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Plan your Darwin fishing adventure
Darwin is the gateway to some of the worlds greatest species of fish, so get a taste of the Top End and come and catch your own fish.
Here are the fishing activities you can enjoy in Darwin and its surrounds:
- Barra fishing
- Blue water and reef fishing
- Mud crabbing
- Inland fishing
- Helifishing tours
- Million Dollar Fish Competition
Local Insights
Get the insights you need before planning your trip.
Flights
Fly into the Northern Territory capital of Darwin to start your fishing adventures.
Experiences
Book the best fishing experiences that Darwin has to offer.
Accomodation
You'll need somewhere to rest and recharge after days out on the water. We'll share our top accomodation picks with you.
Million Dollar Fish
Is the thrill of the catch not enough for you?
How about we throw in a million buck. That's right in the NT we host Australia's richest fishing competition Million Dollar Fish Season 9 will run from 1 October 2023 – 31 March 2024.
Registrations will open 1 September 2023.
Million Dollar Fish is proudly sponsored by the Airport development Group.
Photo: Tourism NT/Tourism Australia
Local Insights
The types of fishing you can do in Darwin
From barra fishing to mud-crabbing and helifishing, Darwin is your base to experience some of the best fishing in the world.
What to look for when choosing a fishing charter
When you're choosing a fishing charter, there are a few things worth considering. We get first-hand advice from fishing guru Craig.
Top 6 Fishing Charters
Experience fishing in the Top End
Best fishing hotel
Find a flight
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