Our Destinations
Let us take you to some of the most remote corners of the country to create memories that will last a lifetime
If you want to go fishing remotely, escape the crowds and capture the sights of the pristine coast of the Northern Territory, look no further. We offer a wide range of fishing tours that can be tailored to you and your group.
The Humbug Fishing tours delivers amazing fishing adventures based on your goals and expectations for the trip. We are big believers in creating a journey based on what you and your group are looking for.
Within 100 Nautical Miles
Mary River System (Tommy Cut and Shady Camp)
The Mighty Mary River is renowned for its big Barramundi fishing.
Shady Camp in Mary River National Park, located about 200km from Darwin, is accessible by car in approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes (4WD only during the wet season). It offers two main rivers for fishing: the Sampan and Tommycut Creeks.
The area is especially popular between March and May during the “run-off” period when the Mary River is filled with big barramundi and plenty of crocodiles.
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Daly River + Reynolds River Flood Plains
The Daly River is renowned for its exceptional Barramundi fishing. This river, located roughly 2.5 hours south west in the Northern Territory, offers year-round opportunities to catch this prized fish, with the peak season during the spectacular runoff period from March to May. The Daly River is considered the premier barramundi river in the Territory.
The river, extending over 40 km from the Daly River crossing to its confluence with Anson Bay, is characterized by various natural features such as snags, sandbars, S-bends, creeks, and rock bars. Anson Bay itself, along with its coastal floodplains, encompasses the Peron Islands, tidal flats, and the adjoining coastal floodplains of the Daly and Reynolds rivers and Docherty’s Creek.
The Daly-Reynolds floodplain system, a significant ecological area, is one of the largest in the Northern Territory, boasting the largest catchment area among the major freshwater floodplain systems in the region.
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Moyle + Little Moyle Rivers
The Moyle Rivers, consisting of the Little Moyle River and the Moyle River, are located approximately 200 km southwest of Darwin.
The mouth of the Moyle River offers excellent remote fishing opportunities. During certain times of the year, the floodplain becomes accessible, providing a stunning view of abundant wildlife. Fishing in the Moyle River region is generally good throughout the year, with the floodplain offering particularly spectacular scenery long into the wet season and early dry.
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Tiwi Islands & the Apsley Strait
The Tiwi Islands and Apsley Strait is a remote fishing destination approximately 106km from Darwin.
Enriched with culture, stories, wildlife and just great fishing, this is an excellent all in one remote fishing destination.
If you’re after mud crabs, cod, golden snapper, black jewfish, and barramundi, this is a destination of choice.
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Futher than 100 Nautical Miles
The Kimberley
Experience the spectacular waterways and scenery of the Kimberley region and some of the ‘must do’ fishing adventures in world with Humbug Fishing.
Whether we help you get to The Kimberley by air or by water, this beautiful remote region will take your breath away. It’s a fishing experience like no other. Nothing will ever beat the silence, the sun, the colours, especially knowing that great fishing is waiting for you after breakfast!
Areas we can take you in the Kimberley Region includes the stunning King George, Montgomery Reef, The Mitchell, Cape Londonderry and more.
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Timor Box
The area of the Timor Box extends north-west of Darwin to the Western Australia/NT border and to the outer boundary of the Australian fishing zone 200 nautical miles offshore. The fishery has an area of approximately 8400 square nautical miles. Timor box is one of our favourite fishing spots for remote and deep sea fishing.
It offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities, from deep water fishing for Ruby Snapper and Gold Band Snapper Band Snapper to spearfishing for Coral Trout near the shoals. The variety of fish like Mackerel, Sail Fish and Dog Tooth Tuna also adds to its appeal.
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