About Our Barramundi Fishing Charters
Our highly experienced local fishing guides, tailor each Barramundi fishing trip to suit the tides, weather conditions and time of year to ensure we give you the best chance we can of landing an NT Barra.
Depending on the tides and time of year, we may fish the Adelaide River, Bynoe Harbour, Shoal Bay, remote coastal creeks, Tiwi Islands, Corroboree Billabong and other major river systems or local harbours, bays and arms.
Your day will begin with a meet and greet at the Boat Ramp in Darwin at about 7am (tide dependant), followed by a safety briefing and an outline of the plan for the day. You will be served a light breakfast on the way to your destination. Depending on the destination we settle on, we may tow our vessel to launch at another boat ramp outside of Darwin. If this is the case, we will still meet you at the Boat Ramp then give you a lift in our 4×4 with the boat in tow.
Upon arrival at your first destination, your guide will provide you with all the tutoring and assistance required, so you can master the various techniques. Your day may include a combination of casting, trolling and live baiting as outlined below. Plenty of snacks, cool drinks and lunch are available to keep your energy and hydration up through out the day.
A unique aspect of our Barra fishing charters is the ability to incorporate some reef and/or sport fishing into the trip. This depends on a few factors such as the time of year, destination we fish, wind forecast and if the tides are suitable. We can not promise this on every charter, but we do try when we can.
You are of course welcome to keep or release the fish you catch. Many guests like to keep their catch and take it home with them. If so, we will ofcourse fillet, clean and bag your fish to take home. Please note our team adheres strictly to Northern Territory fishing regulations and bag limits.
Full Day Charter Rates
Shared Charter
Individual Rate – $535 per person
There will be a maximum of 6 guests on your shared charter
Private Charter
Private Charter Rate for between 1 and 5 guests on our Stabicraft ‘Offsure’ – $2675
Private Charter Rate for 6 guests on our 8m Custom Built Center Cab Walkaround ‘Sea Star’ – $3150
Half Day Charter Rates
Shared Charter
Individual Rate – $350 per person
There will be a maximum of 6 guests on your shared charter
Private Charter
Private Charter Rate for up to 5 guests on ‘Offsure’ – $1750
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 will freeze your fillets at our base and pack into an airline approved seafood box, for you to fly/transfer your fish back to your home state.
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!”
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Peter and Mike, Adelaide
