Best Fishing in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is a world-class fishing destination. Whether you're chasing barramundi in the Top End wetlands, reef fishing off the Tiwi Islands, or casting a line at a remote billabong, the NT delivers unforgettable angling experiences.
50 fishing spots
🐟 FishingMary River - Shady Camp
The most famous barra fishing spot in the NT. Run-off produces incredible fishing. The boat ramp area has more saltwater crocodiles than almost anywhere else on…
100km·Top End
🐟 FishingDaly River
Arguably the NT's premier barramundi fishery. The Daly River system holds barra year-round with peak catches during the build-up and early wet season. Run-off s…
228km·Top End
🐟 FishingDundee Beach
Top End's most accessible coastal fishing destination. Barra in the creeks, reef fish offshore, mud crabs in the mangroves. Popular weekend spot for Darwin loca…
120km·Top End
Mary River BarramundiFishing
Mary River Barramundi
Mary River Barramundi is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy…
100km·Darwin
Fog BayFishing
Fog Bay
Fog Bay is a fishing access point in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes on…
·Top End
Nightcliff Jetty FishingFishing
Nightcliff Jetty Fishing
Nightcliff Jetty Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural ener…
15km·Darwin
🐟 FishingLeanyer Ponds
Leanyer Ponds is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that mak…
·Darwin
Lee Point FishingFishing
Lee Point Fishing
Lee Point Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that…
15km·Darwin
Vesteys Beach FishingFishing
Vesteys Beach Fishing
Vesteys Beach Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy…
10km·Darwin
Corroboree Billabong FishingFishing
Corroboree Billabong Fishing
Corroboree Billabong Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural…
150km·Darwin
Reynolds River FishingFishing
Reynolds River Fishing
Reynolds River Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy…
150km·Darwin
Finniss River FishingFishing
Finniss River Fishing
Finniss River Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy…
150km·Darwin
Wildman River FishingFishing
Wildman River Fishing
Wildman River Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy…
150km·Darwin
Edith River Crossing (Jatbula)Fishing
Edith River Crossing (Jatbula)
Edith River Crossing (Jatbula) is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the t…
330km·Katherine
Dripstone Cliffs FishingFishing
Dripstone Cliffs Fishing
Cast a line at Dripstone Cliffs Fishing in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that mak…
15km·Darwin
Roper Bar CrossingFishing
Roper Bar Crossing
Roper Bar Crossing is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the transition zo…
330km·Katherine
East Point FishingFishing
East Point Fishing
Cast a line at East Point Fishing in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that makes the…
10km·Darwin
Lee Point Reef FishingFishing
Lee Point Reef Fishing
Lee Point Reef Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy…
10km·Darwin
Gunn Point FishingFishing
Gunn Point Fishing
Gunn Point Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy tha…
10km·Darwin
Darwin Harbour FishingFishing
Darwin Harbour Fishing
Darwin Harbour Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy…
·Darwin
🐟 FishingChannel Island Fishing
Channel Island Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy…
·Darwin
🐟 FishingVictoria River
Spectacular gorge country fishing. Barramundi and sooty grunter in crystal clear water surrounded by towering red cliffs.
351km·Katherine
🐟 FishingBlue Water Fishing
Darwin Harbour offshore fishing. Sailfish, spanish mackerel, golden snapper, and reef fish. Charter boats depart from Stokes Hill.
11km·Darwin
🐟 FishingMcArthur River
Gulf Country fishing at its finest. Barramundi, king threadfin, and the famous blue mud crab. Remote and wild.
716km·Katherine
🐟 FishingBuffalo Creek
Darwin's most accessible boat ramp fishing area. Barra in the creek, reef fish offshore. Mud crabbing in the mangroves.
13km·Darwin
🐟 FishingShoal Bay Fishing
Cast a line at Shoal Bay Fishing in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that makes the…
15km·Darwin
🐟 FishingKing Ash Bay Fishing Club
Remote fishing paradise on the McArthur River estuary. World-class barramundi, threadfin, and blue salmon. Boat ramp, camping, and club facilities. A bucket-lis…
1000km·Gulf
🐟 FishingBlackmore River Fishing Area
Popular freshwater fishing spot south of Darwin. Barramundi, sooty grunter, and archer fish. Public access via dirt road. Be croc-aware at all times.
40km·Darwin
🐟 FishingLeanyer Drain Fishing
Leanyer Drain Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy…
10km·Darwin
🐟 FishingDundee Beach Fishing Lodge
Fishing lodge and campground at Dundee Beach — one of the Top End's best accessible fishing destinations. Barra in the creeks, reef fish offshore, mud crabs on…
120km·Darwin
🐟 FishingShady Camp Barramundi Fishing
Mary River barramundi fishing — Shady Camp has the highest concentration of saltwater crocodiles on Earth AND the biggest barramundi. World-class fishing for ex…
100km·Top End
🐟 FishingAdelaide River Barramundi
Tidal river fishing for barramundi and threadfin salmon. Multiple access points along the Adelaide River. Best on run-out tide using gold lures. Be croc-aware a…
100km·Top End
🐟 FishingDarwin Mud Crabbing
Mud crabbing in Darwin's mangrove creeks — set your pots on a big spring tide and return next day. Limit 10 male crabs per person (check flap shape). Equipment…
30km·Darwin
Roper RiverFishing
Roper River
Remote Top End river system. Monster barramundi, threadfin salmon, and mud crabs. 4WD access only, serious fishing territory.
482km·Top End
Lee Point BeachFishing
Lee Point Beach
A beautiful stretch of beach north of Darwin with picnic areas, car parks, and toilets. Popular with dog walkers and families. Occasional sea turtle nesting sit…
13km·Darwin
Mandorah Beach & FerryFishing
Mandorah Beach & Ferry
Cast a line at Mandorah Beach & Ferry in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that makes…
15km·Darwin
Bynoe Harbour FishingFishing
Bynoe Harbour Fishing
Bynoe Harbour Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy…
15km·Darwin
🐟 FishingCraig's Fishing
Craig's Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that m…
9km·Darwin
🐟 FishingBorroloola Boat Ramp
Cast a line at Borroloola Boat Ramp in Katherine's spectacular gorge country — where 13 sandstone gorges, thermal hot springs, and the transition from tropical…
·Katherine
🐟 FishingFinniss River
Finniss River is a fishing access point in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landsca…
·Top End
Rapid Creek Mouth FishingFishing
Rapid Creek Mouth Fishing
Cast a line at Rapid Creek Mouth Fishing in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that ma…
10km·Darwin
Cahills Crossing FishingFishing
Cahills Crossing Fishing
Cahills Crossing Fishing is a fishing access point in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodive…
·Top End
West Alligator RiverFishing
West Alligator River
West Alligator River is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy t…
150km·Darwin
Fannie Bay FishingFishing
Fannie Bay Fishing
Cast a line at Fannie Bay Fishing in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that makes the…
10km·Darwin
Buffalo Creek Fishing AreaFishing
Buffalo Creek Fishing Area
Buffalo Creek Fishing Area is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural en…
15km·Darwin
Tree Point FishingFishing
Tree Point Fishing
Tree Point Fishing is a fishing access point in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy tha…
10km·Darwin
🐟 FishingBorroloola Fishing
Remote town (755 people) on the McArthur River near the Gulf of Carpentaria. Excellent barramundi fishing, Indigenous culture, and true outback isolation. 4WD r…
970km·Katherine
🐟 FishingBynoe Harbour
Remote coastal fishing paradise south-west of Darwin. Barramundi, mangrove jack, mud crabs. Multiple creek systems to explore.
43km·Top End
Timber CreekFishing
Timber Creek
Victoria River fishing from the township. Boat ramp access to incredible barra water. Crocodile cruise also available.
358km·Katherine
Groote EylandtFishing
Groote Eylandt
The Northern Territory's largest island, in the Gulf of Carpentaria — a world-class sportfishing destination (barramundi, queenfish, giant trevally) and home of…
630km·Gulf