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Allan's Barra


Brazier Barramundi


Yates Barra


Darwin Sailfish


Jarrod Day Barra


Claire barramundi


Darwin Fishing Trip

Take a one day Darwin Fishing trip with Darwins Barra Base fishing for fighting barra and saratoga in the Northern Territory.


Three Jewfish
Three Jewies landed on a tripple
hook-up on the same trip.


First Barramundi for Wayne
Wayne will remember June 2010 as
the month when he caught his
first barra, this 101cm beauty, on the Finniss River.

One Day Barramundi Fishing Trips

Barra Bass Bream Magazine cover
A Visit to
Corroboree Billabong


Tips by Jarrod Day on
trolling for barra

Mary River - Shady Camp (Feb-May)
Finniss River- Dundee (Apr-Oct)
Mary River - Corroborree Billabong (June-Nov)
Mary River - Shady Camp Freshwater Lagoon (Oct-Jan)

Bookings completed by phoning;

Darwins Barra Base on (08) 8945 0376

(Payment Can be made by credit card or EFT.)


Seat Availability
Updated every Thursday
Tue 20 July 2 seats Fishing Finniss Barra
Wed 21 July 12 seats Fishing Finniss Barra
Thur 22 July 8 seats Fishing Finniss River Barra & Off Dundee
Fri 23 July 12 seats Fishing Finniss River Barra & Off Dundee
Sat 24 July 7 seats Fishing Finniss River Barra & Off Dundee
Sun 25 July 9 seats Fishing Finniss River Barra & Off Dundee
Mon 26 July 8 seats Fishing Corroboree Billabong
Tue 27 July 8 seats Fishing Corroboree Billabong, or Shady Camp
Wed 28 July 8 seats Fishing Corroboree Billabong
Thur 29 July 8 seats Fishing Shady Camp
Fri 30 July 4 seats Fishing Shady Camp
Sat 31 July 8 seats Fishing Shady Camp

Norm Wade & John Bray Family Fishing Trip
Thanks Allan for a great days fishing.

If this is what you can do on a One Day Fishing Outing we are coming back with friends to complete your 5 Day Extended Barra Run Off Safari (Feb-May 09).

Norm & Wade Sparks, John Barton.
This is the best family fishing outing that we have ever had. We had caught our boat limit of barramundi by 11am. Thanks Tony & Allan for a fantastic days fishing in great guide boats.
We will tell everyone to book with you.

The Bray Family

 

General Logistics

  • We will pick up the clients from their accommodation in Darwin at approx 5am and drop them back off at approx 5pm.

  • Lunch, morning and afternoon tea and non-alcoholic drinks provided. BYO alcohol will be placed in eskies under ice for clients.

  • The guide will take the clients to where the fish are biting depending on tides, times and yesterdays fishing knowledge.

  • Please remember to bring sunglasses, a wide brimmed hat, sun & insect repellant, a sense of humour, at least 5 fresh jokes and don't forget your camera/video. Light, long sleeved shirt and pants will provide extra comfort.

Family fishing
Family Fishing

One Day Barramundi Fishing Trip


Bluewater fishing

We provide a fantastic one day Darwin fishing trip in the Northern Territory. Your guide will collect you from your Darwin accommodation at 5am., or stay at our B & B Lodge and leave directly from here to gain an early start. You will then enjoy a comfortable 11/2 hour drive in our modern 4x4 air-conditioned Toyota to our fishing location and be on the river or billabong to fish with the sunrise.

Bluewater fishing

Our main target is the Northern Territory Barramundi and the rivers and billabongs are also home to Saratoga, Tarpon and Fork Tailed Catfish. You will also see plenty of Saltwater Crocodiles, Buffaloes, feral pigs and Sea Eagles, Jabiru's, Brolga's and many other birds of prey on this one day tour.

 This one day Darwin fishing trip is perfect for groups, individuals, experienced fishermen, novices and especially the whole family including non-angling partners. If you are planning to come to Darwin, ensure you allow at least one day in your itinerary to experience our beautiful wetland billabongs, coastal rivers and reefs by spending it catching the elusive Barramundi.



 River, Reef and Bluewater Sports Fishing Trip

Are you ready for a fishing adventure on our  River, Reef and Bluewater Sports Fishing Trip targetting aggressive fighting fish; Spanish Mackerel, Barramundi, Tuna, Trevally, Cobia, Queenfish, Jewfish and Golden Snapper.

Take an extended Sarari to access the best fishing over several days. read about our Barramundi & Bluewater Safaris here

Bluewater fishing


Bookings are essential for either of these trips. Please click here for our new contact page to ensure a seat on the fishing adventure of a lifetime.

Great bluewater fishing Great bluewater fishing
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FREE CALL: 1800 777 420

mail : 2 Todd Crescent Malak NT 0812
phone: +61 8 8945 0376
fax : +61 8 8945 0379
email: Click here to email Darwin's Barra Base.

Catch metre-plus barramundi
Darwin Barramundi

Safari Specials

Book Now
June to Nov 2010
Great Bluewater Safaris chasing Barra, Pelagics and Sailfish.
call Heather now on
1800 777 420
for the best times still available.
Click here for full contact details

Video of barramundi fishing with Mark Berg on a Darwins Barra Base Safari
Barra Run Off Fishing Video



Professional Video
of your Safari

Video of barramundi fishing by Charlie Micallef
Barra Safari Video

Long time fisherman and media professional, Charlie Micallef is available to produce a top quality video recording of your fishing adventures in the NT.
Details here...




2011 Barra Run Off Safaris

May 2010

Booking seats now will avoid missing a place on a 2011 Barra Run Off Safari with Darwins Barra base. Now three great purpose built boats allows more people to experience the fantastic barramundi fishing available during the February to May Barra Run Off season in the Northern Territory.read more...

Latest News

Barra & Sailfish Safari

Jan 31st 2010

Mark Berg Fishing TV Show to be filmed over 3 Day Safari 23-25 June 2010. This will be aired on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel across Australia. Be part of the action, we are taking bookings now for a group of 4 persons on the second boat. Full Safari Start dates here..
Call us on (08) 89450376


Barra Mothership Safari

Mary River Mothership

2011 Run Off

The ultimate Barra Fishing Safari, based on a Mothership at the mouth of the Mary River, provides 5 OR 6 days of fishing most people only dream about. Read more...

Allan and Heather Beale

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.