This Barra Safari Video from the Mary River and Shady Camp Billabong record lots of quality Barramundi and other fish.
A Mothership Safari, with the accommodation in the "Barra Botel" provides an opportunity to spend every minute of a five or six day safari on site at the fishing.
Darwins Barra Base guide Allan Beale reported outstanding fishing from the Mary River freshwater last week. ![]() |
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| This picture is from a trip with Greg and Glenda Oaten from Sydney and John Siemienowicz from Mornington, Victoria, last week. Allan said the group caught 29 Barra with 13 over legal size, and 9 of the legal fish were returned to the water. "The biggest Barra was 72cm and we also caught a 72,71, two at 68, two at 65 and two at 63 among others." he said. | |
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Hi Allan, Just want to thank you again for a fantastic days fishing, getting our photos in the paper was just bee knees finish to a memorable trip the fish fish arrive home still frozen so we will enjoy it soon. Have recommended your business to everyone and will come back again once again thanks heaps Chrissy and Ross ps have some great photo\'s too would be interested in any you have as well |
![]() Amanda Renolds top-scored on her day at Shady Camp billabong, landing this 84cm fish and a total of nine out of 22 for the day. |
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Your hosts – Heather and Allan Beale have lived in Darwin for over two decades. They know the Territory and pride themselves on making every visitor feel a special part of their family.