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Fishing and Boating in Northern Territory Parks Fishing and Boating in Northern 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 river, mangrove-lined estuary, au/leisure/parks-reserves/ species are protected and must 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 them. any other purpose. Cast nets are 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 • Set lines are prohibited. Reserves, remember to do 8999 4691 or 0419 822 859 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? regulations. Camping Permits to be obtained 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 [email protected] • 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.
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