Northern Territory Fishing Blog

200+ Fish caught in 1 day fishing the Cobourg Peninsula, Arnhem Land

Posted on 12 January, 2020 in Barramundi, Coral Trout, Giant Trevally, Golden Snapper, Mackerel, Mangrove Jack

In late-November each year we pack up our fishing camp on the NT's Cobourg Peninsula before the wet-season hits. This year I managed to escape the office for a few days and head out fishing with brother/business partner/skipper Hugh, fair to say we had an absolute cracking time! We hit the water early, about 5am...

Million Dollar Fish - Darwin Fishing Competition 2019-20

Posted on 08 October, 2019 in Barramundi, Million Dollar Fish

If fishing in some of Australia’s most remote, wild waterways and the opportunity to bag a million dollars prize money with your Barra sounds like it’s too good to be true then you haven’t heard about the Northern Territory’s Million Dollar Fish. Boasting the largest number of Barra in Australia the NT is an unrivalled fishing destination. With warm weather all year round and so many...

The top six fish to catch in the Northern Territory

Posted on 03 July, 2018 in Barramundi, Mud Crab, Giant Trevally, Golden Snapper, Coral Trout, Mangrove Jack

From snapper to coral trout and mangrove jack to mud crabs, there are so many incredible fishing experiences on offer in the Northern Territory’s Top End. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite species to catch, so all you need to do is book your epic Top End fishing adventure! The list includes...

Barra Fishing on the Cobourg Peninsula

Posted on 04 June, 2018 in Barramundi

Generally known as a world class blue water fishing destination the Cobourg Peninsula has slipped under the radar for what else is on offer. With approximately half of the coast lined by mangrove outcrops, mudflats, creeks and gutters it’s the perfect habitat and hide out for the iconic Barramundi...

Million Dollar Fish Competition 2017/18 (Season 3)

Posted on 13 September, 2017 in Barramundi, Fishing Charters, Million Dollar Fish

Join us Cobourg Fishing Safaris as we go on the hunt for the illusive Million Dollar Barra! For decades, mad-keen fishermen and women have transcended on Northern Territory, Top End waters to join locals in the hunt for one thing…. the mighty Barramundi. Not only is this fish a Territory icon, it’s also a major staple on menus found in restaurants, bars and homes right across the Top End...