Barefoot Fishing Safaris
Darwin, Northern Territory
Darwins most sought after guide
Operating across the Top End since 2011 providing unique tailored adventure fishing experiences to anyone from beginners to world record chasers!
Offering 3-8 day fishing packages in Kakadu, Daly River, Bynoe Harbour and Dundee Beach.
Join Me on an Adventure...
At Barefoot, you know you are in good hands, everyone fishes with Watty, there are no blow in guides who don't know the area, just a passionate fisho who's been guiding the Top End since 2011!What sets Barefoot apart? Well, our reputation for providing a good time, filled with laughter, adventure, and quality fishing. We believe that fishing should be fun, so don't worry if you get a snag or tangle or miss a cast on our boat. We're here to guide you every step of the way, whether you're catching your first Barra or your thousandth.
Barefoot offers a range of charters and learning resources to suit your needs, so be sure to check them out.
In a nutshell, at Barefoot, we're all about creating unforgettable fishing experiences. So come join us and let's make some memories!
Target Species
Barramundi and tropical sportfish
Season
Mar,Apr,May
Sep,Oct,Nov
Duration
2 > 8 Nights
All-inclusive packages.
Angling Adventures
Grab Bag
(full of fishing goodies)
Cost Per Person
See below
Barefoot operates in the two prime seasons for fishing in the Top End and only on the best tides.
Fishing the Run-Off
Late Feb > End May
The best time to target both numbers of barra and big barra.
Lodge based trips 3-8 days long in World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Watty is one of only 3 commercial operators permited to fish in the pristine and abundant waters of both the East and South Aligator rivers. No crowds and plenty of fish await.
Fishing the Build-Up
3-8 days of fishing the best build up locations in the top end with a focus on Bynoe Harbour, Dundee beach and Kakadu.
All the big species including sight casting barra in clean shallow water to test your casting skills!
Explore beautiful billabongs of the South Alligator river and the magnificent escarpment country of the East Alligator river.
Watty is also the only specialist fly fishing guide in the Top End.
Fly trips run in both run-off and builid-up seasons.
From big river run off Barra and King Threadfin to Longtail Tuna, Spanish Mackerel, Saratoga, Queenfish, GT and all the rest of them!
Darwin's only specialist fly fishing guide and boat.
Itinerary
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Day 1- travel to fishing location after airport or hotel pickup in Darwin. Settle in to lodgings for afternoon pickup or get on the water for morning pickup.
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Day 2-7 Full days of fishing 0600-1600 then back to the lodge for swim, meal, rest.
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Last day, two options.
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1: Off the water 1300, head back to Darwin.
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2: Full day fishing, travel back to darwin the following morning.
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Availability
These trips only run on the best tides each month of the season and are limited to 15 trips each year.
They often book out up to two years in advance.
For up to date availability check the calendar...
Included
Full Package:
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All meals while on tour
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All accomodation on tour
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All fishing equipment
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All transfers to and from fishing and Darwin accomodation
Boat and guide only package:
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All fishing equipment
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All transfers to and from fishing and Darwin accomodation
Not included
Full Package:
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Alcoholic drinks/soft drinks
Boat and guide only package:
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Accomodation
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Breakfast
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Evening meals
Price Guide
Current Pricing for 2024/2025 bookings.
Prices are per person.