Darwins Barra Base in the news in 2008. Read more...

big barramundi
Danny and Allan with another record Barra
 from a remote creek at Shady Camp
140cmBarramundi
A Darwins Barra Base guide  and client with a 140cm Barramundi.

Adelaide River 2007
Adelaide River 2007
Heavy Rains Boost 2008 Barramundi season
The last few months have seen heavy flooding rains in the Mary River area, pointing to a terrific Barramundi Run-Off season this year. Book a seat now....
Fishing World Magizine Scott Thomas from Fishing World was on the Darwins Barra Base boat to witness the fight first hand.

 Read his full report here or in Fishing World Magazine

As Scott says "...the Top End truly is the home of the giant barramundi."
Adventure Angler Jarrod Day landed in Darwin on one of the coldest days on record and faced the challenge of Barramundi fishing in cool-water conditions.

Read his tips and how he overcame the challenge to land some great Barra  in cool water  here.....

Darwins Barra Base is a purpose built Guided Fishing Lodge with accommodation right in the heart of Darwin. It is also a fantastic Bed & Breakfast called Beales Bedfish & Breakfast, conveniently situated within  a couple of minutes of the International Airport and only 10 minutes from the city.

Nearby there are literally hundreds of great fishing spots, including the incredible saltwater arms of Shoal Bay, Bynoe and Darwin Harbours. The sensational bluewater fishing at the nearby Vernon Islands is world famous.

As well there are the billabongs, world famous for their barramundi fishing: Corroboree, Hardies Lagoon of the Mary River , to mention just a few. And the big saltwater rivers: the Daly, Shady Camp and the Adelaide and Finniss Rivers

(right)Mel Morris shows off a 106 cm Barra from Corroboree.Read more		 106cm barramundi

Whether its Barramundi, Jewfish, reef fish, tangling with our mighty pelagics, or maybe just a few mudcrabs, this is the place to come.

Click here for more detailed information on why Darwins Barra Base prides itself in providing you the fishing and wildlife adventure of a lifetime.

Come and stay at our fantastic Bed & Breakfast and enjoy the best fishing the Top End can offer. Come play at our Casino, clubs, multitude of restaurants, or wander the exotic stalls  at Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. Or just stay home and chill out in the pool.

1 metre Barramundi
1 metre Barramundi
A photo
every fisherman would love.

1.11 metre Barramundi
1.11 metre Barramundi
Geoff & Erin H. with their trophy photo
on 15 Feb 07. Read more about it here
Enjoy fishing in the Northern Territory

Fishing World Magizine

Fishing World Article

October 21st, 2006
Fishing World writer Mick Fletoridis spent a day at Corroboree Billabong in the Northern Teritory fishing for barramundi from Allan Beales's purpose built plate boats.
Read more ...


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of fishing in the Top End

Darwins Barra Base Contact Information;

mail : 2 Todd Crescent Malak NT 0812
phone: +61 8 8945 0376
fax : +61 8 8945 0379
email: Click here for our new contact page

Work as a Fishing Guide: vacancies listed here.

Tour Options

Our fishing tours and charters range from one to ten days. Tour options include:

Great People, Great Accomodation and Just Absolutely Fantastic Fishing

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