Darwin Fishing Trip

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

Corroborree Billabong Barra

95cm Day Trip Barra

One Day Barra Fishing Trips

A Visit to
Corroboree Billabong

Tips by Jarrod Day on
trolling for barra

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

Bookings completed by phoning;

Darwins Barra Base on 0488 222 695

Fishing Destinations & Fishing Report

 Full Day or ½ Day Barra Fishing Trip
Corroboree Billabong Or Adelaide River.
Fishing the Magnificent Corroboree Billabong for awesome silver tail dancing Barramundi, Saratoga, Tarpon, Sleepy Cod & others. Witnessing breathtaking Wetland Scenery & crocodiles in the wild, Feral Pigs and Water Buffaloes on the banks of the Floodplains. Corroboree will be Closed to approx. mid to late April.
FULL DAY - Corroboree Billabong $350pp;  Adelaide River $360pp Pick up between 5-5.30am Drop off between 4.30-5pm
Time on water approx. 7am-2.30pm
HALF DAY - Pick up between 5-5.30am Drop off between 1.30-2pm
Time on water approx. 7am-11.30pm
Half Day Trip Corroboree @ $310pp. Children to 12 years old - $260 per person.

One Day Barra Trips to Shady Camp  or Finniss River

Fishing the beautiful Shady Camp Saltwater during the Run Off, Or the remote Finniss River at Dundee for awesome Silver tail dancing Metre Plus Barramundi and Threadfin Salmon. Witnessing breathtaking Wetland Scenery & crocodiles in the wild, Feral Pigs and Water Buffaloes on the banks of the Floodplains with the Barrage in flood is an awesome experience.
Pick up at 5am, Drop off between 5:30 and 6.00pm, Time on water approx. 7.30am-2.30pm
Sorry no half days to Shady Camp or Finniss River.
The price is higher than Corroboree because of increased travel distance to
Shady Camp and to Dundee for Finniss River Fishing.

Full Day to Finniss River $400
Full Day Shady Camp (Feb),(June-Dec) $380pp
Full Day Shady Camp Peak Months (Mar-May) $400

“It was a great five days of fishing, we caught a variety of fish, our guide did a great job getting us on fish”

See more photos and stories in our archive of One Day Fishing Trips

General Logistics for One Day Fishing

Family Fishing

• 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 and don't forget your camera/video. Light, long sleeved shirt and pants will provide extra comfort.

One Day Barramundi Fishing Trip

We provide a fantastic one day Darwin fishing trip in the Northern Territory. Your guide will collect you from your Darwin accommodation at 5am to gain an early start. You will then enjoy a comfortable 1-2  hour drive in our 4x4 air-conditioned vehicle to our fishing location and be on the river or billabong to fish with the sunrise.

One Day Tripper

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, Jabirus, Brolgas 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

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