Species

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet your quarry...

The waters of the Northern Territory are teeming with sport fish, with species ranging from the famous Barramundi to Tuna, Trevally, Jewfish, Snapper and many more.

We can help you to plan a fishing trip that will maximise your chances of catching specific fish species, just let us know ahead of time.

This page aims to give you a little more information about the more common species to be caught, as well as how well they fare in the flavour stakes.

	The Barramundi The best Australian sports fishing has to offer, this tenacious monster is known to hurl itself into the air to free itself from a lure. It can be found in both salty and fresh water, and responds well to trolling and casting.Taste Rating: Good
	The Black Jewfish Make sure you're ready for this one, it will practically try to pull you off the boat! Found around coastal and offshore reefs, they're best caught using fresh bait.Taste Rating: Good
	The Spanish Mackerel With a quick temper, and the tendency to run fast, this little fighter is best caught by trolling or casting into feeding schools. With nasty teeth, this is one to watch out for.Taste Rating: Good
	Mangrove Jack If you're looking for an easy fish, look elsewhere. Jack lives in estuaries and around reefs, and loves a good, long fight. Casting lures or fresh baits will get his attention.Taste Rating: Excellent
	The Queenfish This fish lives up to its name, it's quick witted and likes a fight. It's best caught by trolling or casting near feeding schools. You'll need a firm grip, though, this fish is stronger than it looks.Taste Rating: Average
	Thread Fin Salmon This tasty creature is crafty. It is found in the salt water estuaries and rivers of the Northern Territories. Sight casting seems to be the easiest way to catch them, but the trick is in keeping them.Taste Rating: Excellent
	The Golden Snapper Best snagged with a little bait fishing, these guys prefer the safety of coral reefs. They are known to attack both bait and lures with a vengeance!Taste Rating: Excellent
	The Giant Trevally This fellow is a nice challenge. It frequents coastal waters, taking a particular liking to reef areas. Given half a chance, it'll break free of inferior tackle. This species is one to catch and release. Taste Rating: Inferior
	The Coral Trout Reef inhabitants, these tasty treats are best taken using bait, or by trolling. Taste Rating: Excellent
	The Long Tail Tuna Found out at sea, this saltwater sports fish likes to travel in numbers. Trolling on lures or casting into the large schools is about the best way to catch them.Taste Rating: Not Bad
	The Northern Territory Mud Crab This tough character can be found throughout the rivers and estuaries of the Top End. It's claws are quite capable of removing a finger, so handle them with care. The easiest way to catch them is to drop a few crab pots and go fishing, they'll turn up. Taste Rating: Excellent