Fishing and Boating in Northern Territory Parks
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Fishing and Boating
in Northern
in
Territory Parks
Opportunities to hook It is an offence to disregard
a Barramundi, navigate these regulations governed by
Please Remember
dramatic tidal rivers and view the Territory Parks and Wildlife • Recreation Fishing Controls
a diverse range of tropical Conservation Act 2006 and the and NT Bag Limit Regulations
apply. Know your limits https://
wildlife makes it easy to see Territory Parks and Wildlife
nt.gov.au/marine/recreational-
why recreational fishing and Conservation By-Laws.
fishing/possession-and-size-
boating in Northern Territory Keep up to date with the limits/possession-limits-for-
Parks and Reserves is so latest fishing information by fish. Possession limits are the
popular. observing signs in and around maximum number of fish you
Northern Territory Parks offer waterways and viewing the may keep, however only take
outstanding coastal, tidal Latest News https://nt.gov. what you need. Some marine
species are protected and must
river, mangrove-lined estuary, au/leisure/parks-reserves/
not be taken.
billabong, floodplain, freshwater rules-and-permits/boating-and-
• NT Marine Act and Regulations
river and creek fishing fishing-in-parks on our website. https://nt.gov.au/marine/marine-
opportunities. Be Crocwise on the Water safety apply, as well as any Park-
The “run off’ from March to In the Top End, enjoying specific regulations.
May is considered the ‘best’ boating and fishing means that • Nets, Traps, Firearms and Spears
time to catch Barramundi, you will encounter crocodiles in are prohibited in most NT Parks
when wet season rains drain the and around waterways. People and Reserves - landing nets are
floodplains and follow rivers need to Be Crocwise and know permitted only for landing fish
to the sea, taking the fish with how to stay safe. safely, they may not be used for
any other purpose. Cast nets are
them. Want to know more about permitted in Cobourg Marine
Other target fish species include: Living with Crocodiles? https:// Park.
Giant Trevally, Queenfish, becrocwise.nt.gov.au/ • Nets, traps and pots used for
Spanish Mackerel, Jewfish, recreational fishing outside of
Mangrove Jack, Threadfin NT Parks and Reserves may
Salmon, Golden Snapper, bream be transported into or through
and Saratoga. a Park along designated roads.
These items must be securely
Anglers in the Northern
stowed at all times and not used.
Territory have the benefit of To report a Crocodile to the • Protect other aquatic species.
being able to fish in protected Crocodile Management Team, Refrain from using live bait.
areas with few restrictions. please call: Lures are preferred
When fishing in NT Parks and
8999 4691 or 0419 822 859 • Set lines are prohibited.
Reserves, remember to do
your bit in looking after the (Darwin) • Do not clean fish within 50 m
of a water body unless using a
health of our waterways and 8973 8888 or 0407 958 405
designated fish cleaning facility.
fishing resources, keep yourself (Katherine)
and others safe and obey • Some Parks require Access or
Where Can I Fish? Camping Permits to be obtained
regulations. The attached tables provide before you enter a park to fish.
Fishing Regulations details of where fishing and • Fishing permits are not required
To ensure a sustainable future boating is permitted. If a for recreational fishing in NT
for recreational fishing, we ask Park is not listed, fishing or Parks and Reserves. For more
all anglers and boaters to obey boating is neither permitted or information see Access Permits
all rules and regulations and recommended. This is generally below https://nt.gov.au/leisure/
engage in responsible fishing to protect ecological and parks-reserves/rules-and-
practices when visiting NT cultural assets and to ensure permits/permits-for-parks
Parks and Reserves. visitor safety.
Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory
Regional Offices
Darwin - Ph: (08) 8999 4555
Alice Springs - Ph: (08) 8951 8250
Katherine - Ph: (08) 8973 8888
www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au
Recreational
Access
Park / Fishing &
Regions Fishing Sites Restrictions Permit
Reserve boating
Required
Permitted
Top End Casuarina Yes with • Rapid Creek fishing platform Anchoring or fishing not No
Coastal restrictions • Lee Point Rocks permitted off or on the
Reserve • Buffalo Creek Rock Bar (south of Registered Sacred Site “Old
boat ramp) Man Rock”
Howard Yes • Howard River No
Springs
Hunting
Reserve
Shoal Bay Yes • Howard River No
Coastal • Beach
Reserve
Tree Point Yes • Howard River No
Conseration • Beach
Reserve
Garig Gunak Yes with Various zones in Cobourg Marine Fishing not permitted Permit
Barlu National restrictions Park are designated for recreational within: details
Park and and commercial fishing. • 500 m of Sandy Islands available
Cobourg • Port Essington is a popular palce 1 and 2 on the
Marine Park to fish and provides a range of • Coral Bay Parks web.
species • Buffer zones of the
• Land-based fishing from the Aboriginal Outstations
beaches, rocky headlands and • The Pearling leases at
Caiman Creek Knocker, Bremmer and
• Boat fishing in the creeks lined Raffles Bay
with mangroves • Conservation and
Scientific zones
Garig - Other information and access
For a complete listing of designated zones and permitted activities see pg 30 - 33 of the Cobourg Marine Park Plan
of Management - http://www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/parks/find/gariggunak
• The boat ramp at the Ranger Station is on the eastern shore of Port Essington, providing access to good fishing
areas during the dry season when south-easterly winds prevail.
• Call Black Pt Ranger Station (08) 8979 0244 for advice on the current road conditions and best fishing tackle to
bring.
• Ranger Station Marine Radio VHF Channel 16.
• cast nets permitted.
• On arrival enquire with the Rangers on the places to fish and for local conditions.
• Prepare yourself for a remote boating experience.
• Water is available at the Ranger Station.
Djukbinj Yes • Scott’s Creek No
National Park • Cape Hotham
Manton Dam Yes with The majority of the dam is open to Fishing is not permitted No
Recreation restrictions fishing. from the Dam Wall,
Reserve In the 1990’s the Department of
Primary Industry and Fisheries
released around 100,000 farm-bred
fingerlings into Manton Dam.
Douglas River Yes - with River bank fishing permitted Permission from the No
Esplanade restrictions • access may be seasonal Research Farm is required
Conservation • no boat launching facilities to access the Douglas / Daly
Reserve available Esplanade.Recreational
Access
Park / Fishing &
Regions Fishing Sites Restrictions Permit
Reserve boating
Required
Permitted
Top End Mary River Yes Land-based fishing permitted Refer to the Mary River No
National Park Freshwater Fish Management Zone
• Mary River Crossing on the Fisheries website -
• Mary River Billabong https://nt.gov.au/marine/
• Hardies Crossing recreational-fishing/
• Corroboree Billabong when-and-where-to-fish/
• Rockhole rules-for-fishing-in-
• Shady Camp (freshwater) specific-areas/mary-river-
Saltwater fish-management-zone
• Shady Camp (saltwater)
• Stuart’s Tree Fishing Camp
Mary River - Other information and access
• Mary River Crossing - boatramp off Arnhem Highway - all season access.
• Mary River Billabong - Land-based fishing access via the Bird Billabong/Hardies access road. Seasonal access
only.
• Hardies Crossing - Land-based fishing access via Hardies 4WD track. Seasonal access only.
• Corroboree Billabong - Billabong boat access via Hardies 4WD track. Seasonal access only.
• Rockhole - Boatramp access via Rockhole Road.
• Shady Camp - access to the Mary River - saltwater side gives access to Chambers Bay and Van Dieman Gulf via
Sampan Creek.
• Stuart’s Tree Fishing Camp - * private - for access call Terry Halse 8978 8863 or 8983 1223 - charges apply.
Channel Yes with Strictly no access on the Yes - a
Point Coastal restrictions Peron Islands or Channel PWCNT
Reserve Point Community without permit is
a Permit from the Northern required
Land Council https:// to enter
www.nlc.org.au/apply-for- Channel
permit Point.
Channel Point - Other information and access NLC
Fishing
• Site gives access to the Peron Islands and the Daly River Mouth. Permits are
• Depending on the size of your boat you will need a tide of greater than 3.5 metres to launch and required.
retrieve safely due to choppy and rough nature of location in dry season with prevailing south
easterly winds.
• Local tides are 20-30 minutes earlier than Darwin tides www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/tides
• Access Permits are essential. See Channel Point Permits https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves
for more information.
• Fishing Permits are required to enter Aboriginal land, including waters overlying Aboriginal land.
For up-to-date, detailed information contact the Northern Land Council https://www.nlc.org.au/
apply-for-permit or 1800 645 299.
Katherine Elsey National Yes with Roper River Fishing is not permitted: No
Park restrictions • 4 Mile • Bitter Springs
• 11 Mile • Mataranka Thermal
• 12 Mile - Jalmurark Campground Pools
• Korwan (Mataranka Falls) • Stevie’s Hole
• Little Roper - end of Botanic Walk
• Wabalarr and Mururark have deep
waterholes that can be fished from
the riverbank.
• Waterhouse River - adjacent to the
Mataranka Thermal Pools.Recreational
Access
Park / Fishing &
Regions Fishing Sites Restrictions Permit
Reserve boating
Required
Permitted
Nitmiluk Yes with • First Gorge - seasonal restrictions Fishing is not permitted: Yes
National Park restrictions apply. • anywhere within the
- Gorge and Second Gorge (sacred
Leliyn. site)
• from park infrastructure
such as the jetty and the
boatramp at Nitmiluk
Gorge.
• at Leliyn (Edith Falls)
Nitmiluk - Other information and access
• A permit is required from the Nitmiluk Centre to launch boats and canoes (canoe use not permitted in First
Gorge) - Ph: (08) 8973 8821 or email reservations@nitmiluktours.com.au
• Private powered vessels are prohibited from the Nitmiluk Gorge system from 1 June to 31 August. At other
times, except when the river is closed due to wet season flooding, private vessels may be used in the first gorge.
• Vessels must be registered
• A Nitmiluk National Park fee paid at the Nitmiluk Centre before launching.
• Vessel restrictions and speed limits apply. Private vessels must be less than 4 metres long with a maximum
15hp motor. The speed limit is seven nautical miles/hour.
• Fishing is permitted with lures only (no bait - to avoid accidental capture of turtles)
Limmen Yes All locations: Fishing is not permitted at No
National Park • Roper River Butterfly Falls.
and • Towns River
Limmen Bight • Limmen River
Marine Park • Cox River
Katherine Barranyi Yes with • The Sir Edward Pellew Islands Sacred Area Site No
(North Island) restrictions Group is most popular. restrictions apply - obey
National Park all signs.
Barranyi (North Island) - Other information and access
• Access restricted to Paradise Bay Camping Area, beach, loop walking track and the camping area at Mud Bay.
• Visitors are asked to remain in their boats in all other areas of the park. There are numerous sacred areas within
the Park and due to surrounding reefs and strong swells and currents, many of the beaches are treacherous for
landing.
• Check weather conditions before setting out – moderate to strong south easterly winds prevail during the Dry
season, making the shallow waters of the Gulf very rough.
• Cyclones and regular storms are a feature of the Wet season when north westerly winds prevail
• Register with the Borroloola Boat and Fishing Club before departing for Barranyi National Park, or advise a
reliable person of your expected time of return
• Prepare yourself for extremely remote conditions. Be self-sufficient. Use the Responsible Fishing and Boating
Checklist below.
• The Fisheries Act applies for all waters surrounding the island. On the island itself both the TPWC Act and the
Fisheries Act applyRecreational
Access
Park / Fishing &
Regions Fishing Sites Restrictions Permit
Reserve boating
Required
Permitted
Giwining / Yes with Riverbank fishing the deep waters of No
Flora River restrictions the river is possible at:
Nature Park • Djarrung Falls
• Kathleen Falls
• adjacent to the boat launching
facility
Giwining / Flora River - Other information and access
• Access is restricted to a 5 km section of the river due to natural tufa dams blocking either end.
• Watercraft are not permitted between Djarrung Falls and Kathleen Falls.
• Visitors in vessels to the north (downstream) of Kathleen Falls are recommended not to approach closer than
200 m to the base of the falls.
• Powered vessels may have a maximum power output of 15 hp, are restricted to a speed of 5 knots and must be
no longer than 3.6 metres in length.
• Fishing is permitted with lures only (no bait - to avoid accidental capture of turtles).
Judbarra Yes On the water: No
/ Gregory • Victoria River
National Park On the riverbank:
• Victoria River adjacent to the
concrete boat ramps at Big Horse Judbarra / Gregory - Other
Creek information and access
• Old Victoria River Crossing
• Fishing is permitted with lures only
• East Baines River at Limestone
(no bait - to avoid accidental capture
Creek, Drovers Rest and Bullita
of turtles).
campground
• Motorised water craft are not
• At a number of accessible
permitted on the Wickham River
locations along the Humbert and
due to its significant natural and
Wickham Rivers
cultural values.
• Along Jasper Creek within Jasper
• 2WD access to fish the Victoria
Gorge
River is available from concrete
• The waterhole located beside
boat ramps at Big Horse Creek
Sullivan Creek Campground
Barkly Iytwelepenty Yes with Fishing only permitted at the Old All other locations No
/ Davenport restrictions Police Station Waterhole
Ranges
National Park
D/02/2021PWCNT In fo r m a tio n Sheet
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