The many diverse fishing habitats that make up the Top End of the Northern Territory make it a truly world class fishing destination. Lush billabongs, tidal rivers, mangrove-lined estuaries, a scattering of islands and hundreds of kilometres of unspoilt coastline comprising pristine coastal waters are teeming with a wide variety of fish, so there is something to suit everyones taste. Darwin Harbour is full of exotic fish but those seeking real adventure can head into Arnhem Land, over to the Tiwi Islands, down to the Victoria or Daly rivers in the Katherine region or into the Gulf region for a truly unforgettable fishing expedition. The barramundi is best known as one of the worlds greatest sport fish and is abundant in Northern Territory waterways, some up to 130 centimetres in length. Huge, wide rivers like the Daly and Victoria are prime barra haunts, as are the networks of beautiful waterways found in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and the Mary River area. Fishing in the Top End is excellent all year round and while barramundi are most active from March to May, anglers can fish successfully at any time for a range of species. The Top End is home to an array of other great sport and reef fish, including giant trevally, queenfish, Spanish mackerel, cobia, black jewfish, golden snapper, red emperor, coral trout and marlin and sailfish. You can hire a boat or bring your own, take a fully-guided fishing safari, stay at a remote fishing lodge in Arnhem Land or charter a mothership - every type of angler and every type of fishing experience is catered for here. Must do:•Hire a houseboat and cruise along Territory waterways in a fully self-contained houseboat. You can barbecue your catch on the deck and afterwards relax in the spa.•In the heart of Darwin, at Doctors Gully, is Aquascene, where hundreds of mullet fish come to shore at high tide to be fed by hand. Many other species including catfish, rays, cod, diamond fish and parrot fish may also be seen in the shallows. •Book a spot on a blue water fishing boat and hook up some of the big fish just outside of Darwins harbour.•Head to Arnhem Land and stay at one of the remote fishing lodges such as the Barramundi Nature Lodge, Maningrida or Dugong Beach Resort a true Territory fishing experience!
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