Hooked On Barra - Land Based Barramundi Fishing
Overview
Hooked on Barra is the only guided, land-based barramundi fishing experience just outside Darwin on the way to Kakadu, set on a scenic floodplain teeming with wildlife. You’ll fish from the edge of a stocked dam. No boat? No stress! using easy-to-handle gear with help from friendly local guides. It’s designed for all ages and skill levels, making it perfect for families, first-timers, and curious travellers.
Where else can you hook a saltwater-bred barra while spotting crocs and buffalo in the distance - all in the same afternoon? Simple, safe, and wildly fun. Just cast, set the lure, and reel in your Northern Territory memory.
What's Included
- Fishing Tackle & Nets
- Fishing Rods
Meeting Location
C9PH+H25 Middle Point NT
Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Your Hooked on Barra experience begins with check-in at our beautiful floodplain fishing spot, just over an hour from Darwin.
After a friendly welcome, your guide will run you through a quick safety briefing and show you the ropes. You’ll learn how to set the lure, cast it like a pro, and reel it in with the right technique to entice a strike.
Then it's go time.
Head down to our custom-built casting zones along the stocked freshwater dam. Using lightweight rods, you’ll fish for strong, saltwater-bred barramundi ranging from 20cm to over a metre. The thrill hits when that rod bends and the barra breaks the surface.
We’ll be on hand to help you land your catch, offer tips, while you have a go at being an angler. Whether it's your first time fishing or your hundredth, this is an authentic, fun, and wild NT experience to remember.
Sometimes we catch so many fish, that we have to manage the bag limit for the welfare of our animals - This doesn't take from the experience, we believe it adds to it. This just means you can take your time to enjoy the thrill of angling and choosing the fish. Or check out our live Barramundi displays.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Is bait provided?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5579755P1
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.
Jul 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ACST).
- Fishing Tackle & Nets.
- Fishing Rods.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hooked On Barra - Land Based Barramundi Fishing is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hooked On Barra – Land Based Barramundi Fishing will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Fishing Tackle & Nets
- Fishing Rods
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
