged Barramundi right here in our awesome fishing grounds on the Tiwi Islands at Clearwater Island Lodge. To Kick Off the Celebrations we … Read more »

Clearwater Island Lodge has so much to offer in 2022 when it comes to fishing adventures! From deep see fishing, reef fishing, Barramundi fishing, marine & eco cultural experiences here on the amazing Tiwi Islands whatever it is, we will cater for your dream fishing trip! Clearwater Island lodge is located on the majestic Tiwi … Read more »

Clearwater Island Lodge located in the Northern Territory is renowned for its Deep Sea Fishing Charters. It doesn’t matter if you have little experience in Deep Sea Fishing, or have never fished at all, for that matter. Clearwater Island Lodge ensures that fisherman on all levels experience the beauty and excitement of Deep Sea Fishing … Read more »

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Fishing Charters Darwin by Red Devil.

Available charters.

Half Day Fishing Charter

Full Day Fishing Charter

Private / Corporate Event Fishing Charters

Shark Cage Diving

Why choose red devil charters.

THE ONLY FISHING CHARTER BOAT IN NT WITH A LIQUOR LICENCE.

“RED DEVIL” IS A VERY WELL EQUIPPED FISHING VESSEL IN CURRENT NT SURVEY.

She is forty feet long and constructed of aluminum and powered by a 500 Hp Caterpillar motor which gives her a cruising speed of 20 knots. She is surveyed for 12 passengers plus crew. She has a full size table and bar stools, toilet, BBQ and all covered beneath a full length canopy

Overhead Canopy

Years Of Experience

ARAFURA DEEP SEA FISHING CHARTERS DARWIN

We are well-regarded for its robust Arafura deep sea fishing tours. These are meticulously crafted to illustrate the charm of the Northern Territory and all that it has to offer. This charter is comprehensive, fun, and entertaining for everyone. It is one of those experiences you'll never forget, and that's what makes it enthralling. This is the ultimate treat for those who are love with the water and wish to make the most of this luxurious fishing tour.

FULL-DAY REEF BLUE WATER FISHING TRIP

Half-day harbour reef fishing.

Want to spend half a day out on the water fishing along the Harbour Reef? It is a sight to behold making it an experience that's hard to forget. With the help of a trained guide, you'll enjoy the nuances of fishing along the beautiful harbour reef. The waves will crash over the reef as you get a fantastic and once in a lifetime view of what makes this such a unique trip. Spend your day in one of the most beautiful settings on the planet and recognise the intricate details as they're pointed out to you. Fishing in this setting is going to fill you up with joy! Share the moment with family and friends and know it'll never be forgotten.

Want to go Shark Diving in Darwin?

Liquor license.

The only fishing charter boat in NT with a liquor licence!

For those who want to soak up the setting and get the most out of it, the charm of liquor is hard to ignore. All customers receive access to alcohol (only if over the legal age) as this is a certified and licensed company. All liquor is stored in regulated conditions and will be served fresh.

Make the most of your trip with a bit of liquor in hand!

This is the ultimate option for those who want to take in the moment.

YEARS OF EXPERTISE IN THE TOP END!

Speaking to an expert is one of the most important things a person can ask for before heading out into the water.

Rigorous standards are applied to all representatives at the company. The goal is to offer an experience that is immersive, informational and offers an experience that is impossible to forget. For this to happen, the company prides itself on providing access to experienced professionals.

These are experts who have been near these waters for years and know them better than anyone else.

IDEAL FOR ALL SIGHTSEERS

We understands the value of bringing in family and friends. If this is going to be a group excursion, the company can accommodate your plans and build an event that’s going to be memorable for years to come.

Tell the team in advance and book your fishing charter in a matter of moments.

It is as simple as calling in and letting the company know what you’re after and how many people will be attending. If necessary, we are able to accommodate larger groups and will offer a seamless solution.

FULLY FUNCTIONAL FACILITIES

For men and women seeking fully functional facilities during the day, these are available.

Everything is accounted for to guarantee the experience is smooth, fun, and easy on the body.

Come in and enjoy the beauty of the top end’s charm and know every detail is looked after from start to finish.

CUSTOMISED FISHING TRIPS

Don’t want to go with a streamlined fishing charter? Our goal is to personalize this experience and make it unique to you.

Everything is detailed during the booking process to ensure it fits your needs.

Safe and Certified Northern Territory (NT) Charters

We are a safe and certified company with years of experience.

BEST NT FISHING CHARTER PRICES

Our rates are listed here and are offer great value for money

To get started, please call in and book now by calling 0437 166 334! The team is ready to assist and book a wild adventure that is going to be fun-filled, luxurious, and memorable for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

What species of fish are we likely to catch.

The Top End has a huge range of quality reef fish including Black Jew fish, Coral Trout, Cod, Golden Snapper, Cobia, Mackerel, Travally, Tuna and lots more.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO GO FISHING?

Luckily the Top End is generally very good all year round. The wet season January to March can be very good fishing weather permitting with great catches of, Black Jewfish, Golden Snapper, and Cral Trout.

April to May the beginning of our dry season are usually excellent for Jewfish and Golden Snapper, Trevally and Queenfish.

June to September the weather is great and the fishing is excellent for not only reef fish but Mackeral and Tuna.

October to December can produce the best fishing. The Sea is usually very calm and a great time to fish for Black Jew and Golden Snapper.

WHERE DO WE FISH?

We fish all the reefs up to 30 nautical miles off shore depending on tides and weather.

Areas such as The Pinicals , Lorna Shoals , North and South Gutter , Fish Reef , Bass Reef and many more.

Our crew will do their very best to find you your fish of a lifetime.

HOW MANY ANGLERS PER BOAT?

Our Vessel Red Devil can take 12 passengers with plenty of room to spare.

WHAT SHOULD WE BRING?

Only your hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. We supply breakfast, lunch and dinner depending on the time of day we depart.

We supply iced water and we also have a full liquor license for your alcohol needs and soft drinks. All fishing gear bait and tackle supplied.

WHERE DOES YOUR CHARTER DEPART FROM?

We depart from the Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal on the pontoon at 7 am sharp and return at 4 pm on a full-day charter.

Cullen Bay is about 5 minutes from Darwin City. We Prefer our passengers to be there 15 minutes before departure time.

Half Day charters vary due to the tides you will be notified of times upon booking.

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The WILDEST Fishing Adventures in the NT

Darwin barra fishing takes you to the most incredible remote destinations.

Welcome to the Northern Territory – Barramundi heaven. Whether you’re after a relaxing day on the water or a heart-racing week long adventure, Darwin Barra Fishing has you covered. We’re a passionate lot of fishing experts and know all of the wildest, most scenic, remote fishing spots around Darwin and the NT.

From the picturesque wetlands of Kakadu to the abundant and varied fish-filled waters of Bynoe Harbour to the croc-infested muddy banks of the Mary River, or to the remote, untamed estuaries of Arnhem Land , our team is able to put together the perfect adventure package for you and your group.

So, are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?

'Knot Stoppin' Half Day Fishing Charter - Darwin

Our Half Day Charter depart Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal and can accommodate 8 people and only operate on Neap tides. If there is no availability please email us to see if we can open up another day. 8 pax.

• Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)

'Knotorious' Half Day Fishing Charter - Darwin

Our Half Day Fishing Charters on our newest and largest luxury vessel 'Knotorious' operate on Neap Tides. If there is no availability please email us to see if we can open up another day. 12pax

• Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)

'Knot Stoppin' Full Day Fishing Charter - Darwin

Our Darwin Full Day Charter on Knot Stoppin' is an 8hr action packed day targeting species such as Black Jewfish, Golden Snapper, Red Emperor to the large pelagic such as Cobia, Queenfish and Spanish Mackerel. 8 pax.

• Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)

'Knotorious' Full Day Fishing Charter - Darwin

Get onboard our newest and largest vessel 'Knotorious' a luxury 42ft Westcoaster for an 8hr action packed day of Reef and Pelagic Fishing hitting all of the best (and secret) spots that Darwin has to offer.

'Knot Stoppin' Extended Day Fishing Charter - Darwin

Our Extended Day Charters on our newest vessel 'Knotorious' is perfect for the enthusiastic angler keen to head out wider than our usual full day grounds to hit the best of the best areas in the Top End. 8 pax.

• Duration: 10 Hours (approx.)

'Knotorious' Extended Day Fishing Charter - Darwin

Our Extended Day Charters on our newest vessel 'Knotorious' is perfect for the enthusiastic angler keen to head out wider than our usual full day grounds to hit the best of the best areas in the Top End.

'Knot Stoppin' Night Fishing Charter - Darwin

Our Night Fishing Charters on 'Knot Stoppin' run around once or twice a week. If there is no availability please email us to see if we can open up another night. 4.5 hours (approx.)

'Knotorious' Night Fishing Charter - Darwin

Our Night Fishing Charters on our newest and largest luxury vessel 'Knotorious' run around once or twice a week. If there is no availability, please email us to see if we can open up another night. 4.5 hours (approx.)

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Northern Territory Heli Fishing – Full Day Heli Fishing Tour

Looking for something different, an extra touch of excitement mixed in with your Top End fishing adventure?

This Darwin Heli Fishing Tour is for you.

When Heli Fishing Darwin you will experience approx 2 hours flying & around 6 hours fihsing, up to 5 locations. Flying to the Sth West of Darwin the habitats you will visit include floodplains, coastal creeks and estuaries of the Daly River and Anson Bay region.  Where you visit on a particular day will depend on a range of factors including the season, weather / rainfall, tides, recent fishing success etc.

Departing around 8.15 am and returning around 4pm.

Catch rates varying with the seasons with Feb-early May being prime time that said these trips can still produce all year round. 

Provided is all fishing gear, lunch’s, soft drinks and plenty of cool water. You will need to bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera. 

Much more than a fishing trip

With up to 2 hours scenic flying included in the day, you will witness some spectacular Top End landscapes along the way including extensive river systems, vast floodplains, wetlands, billabongs and long stretches of deserted white sandy beaches with abundant wildlife present for much of the year.

There are days it must be one of the most spectacular nature-based displays in Australia.  We have watched dingos chasing pigs, large herds of water buffalo on the march, enormous crocodiles and sharks, all from the air.  You might also see brolgas and jabiru stalking prey in the wetlands, and kites soaring on the thermals – definitely do not forget your camera (and a spare memory card or two).

Availability

Both small and large groups can all be catered for.

Please note:  actual flight path plus the location and number of sites visited is subject to change and dependent on a range of factors including the package booked (allocated flight time), weather, tides, recent fishing success and customer preference.

Departure & Return Location

Darwin Airport

Departure Time

Return time, price includes.

• All fishing gear supplied on a replace if lost or damaged basis
• Snacks, Lunch
• Water & Softdrinks

What to Bring

• Alcohol and Soft Drinks (cans only please)
• Wide brimmed hat
• Cool light clothing, long sleeves are recommended
• Polarised Sunglasses

Darrel Kenny

What an amazing trip. Flying over the flood plains and some great Barra fishing. Highly recommend and will be doing again.

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‘Currents bring life – and plastics’: animals of Galápagos live amid mounds of waste

As diplomats search for a deal to curb the world’s growing problem of plastic, piles of bottles, buoys, nets and packaging keep building up in what should be a pristine environment

A s our small fishing boat slows to a halt in a shallow bay south-east of Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, in the Galápagos Islands , a green turtle surfaces next to us, followed by a second, then a third a few metres away. A spotted eagle ray glides underneath the vessel.

The skipper, Don Nelson, steps on to the black volcanic reef, slippery with algae. We follow, past exposed mangrove roots and up on to higher ground. Pelicans swooping into the trees and small birds, perching on branches, ignore our approach.

This remote archipelago still hosts the unique species such as giant tortoises and finches that inspired the naturalist Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution almost two centuries ago, and it is impossible not to be struck by the apparent harmony with which animals coexist with humans here.

But then, up ahead, a jarring sight: a marine iguana, a notable Galápagos species found nowhere else in the world, sits atop a mound of plastic litter – fishing buoys, oil drums, household containers and drinks bottles – pushed on to the reef by high spring tides. The prehistoric-looking reptile, classed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is among the species here most at risk from plastic.

“These reefs are resting places for pelicans and marine iguanas,” says Mariana Vera, Galápagos programme manager of Conservation International. “There are a lot of turtles because it is the nesting season. It is overwhelming and sad to see them full of plastic.”

Research has found that most of the plastic washed up here comes from Peru, Ecuador and China . Plastic originating in Asia is unlikely to have reached the Galápagos by ocean currents, according to a 2019 study , which suggests that items with Asian labels are likely to have come from nearby fishing boats.

Globally, about 20% of plastic pollution in the ocean comes from maritime sources, but in the Galápagos, although estimates vary greatly, that figure could be as high as 40%, according to research due to be published by the Galápagos marine reserve and the Galápagos Conservation Trust.

It has been four years since news of a massive fishing fleet of hundreds of mostly Chinese vessels surrounding the edge of this reserve shocked the world. It led to a vow, from the then president of Ecuador, Lenín Moreno , to protect what he described as “a seedbed of life for the entire planet”, and various diplomatic agreements between the countries.

Since then, the Chinese fishing fleet has reportedly kept a greater distance from Ecuador’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), an area extending 200 nautical miles beyond its coast, throughout which it has jurisdiction over marine resources.

But the illegal dumping of plastic waste from its fishing vessels in the high seas – outside the EEZ – along with the other plastic from mainland Latin America, continues. “The problem is constant,” says Rodrigo Robalino, the Galápagos national park’s environmental manager, who accompanies us.

The islands are the second most important nesting and feeding area for marine turtles, listed as endangered by the IUCN, after Mexico.

“We find pollution like this on all the islands but there are hotspots where the tides and currents gather,” says Robalino. The windward shores have a heavier burden of plastic.

We walk past huge columns of cactus to a further tideline of sun-bleached mangrove roots, strewn with mainly clear plastic drinks bottles.

The pollution is recent, Robalino says, because it is clear, with no barnacles attached. We count 21 bottles in all, among strands of fishing line. Six, including a soap dispenser, have Asian labels; three are Peruvian, with brands including Inca Kola, a joint Peruvian and Coca-Cola brand, and Sporade, made by AJE and sold all over Latin America. Those with labels include international brands including Dasani, made by Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo’s Gatorade.

“These plastic bottles are coming from other countries in the region,” says Robalino. “But also from international fishing fleets, including the Chinese fleet that surrounds the marine reserve.”Twice a week, the reserve organises clean-ups of the four inhabited islands: Isabela, Floreana, San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz. Plastic is shipped to Guayaquil, 600 miles away in Ecuador , to be recycled or landfilled.

Last year, they collected 13m tonnes. For the more remote islands (there are 13 major islands and many more smaller ones), only occasional clean-ups are possible. They are more difficult to access and it can cost up to $2,000 (£1,600) and take up to 15 days to get there, clean up the beaches and return. From May to November, weather conditions make it impossible to reach many islands. For Robalino, Vera and the fishers and community volunteers who take part, the clean ups are a sisyphean task. But they have no choice.

“If we don’t do it, the plastic breaks down into fibres that birds often use for nests, and then into microplastics, which can be carried by the wind or go into the ocean,” says Robalino. Contaminated with chemicals, microplastics can be toxic and cause genetic damage to marine life and humans when ingested.

The waters around the Galápagos islands, which were designated a Unesco heritage site in 1978, are among the richest on Earth for biodiversity, partly due to their location amid three major ocean currents. The largest, the Humboldt current, sweeps cold, nutrient-rich water from Antarctica along the coasts of Chile and Peru, before turning west to the islands.

Thanks to the protection offered by the marine reserve, biodiversity on the islands, 97% of which are uninhabited, remains relatively undisturbed. But the currents, with their rich nutrients, have led to two of the largest threats: overfishing and plastic pollution.

“Currents are a source of life in the Galápagos,” says Nicolás Moity, a marine ecologist at the Charles Darwin Foundation on Santa Cruz. “They brought the species here at the beginning. The early giant tortoises came from the mainland as small tortoises and evolved here.

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“You have warm and cold currents intermingling, creating an amazing plethora of life. You have penguins and corals in the same place.

“But now, in this globalised world, the currents are bringing plastics to the Galápagos,” he says.

Moity, who is working with the reserve and environmental organisations to identify how the plastic accumulation sites affect biodiversity so they can better target clean-ups, says that after some plastic-picking trips, “you come back three days later and you see the same”.

Three years ago, Moity examined sea urchins and found that 75% of them had ingested microplastics. “Microplastics get ingested by everything from zooplankton to bigger animals – and we don’t know the effect,” he says.

Many of the animals most at risk from plastic entanglement or ingestion are also under threat from other human activities, including degraded habitats and climate breakdown: the critically endangered Santa Cruz giant tortoises, endangered green turtles, vulnerable marine iguanas, endangered Galápagos sea lions and whale sharks, according to a paper in 2023. Earlier this year, another study showed giant tortoises were eating plastic , mistaking it for food, with up to 86% of the debris found in tortoise faeces being plastic.

Ecuador has bid to host the signing of the UN plastics treaty , the first legally binding global treaty to halt plastic waste, in the Galápagos. The latest talks towards the treaty are under way this week in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, until 29 April. The aim is to complete negotiations by the end of 2024 and for the treaty to be signed in 2025.

Dr Jen Jones, chief executive of the UK-based Galápagos Conservation Trust, is working with the marine reserve to finalise a five-year study on plastic pollution. She expects to present some of the findings at this week’s talks.

“We have looked at multi-year datasets from clean-ups, looking at all plastics, bottles fishing gear, such as ropes and other items,” says Jones. She found a higher percentage of the plastic – “at least 40%” – came from maritime sources than previous research on plastic bottles suggested , which put the figure at about 13%.

The trust is also hosting a mini-summit for small islands in the Pacific, which suffer a similarly unfair burden of plastic pollution as the Galápagos, to highlight the islanders’ role in protecting the world’s biodiversity and to urge more powerful nations to address the unfair burden of plastic pollution.

“This is a social justice issue,” says Jones.

Senegal, Peru and Rwanda have also put forward bids to the UN at the treaty negotiations to have the resultant agreement signed in their countries.

The incoming chair of the talks in Canada, Luis Vayas Valdivieso, who is also the Ecuadorian ambassador to the UK, has an impartial role in the negotiations. But Valdivieso, who has recently returned from Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, a Chilean territory in Polynesia, where he witnessed plastic pollution, says he understands the unfair burden islanders and small-island nations face.

“I see the concern from the islands and the people from the islands,” he says. “They are making huge efforts. In the Galápagos and other islands they have special legislation – they don’t use single-use plastics, but still they are seeing pollution.

“You can have the best national legislation in the world, to ban plastics. But if you don’t have a global agreement, it won’t work.”

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