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Only got a day in Darwin? No worries, the Northern Territory is home to plenty of fishing hotspots within easy reach when you’re tight on time.

We reckon heading out onto beautiful Darwin Harbour with an expert fishing guide gives you a fair chance of reeling a prize-tagged barramundi, while still giving you time to explore the sites. Find out more from our mates at Tourism Top End.

Whether you’re an experienced angler or a first-time fisho, our local guides are well-equipped with the inside scoop to give you the best chance of baggin’ a barra. Early starts go with the territory when it comes to joining a fishing charter, so get a good night’s kip before hitting the water.

Most fishing tour operators supply rods, reel, tackle and water, but it’s a good idea to bring your own drinks, food, hat and sunscreen. We’d also recommend wearing polarized sunnies and cool, light clothes – long sleeves are the go. Get yourself kitted out with the full range of Million Dollar Fish Season 11 gear – check out the full range here.

The Darwin Harbour catchment is massive – five times bigger than Sydney Harbour, so the experts reckon, and we’re not gonna argue! With so much water and plenty of arms and estuaries to explore, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Darwin Harbour is also home to a bunch of other fish species including threadfin salmon, golden snapper and mangrove jack, to name a few, so you’re more than likely to hook onto something. Back in Darwin, relax after a big day and enjoy the fruits of your labour.