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Cahills Crossing Fishing
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Best Time
Oct-Apr
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
5 min
Access
All vehicles
- Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
- Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Cahills Crossing Fishing is a fishing access point in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes on the planet. The Territory is world-class barramundi territory — but depending on the spot, you might also land threadfin salmon, mud crab, queenfish, or golden snapper. Best fishing is during tide changes, especially on the run-out. Close to Darwin with easy access. ⚠️ CRITICAL: Saltwater crocodiles are in ALL NT waterways. Never wade, never clean fish at the water's edge, stay 5 metres from the bank.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entry
Best for
Barra hunters, boat owners, early risers
Skip if
No vessel or licence
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
Oct-Apr
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Getting There
Distance from Darwinkm
Drive Time5 min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ParkingBoat Ramp
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
• Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Distance
nullkm from Darwin
Drive Time
5 min
Best Season
Oct-Apr
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
• Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Distance
nullkm from Darwin
Drive Time
5 min
Best Season
Oct-Apr
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Cahills Crossing Fishing · ACST
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
18:19
Day length12h 51m
Golden Hour AM
05:28 – 05:58
Golden Hour PM
17:49 – 18:19
Blue Hour AM
05:05 – 05:28
Blue Hour PM
18:19 – 18:42
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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