Darwin Barra Run Off Fishing

Come and experience Fantastic Barra Run Off Fishing at Shady Camp & Finniss River for Metre Plus Silver Barramundi, King Salmon, Giant Black Jewfish & Fingermark Snapper.

Charters and safaris are filling fast for 2018! However, we still have seats available on one day charters and 3-5 day safaris in March, April and May.

Join us to catch your fish of a lifetime! Don't hesitate! Contact us now!

COME Be Part of the Group to witness and experience Landing 15 to 20 Metre-Plus Barramundi in One Day. Or be part of the crew that landed 80 Barra 65cm to 112cm in one day when fishing the top of the Wetland Run Offs at Tommycut Creek @ Shady Camp.

See our Barra Run Off Fishing Safaris in ACTION. See why Mark Berg chose Darwin's Barra Base as the NT Barra Operator in his Fishing World's Xmas DVD Video.

These safaris have been carefully designed to take advantage of the better tides in conjunction with the wet season run off water to provide you with the highest fish catch percentages & the most exciting fishing possible.

Read more about Run-Off Barramundi Fishing and why certain tides in particular (Spring Tides) produce more metre-plus Barramundi and Salmon than others. Peak Barramundi Fishing.

For Details and Itinerary check the Safaris below;

Claire with her 60lb Barramundi.

Taking an extended Safari means more quality fishing time, with less time spent travelling to the fishing.

Enjoy great Cabin Style Accommodation at lodges close to remote Safari Fishing destinations to make the most of your time fishing and relaxing.

Catering for groups of 8,4,couples and individuals

Russell Ferguson's 108cm Barramundi

First Barramundi ! 129cm for Danny Kelf

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3 Barra Base Boats

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Typical Itinerary Details of a 5 Day Barra Run Off Fishing Safari are:

• Fly in Day Depart Home state flights arranged by self (times TBA).
• 1st Day
  Travel early to Mary River - Shady Camp and complete full day Barra fishing with Darwin’s Barra Base chasing the almighty Saltwater Barra. Approx 5.30pm park boat and move to accommodation for swim, relaxation, evening meal & overnight accommodation.
• 2nd-4th Day
  Up approx 5.30am early breaky 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 6 pm. Clean and prepare boat for next day, travel back to accommodation. 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.
• 5th Day
  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. Travel to accommodation approx 4 pm.

Please note that the actual fishing destination for the Barra Run Off Fishing Safari is normally completed at the Mary River System, however we go where the fish are biting best and this may mean moving to the Finniss River or Daly River. 

A good sized Barra

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