FishingDarwin
Shoal Bay
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Best Time
Mar–Jun
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
20 min
Access
All vehicles
- Crocodiles in all waterways
- Do not wade in water
- Strong tidal movements
- Wear enclosed shoes on rocks
Darwin's closest fishing spot. Barra in the creeks, queenfish and trevally off the rocks, mud crabs in the mangroves. Popular land-based fishing location accessible without a boat.
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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
Mar–Jun
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Best Time to Visit
Mar–Jun
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin12km
Drive Time20 min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ParkingWalking Tracks
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles in all waterways
• Do not wade in water
• Strong tidal movements
• Wear enclosed shoes on rocks
Distance
12km from Darwin
Drive Time
20 min
Best Season
Mar–Jun
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles in all waterways
• Do not wade in water
• Strong tidal movements
• Wear enclosed shoes on rocks
Distance
12km from Darwin
Drive Time
20 min
Best Season
Mar–Jun
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
Shoal Bay · ACST
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
18:14
Day length12h 24m
Golden Hour AM
05:50 – 06:18
Golden Hour PM
17:46 – 18:14
Blue Hour AM
05:28 – 05:50
Blue Hour PM
18:14 – 18:35
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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