Where can I fish for barra in Darwin?
The Best spot for a chance to catch Barramundi in and around Darwin and the NT is the coastal creeks. Coastal creeks work well on big tides. Run Off season is your best time of year to go barramundi fishing in Darwin. Run Off Season is mid Feb til mid May, but this depends very much on what our previous wet season.
Is fishing in Darwin good?
With tropical waters, and plenty of stunning coastline, the Northern Territory is home to some of the best warm water fishing in Australia. Throw in the numerous rivers and billabongs for good measure, and it’s no surprise that Darwin, in particular, draws fishing enthusiasts from all over the world.
Can you catch barramundi in Darwin Harbour?
Darwin Harbour is one of the best places to go barramundi fishing during the wet season, which is normally not the best time of year to fish. You’ll find the in the estuaries around Darwin Harbour or the mangroves and tidal creeks of Shoal Bay and Bynoe Harbour.
Where is the best place to fish barramundi?
But, the best place to catch Barramundi is if you head down towards the mouth of the river or any of the creeks that meet the Gulf. If you want to fish with live bait, search for a small creek or gutter that has water coming out of it and fish in the mouth of it.
What fish do you catch in Darwin?
Blue salmon. The Blue Salmon grows to 8kg, but is usually encountered at 1-3kg.
Do I need a fishing Licence in NT?
While you do not need a recreational fishing licence or a recreational boat licence in the NT, you must follow recreational boat laws. You must follow boat rules and carry the right boat safety equipment. Refer to the safety guide for recreational boating for details. You should also learn about crocodile safety.
How do you fish in Darwin?
The best way to fish is from a boat, and preferably with a guide who knows the area well. There are some great fishing reefs in and around the harbour, many of them formed by old ships which have been deliberately sunk to provide fish habitats. Even a half-day Darwin harbour fishing tour can produce a good catch.
Are barramundi cod protected in NT?
Maximum size limit of 90cm for barramundi (overall length) and 90cm for king threadfin (fork length). Personal possession limit of three barramundi and vessel limit of one barramundi over 90cm (overall length).
Can you fish the Little Finniss River?
You can fish the northern bank of the Finniss River up to a point approximately 5km upstream from the mouth of the river, i.e. to GPS points 130.3737689S – 12.885346E. Beyond this point is the Delissaville/Wagait/Larrakia Aboriginal Land Trust, access to which is currently restricted.