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Run Off Fishing Escapes 1 – 6 Days
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of fishing for trophy Barra at Shady Camp during the prime Runoff season.
- Witness the spectacular sight of large Barra leaping from the water as they feed on baitfish.
- Explore the rich biodiversity of the Mary River, home to crocodiles and diverse birdlife.
- Enjoy family-friendly adventures tailored for all ages in the stunning landscapes of the Northern Territory.
Shady Camp / Mary River / Daly River / Dundee Beach.
The Northern Territory Runoff is the prime time of year to plan your escape. This time of year, the Runoff from the wet season makes its way to the coast. Barra of all sizes school in the big river systems. They come for one reason; to feed. They feed on the myriad of baitfish being swept downstream with the last of the floodwaters.
‘Shady Camp’, part of the Mary River is famous for trophy Barra. This is the time to target truly large fish. You never know, you just may land a metery.
The Runoff is what to look forward to every year, as not many experiences in fishing compare to seeing a very large Barra jump out of the water. Plenty of Crocodiles and birds also make the most of the abundance of bait in the river systems.
Targeting Barra through trolling and casting at this time of year, You just never know when a metery will strike, and there is no need to be gentle at this time of year.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Estuary Escapes Fishing Charters
Brian Hutchinson welcomes you to the owner operated personal fishing escapes business. An experience of a lifetime for your next fishing escape in the Northern Territory.
Estuary Escapes offers half and full day fishing escapes in the Darwin region, as well as extended escapes throughout the year, targeting Barramundi and other tropical estuary and sports fish species.
Estuary Escapes, a fun day on the water from novice anglers to the experienced. They teach inexperienced anglers how to fish with a variety of tackle and techniques.
Estuary Escapes Fishing Charters hold a fishing tour operators licence for the Northern Territory and safety is the priority in remote fishing escapes.
Barramundi runoff escapes are available from late February to May with other escapes available for the rest of the year to early December, depending on the wet season.
Travel in the comfort of a custom-built boat – MV Reel Escape, a Sea Adex Typhoon 6 designed to target barramundi and other estuary sports fish.
A great day on the water guaranteed.
Activities
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- NT – Tourism Top End
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