Northern Territory Fishing Blog

An NT Fishing Camp with a View

Posted on 23 October, 2018 in Fishing Charters

Cobourg Coastal Camp is a remote Northern Territory fishing camp located on Cobourg Peninsula in Arnhem Land. It's the base for Cobourg Fishing Safaris' sportfishing operation. The camp is open from mid-April to mid-November each year and is known for it's excellent reef, pelagic and barra fishing. Now any remote place like this in the NT is most likely going to have great fishing but it's the camp that really sets it apart from the rest...

Fishing for Golden Snapper and Coral Trout on the Cobourg Peninsula

Posted on 07 September, 2018 in Coral Trout, Golden Snapper, Fishing Charters

At Cobourg we are very fortunate to have such a wide variety of excellent table fish to target. Two of our favourites are Golden Snapper and Coral Trout, both are not only good to eat but great fun to catch! You can catch both species consistently year round at Cobourg but if you are looking for the very best times to lock in your fishing charter and catch them in larger numbers then we'd recommend...

Five reasons you need a Top End fishing holiday

Posted on 20 August, 2018 in Fishing Charters

Here at Cobourg Fishing Safaris, we reckon that a Top End fishing holiday is the perfect cure to every ill – whether you’re feeling unfit, disconnected from your family and friends, or just straight-up need a break. Read on to find out why you need to head to the Northern Territory to wet a line – stat.

What to look for when booking a fishing lodge

Posted on 21 July, 2018 in Fishing Charters

Not all fishing lodges and fishing camps are created equal, here's some info you might like to consider when booking your next fishing adventure...

Million Dollar Fish Competition 2017/18 (Season 3)

Posted on 14 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...