FishingTop End
Roper River
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
6h 2min
Access
All vehicles
Crocodiles present in all NT waterwaysSwim only at croc-monitored locations
Remote Top End river system. Monster barramundi, threadfin salmon, and mud crabs. 4WD access only, serious fishing territory.
64Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Barra hunters, boat owners, early risers
Skip if
No vessel or licence
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
May-Sep
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Last updated · 24 days agoHow is the 64/100 score calculated?
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No editorial bias — pure signal from 0 reviews, 2 facilities, 2 warnings.
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin482km
Drive Time6h 2min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ParkingBoat Ramp
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
• Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Distance
482km from Darwin
Drive Time
6h 2min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
• Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Distance
482km from Darwin
Drive Time
6h 2min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Roper River · ACST
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
17:50
Day length12h 07m
Golden Hour AM
05:43 – 06:11
Golden Hour PM
17:22 – 17:50
Blue Hour AM
05:22 – 05:43
Blue Hour PM
17:50 – 18:12
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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