Fly Fishing

Dundee Beach, Bynoe Harbour, Darwin Harbour, Vernon Islands, Kakadu, Daly River.

Tropical Fly Fishing is different

Fly fishing "up north" is different from any trout stream or lake you've set foot on. Up here the fish are big and angry and we don't wear tweed.

  • Tropical fly fishing requires a few different skills, different setups, and very different flys.

  • Life revolves around the moon and tides up here, it's the number one factor on your chances of success each day you fish.

  • You can fly fish all year round in the Top End, but the best time is from 1st of March until 1st of December.

  • Run Off blind casting for Big Barra and King Threadfin is best from 1st of March until 1st of May.

  • Shallow water sight casting is best 1st of May until 1st of December.

  • Freshwater fishing for Saratoga and Barramundi is best from 1st of May until 1st of December.

  • Blue water fishing for pelagic is best from 1st of May until 1st of December.

Darwin Harbour

World Class Fly Fishing On Darwin's Doorstep

Darwin Harbour has everything a tropical fly fisher looks for. When you get the tides right and know where to look it's all there waiting for you.

Bynoe Harbour

Fly Fishing For Barramundi

Saltwater fly fishing for barramundi in Bynoe Harbour, Darwin, Northern Territory.

Peachy and Starlo join expert fly fishing guide Watty to battle hard-fighting barramundi, master accurate casts in challenging tidal conditions, and reveal insider techniques to land more fish on the fly.

Fishing operates from a variety of destinations and accommodation providers in the local area.

Depending on your fishing goals, Watty will create a personalised fishing plan for you to suit your desires, abilities, and

of course, the tides.

If you want to sight cast at cruising Barra for the whole trip, no worries. If you're going to chase big pelagics all week, we can do

that too. If you'd like to slide a few gurglers over the lily pads in search of Saratoga, great idea! If you want to do a bit

of everything, even better!

Guests are provided with a high-quality catch-and-release fishing adventure in a spectacular and pristine wilderness

environment. The main fish species include Barramundi, Mangrove jacks, Threadfin salmon, Saratoga, Golden snapper,

Queenfish, Giant trevally, Spanish mackerel, plus about 40 other species of tropical estuary and reef fish.

All-inclusive packages range from 3 to 7-day fishing safaris that provide an excellent opportunity for a fun fishing adventure

with the top ends only specialist fly fishing guide.

Top End Saratoga Fly Fishing

Saratoga are without doubt one of the best fish to target with fly tackle.

They love crunching surface flies first thing in the morning and will also eat a subsurface presentation as the day goes on.

Itinerary

  1. Depending on the length of your trip, you can visit up to 4 different areas for fishing including Darwin Harbour, Corroboree Billabong, Dundee Beach and Bynoe Harbour.

  2. Fishing days generally begin as the sun comes up at about 0630 and breakfast can be taken at lodgings or on the boat.

  3. You will be finished fishing and off the water each day around 1600, unless you nominate to finish earlier.

  4. A more detailed itinerary will be confirmed with you through the booking process to construct the trip that best suits your needs and goals.

Availability

  • These trips only run only on the best tides each month of the season and are limited to 15 trips each year.

  • They often book out up to 2 years in advance.

For up to date availability, check the calendar.

Included

Full Package:

  • All meals while on tour

  • All accommodation on tour

  • All fishing equipment

  • All transfers to and from fishing and Darwin accommodation

Boat Only Package:

  • All fishing equipment

  • All transfers to and from fishing and Darwin accommodation

Price Guide 2025/2026 Bookings

There are two different pricing options.

  • Full Package: Guided fishing, meals and accommodation are booked and included

  • Boat-only Package: Guided fishing only included. Clients arrange and pay for meals and accommodation they choose (guidance on accommodation options provided)

  • Prices are per angler in Australian dollars

Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks and Soft drinks

  • Depending on your charter option, you may or may not have meals and accommodation included.

More Information

For the full details on what to expect and how to plan for an awesome Fly Fishing trip download the Fly Fishing Black book.

Beautiful Bynoe Harbour

A tropical fly fishers dream location.

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Get in touch to plan your NT Fly Fishing Trip here.