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Matt Flyn reports plenty of barra as wet nears end Reports of good barra as the wet nears an end are confirmed by this 125cm giant caught and photographed at Shady Camp.
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Giant barramundi caught at Shady Camp
Tony Lebrun of Darwin's Barra Base put Paul Whitaker on to this monster 125cm Barramundi at Shady Camp.
Claire's Barramundi
A Darwins Barra Base guide and Claire with her 60lb Barramundi.

Adelaide River 2007
Bluewater
 2009 Barramundi & Bluewater season
Fish the saltwater tidal streams of the Finnis River or coastlines of Dundee Beach and Bynoe Harbour, catching the tremendous fighting, lure spitting, tail wagging Saltwater Barra.
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Fishing World Magizine Corroboree Billabong provides an irresistable challenge for fishermen chasing fighting barra.

Even while arms and wrists ache from the fight, there is only one thing to say; "I will return"

Read the Corroboree Billabong challenge here.
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
and see the terrific fishing stories typical of an adventure with Darwin's Barra Base here

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.
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Darwins Barra Base Contact Information;

FREE CALL: 1800 777 420

mail : 2 Todd Crescent Malak NT 0812
phone: +61 8 8945 0376
fax : +61 8 8945 0379
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Our fishing tours and charters range from one to ten days. Tour options include:

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