About Our Full Day Saltwater Barramundi Fishing Charters
Embark on a full-day Barramundi fishing adventure tailored to maximise your chances of landing an iconic NT Barra. Our highly experienced local guides meticulously plan each trip, adapting to tides, weather, and time of year. We explore prime saltwater barra grounds, including the Adelaide River, Bynoe Harbour, Shoal Bay, remote coastal creeks, Tiwi Islands, and other major river systems or local harbours.
Your day begins around 6:30 AM (tide-dependent) with a warm welcome and safety briefing at the Darwin Boat Ramp. Enjoy a light breakfast as we journey to our chosen fishing destination. If our chosen spot requires launching elsewhere, we’ll provide comfortable 4×4 transport with the boat in tow from the Darwin meeting point.
Upon arrival, your guide will provide expert tuition and assistance, helping you master various techniques including casting, trolling, and live baiting. We keep you fuelled and hydrated throughout the day with plenty of snacks, cool drinks, and a satisfying lunch.
For an even richer experience, we often incorporate mud crabbing and/or reef/sport fishing into your Barra charter, depending on conditions and location. While not guaranteed for every trip, we always aim to offer this unique addition when possible.
You are welcome to keep your catch, and our team will expertly fillet, clean, and bag your fish for you to take home. We strictly adhere to all Northern Territory fishing regulations and bag limits, ensuring sustainable and responsible fishing practices.
Full Day Charter Rates
Shared Charter
Individual Rate – $545 per person
There will be a maximum of 6 guests on your shared charter
Private Charter
Private Charter Rate for up to 5 guests – $2725
Private Charter Rate for 6 guests – $3210
Half Day Saltwater Barramundi Fishing Charters
For those keen to target Barramundi but short on time, our half-day Barra fishing charters offer an opportunity to explore Darwin’s productive tidal creeks and estuaries. Using our fast vessels, we aim to get you to potential barra territory efficiently. Our team meticulously monitors the critical factors like tides, water clarity, and recent activity to give us the best chance of finding fish on the day.
We typically run these charters in either the morning or afternoon, depending on the most favourable tides and conditions. Please let us know your preference when booking.
Given the shorter timeframe, our half-day trips are focused squarely on targeting Barramundi. While we’re dedicated to finding fish, it’s important to remember barra can be elusive, and success is never guaranteed – it is fishing, after all! We can’t cover as much ground or offer the same variety of locations as our full-day trips, but it’s a good way to experience the thrill of barra fishing without committing to a full day. Your guide will be on hand to offer tips on casting and techniques. We’ll also have snacks and cool drinks available to keep you comfortable throughout the trip.
Half Day Charter Rates
Shared Charter
Individual Rate – $360 per person
There will be a maximum of 6 guests on your shared charter
Private Charter
Private Charter Rate for up to 5 guests in our 7.5m Stabicraft ‘Offsure’ – $1800
Private Charter Rate for up to 6 guests on ‘Seastar’ – $2100
Availability
If your preferred date is unavailable on our live booking system, please join the waiting list or reach out to us via email. We will do our very best to accommodate your booking.
Inclusions
- Experienced fishing guide/skipper
- High-quality Shimano fishing equipment
- Light breakfast, lunch and/or dinner depending on the time of the charter
- Plenty of snacks, cool water and soft drinks
- No additional costs for lost lures and jigs!
- After your charter, our team will fillet clean and bag your catch and provide you with ice for you to take your catch home
- For an additional fee, our team can freeze your fillets at our base and pack into an airline approved seafood box, for you to fly/transfer your fish back home with you as check in baggage.
Techniques
- Casting lures and soft plastics
- Live baiting
- Trolling hard body lures
Target Species
- Barramundi
- Threadfin Salmon
Optional
- Reef and sport fishing on the way to or from is available upon request, if tides are suitable
- Dropping the pots for Mud Crabs in the morning and retrieving in the evening is available upon request, only if tides are suitable
What To Bring
- Polarised sunglasses
- Cap
- Camera
- Change of clothes if fishing in the Wet Season
- Alcohol is BYO
*Please note sunscreen, bug spray and water bottles are provided
‘Another 2 fantastic days fishing with Offshore Boats. Jon was our skipper and guide for our third trip (2018, 2019 and this year 2022). This time Jon had a bit more pressure on with my 93 year old Dad on board to cross catching a wild Barra off his bucket list. Jon delivered as always, with my Dad not catching 1 bucket list Barra, but 2 measuring 100cm and 101cm. Bucket list done with 2 trophy Barramundi. Jon my Dad cannot thank you enough for all your help on both days to achieve his goal, he is a very happy man. Besides Dad’s barra other members of the group pulled in another 4 Barra, 100cm, 101cm, 103cm and 104cm. I also caught a 119cm black Jew fish. Jordan and his team cater for all your needs with the best equipment to land your catch and during the day a constant supply of water, soft drinks, snacks and fantastic lunches. Offshore Boats offer the complete package and there fishing expertise is second to none. Thanks again Jon. Jordon and your team. See you next time!”
Run Off Barra Tripadvisor Review
Peter and Mike, Adelaide
