Northern Territory Fishing Story

Northern Territory fishing stories told by anglers fishing in the Top End, chasing Barramundi at Shady Camp, Finniss River, Mary River, Vernon Islands..

..and all those special creeks and reefs only the most experienced Top End fisho's know about. The NT rivers and coastal waters are a unique wilderness, and provide some of the best fishing found anywhere. This is where you can read first hand the adventures of those lucky enough to fish these waters, teeming with fish, crocodiles and birdlife.

And if you have a Top End fishing experience to show us, please use the form below to add your story.

Have you been fishing in the Top End waters, chasing metre long Barramundi or fighting Bluewater fish?
We hear some terrific stories about fishing in these pristine tropical waters, now you have a chance to put your story online for all to see.
Simply follow the invitation prompts to upload a photo and record your adventures.

Click below to read about fishing experiences already submitted ....

5 Day Barra Safari next.  Not rated yet
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 ...

Bray Family Fishing Trip  Not rated yet
This is the best family fishing outing that we have ever had. We had caught our boat limit of barramundi by 11am. There's no doubt you guys got us to the ...

Riley joins Barra Club  Not rated yet
Four year old Riley Higgins won the Catch of the Day prize of four Bandit lures and joined the Barra Club this week.

On his first ever fishing trip ...

Fishing Safari  Not rated yet
Hi Allan



Thanks for a great day at Shady Camp



Here are some photos - pity we can't blow the size up - but thanks for a fabulous day.



See ...

Barra Base Bonanza Barra  Not rated yet
Alan/Tony,



Thanks for an excellent Easter with the expected deprivation and suffering at the End of the Wet, it was great and the guiding exceptional....

Mary River System near South Alligator River  Not rated yet
The best fishing experience I have ever had.

My first Barramundi and I don't think I will ever catch a bigger one, but I am definatley going to try!...

Joes Barramundi  Not rated yet
Thanks to the great work of our guide Andrew.
I landed this 70cm Barra in the first half hour.
Great Day had by all

Joe from Sydney

Territory Fishing  Not rated yet
72cm Barramundi - beginner's luck and guide's hard work and cheering from the crowds!!

Caught at Shady Camp 8th March 2008.

Thank you for ...

60+ Lb Shady Camp Barramundi  Not rated yet
This 131cm 60+ Lb Barra Lady caught by Ms Claire Mathias guided by Tony Le Brun from Darwins Barra Base Fishing Safaris at Shady Camp.

" A fantastic ...

Big Barra  Not rated yet
My first big barra - A 1 metre beauty.

Caught at Shady camp in the first few days of the 2008 barramundi season. Another two Barra at 93cm and 68cm ...

Shady Camp Barramundi  Not rated yet

"We traveled from Karatha W.A to Shady Camp especially to catch a Barra, and what a Barra that Allan Beale from Darwin’s Barra Base got us. Thanks mate ...