Northern Territory Fishing Blog

Cobourg Peninsula Fishing Charters

Posted on 05 May, 2024 in Barramundi, Fishing Charters, Giant Trevally, Golden Snapper, Jewfish, Mackerel, Mangrove Jack, Mud Crab, Queenfish, Threadfin Salmon, Tuna

Cobourg Fishing Safaris offer exclusive charters to one of Australia's best and most untouched fishing destinations – The Cobourg Peninsula! Not only for experienced anglers, our fly-in fly-out charters could be the perfect trip for mates or an adventurous couple's escape. Also popular with our corporate groups who come out yearly, Cobourg fishing safaris offer an unforgettable experience for everyone!

Top End Fishing Expeditions

Posted on 25 September, 2023 in Queenfish, Barramundi, Coral Trout, Giant Trevally, Jewfish, Mackerel, Mangrove Jack, Threadfin Salmon

If you're a passionate angler or just someone looking to experience the thrill of fishing in breathtaking surroundings, the Top End of the Northern Territory, Australia, is an angler's paradise. This remote and pristine region offers some of the most incredible fishing opportunities in the world, boasting a diverse range of species and unique landscapes. In this blog, we'll explore the top fishing locations in the Top End and the some of most popular species to catch.

Mangrove Jack Fishing - Northern Territory

Posted on 15 February, 2022 in Fishing Charters, Mangrove Jack

Mangrove Jacks are aggressive predatory fish found in the tropical waters of northern Australia. They are targeted by anglers for their vicious fighting spirit and as a member of the snapper family they also make prime eating. Juveniles and young adults are found in coastal mangrove estuaries and tidal saltwater creeks while the larger adults migrate to coral reefs and even offshore reefs, sometimes penetrating to depths in excess of 100m...

Our Top 5 lures for fishing on the Cobourg Peninsula

Posted on 07 October, 2020 in Tuna, Mangrove Jack, Mackerel, Jewfish, Golden Snapper, Giant Trevally, Coral Trout, Barramundi

After many years of running fishing charters on Arnhem Land's Cobourg Peninsula we've learnt which lures consistently work the best. We've got the list down to 5 lures. So if you could only take 5 lures with you to fish this remote stretch of the Arnhem Land coast then we'd recommend the following...

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...