Finniss River Fishing Safari

Join a Finniss River Fishing Safari with Darwin's Barra base to experience Barramundi fishing in Outback Australia.

Fly In / 2011 Depart Home state flights arranged by self (times TBA). Arrive Darwin and transfer to Darwin’s Barra Base B&B. Courtesy Bus pick up from airport free if arrive before 7.30pm, if after get a taxi to 2 Todd Cres Malak. First night & last night accommodation at B&B is at normal room rates (less 10% discount) unless this is a repeat fishing group booking, and then it is free.

 

Finnis River Fishing 2011 Start Dates & Availability

1^st Day /2011 Travel early to Dundee – Drop bags off at Motel/Lodge if room available, load the boat at Dundee Boat Ramp & wait for tractor launch. Travel down the 15Klm coast to the remote Finniss River & complete full day Barra fishing chasing the almighty Saltwater Barra. Threadfin Salmon, and Black Jewfish. First half hour of fishing is training and development preparing the clients for possibly their first Barra hook up and landing. Morning tea, lunches, soft drinks, and all fishing equipment supplied (On a you break it or loose it you replace it basis). After many hook ups and landings at approx 5.00pm we head back to Dundee Boat Ramp, Clean and prepare boat for the next days fishing and move to Motel/Lodge for swim, relaxation, evening meal & overnight accommodation.

2^{nd &} 4^th Day / 2011 Up approx 5.30am early breakfast, prepare boat for tractor launch and out early to get to the right spot to do that Barra fishing, or chasing and pulling up the freight train of the sea those metre-plus Black Jewfish, or pulling up 7-8Kg Golden Snappers. Most just smile their heads off whilst holding up 30lb, 40lb, or 50lb plus Big Slapper Barramundi’s. Depending on the tidal influence we normally return back to Boat Ramp approx 5.30pm. Clean and prepare boat for next day, travel back to Motel/Lodge. Down a couple of coldies at the bar, shower, rest up or go for a swim. Take in the evening meal, have a few drinks & sleep.

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Fantastic Fishing in Great Guide Boats with Experienced Guides
in comfortable Accommodation.

5^th Day / 2011 Up approx 5.30am, pack up clothing pack bags and leave cabins, place luggage in storage. Early breakfast and out fishing, returning back to Boat Ramp approx 3pm clean & refuel boat etc. Move to Motel/Lodge approx 4 pm. Pay accounts, pick up frozen fish catch and bags and return to Darwin’s Barra Base B&B. Unpack car, swim, rest drink and prepare for evening meal where individual awards are issued.

5^th - 6^th Day /2011 Fly out midnight of 5^th Day or stay over for 6^th Day at B&B and have day off (sleep in & relax) – own arrangements around Darwin, fly back to home state or stay at our B&B and sight see our Northern Territory (flights arranged by self).

2,3,4,5 & 6 Day  Barra Fishing Safaris 2012 Safari Start Dates and Availability as at 13 January 2012; Green blocks indicate Neap Tides,  Blue blocks Spring Tides April/May Barra @ Finniss River & Shady Camp Avl May/June Barra @ Finniss River & Shady Camp Avl June/July Barra @ Finniss River and BSPBFS @ Sail City / Dundee Avl Aug/Sept/Oct Barra Fishing @Finniss River Avl 3 Day BarraFS Start: 14 April Finniss River Neap Tides 4 3 Day BarraFS Start: 14 May Finniss River Neap Tides 8 4 Day BarraFS Start: 15  June Finniss River Neap Tides 8 3 to 6 Day BarraFS Start: 11 Aug Finniss River Neap Tides 8 5 Day BarraFS Start: 14 April Finniss River Neap Tides 4 6 Day BSPBFS Start:14 May Mothership @ Daly Neap Tides 4 4 Day BSPBFS Start: 15 June Finniss/Dundee Neap Tides 8 4 Day BarraFS Start: 26 Aug Finniss River Neap Tides 8 5 Day BROFS Start: 21 April Shady Camp Spring Tide 2 3 Day BarraFS Start 17  May Finniss River Neap Tides 8 4 Day BSPBFS Start: 27  June Finniss River Neap Tides 8 5 Day BarraFS Start: 9 Sept Finniss River Neap Tides 8 4 Day BROFS Start: 21 April Shady Camp Spring  Tide 1 4 Day BSPBFS Start: 26 May Finniss/Dundee Neap Tides 8 4 Day BSPBFS Start: 29  June Finniss/Dundee Neap Tides 8 5 Day BarraFS Start: 23 Sept Finniss River Neap Tides 8 5 Day BSPBFS Start: 29 April Finniss River Neap Tides 0 5 Day BarraFS Start: 29 May Finniss River Neap Tides 8 4 Day BSPBFS Start: 1  July Finniss/Dundee Neap Tides 8 4 Day BarraFS Start: 30 April Finniss River Neap Tides 3 4 Day BSPBFS Start: 30 May Finniss/Dundee Neap Tides 8 3 Day BarraFS Start: 12  July Finniss River neap tides 8 5 Day BarraFS Start: 10 Oct Finniss River Neap Tides 8 4 Day BSPBFS Start: 11 June Finniss/Dundee Neap Tides 8 4 Day BarraFS Start: 15  July Finniss River Neap Tides 8 5 Day BROFS Start: 7 May Shady Camp Spring  Tide 10 3 Day BarraFS Start: 12 June Finniss River Neap Tides 8 4 Day BarraFS Start: 28  July Finniss River Neap Tides 8 Abbreviations; BSPBFS= Barra to Sailfish Pelagics Bluewater Fishing Safaris BarraFS= Barra Fishing Safari;  SPBFS= Sailfish Pelagics Bluewater Fishing Safaris Barra & Bluewater Safaris at Dundee also available from May 1st to November 2012 Click here for Barra & Bluewater Itinerary Green numeral (12) indicates seats available. Orange ( 2 ) indicates limited seats on existing safaris. Red Zero (0)indicates fully booked Can cater up to 16 Person Fishing Safari Group anytime if needed. (4 per boat)

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