Fishing and Boating - Northern Territory · boat ramp) Anchoring or fishing not permitted off or on...

Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern TerritoryHead Office - Alice Springs. Ph: (08) 8951 8250Regional OfficesDarwin - 25 Chung Wah Tce, Palmerston. Ph: (08) 8999 4555Katherine - Giles St, Katherine. Ph: (08) 8973 8888www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au

Opportunities to hook a Barramundi, navigate dramatic tidal rivers and view a diverse range of tropical wildlife makes it easy to see why recreational fishing and boating in Northern Territory Parks and Reserves is so popular.

Northern Territory Parks offer outstanding coastal, tidal river, mangrove-lined estuary, billabong, floodplain, freshwater river and creek fishing opportunities.

The “run off’ from March to May is considered the ‘best’ time to catch Barramundi, when wet season rains drain the floodplains and follow rivers to the sea, taking the fish with them.

Other target fish species include: Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Spanish Mackerel, Jewfish, Mangrove Jack, Threadfin Salmon, Golden Snapper, bream and Saratoga.

Anglers in the Northern Territory have the benefit of being able to fish in protected areas with few restrictions. When fishing in NT Parks and Reserves, remember to do your bit in looking after the health of our waterways and fishing resources, keep yourself and others safe and obey regulations.

Fishing RegulationsTo ensure a sustainable future for recreational fishing, we ask all anglers and boaters to obey all rules and regulations and engage in responsible fishing practices when visiting NT Parks and Reserves.

It is an offence to disregard these regulations governed by the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 2006 and the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation By-Laws.

Keep up to date with the latest fishing information by observing signs in and around waterways and viewing the Latest News http://www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/ on our website.

Be Crocwise on the WaterIn the Top End, enjoying boating and fishing means that you will encounter crocodiles in and around waterways. People need to Be Crocwise and know how to stay safe.

Want to know more about Living with Crocodiles? http://www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/becrocwise/info

To report a Crocodile to the Crocodile Management Team, please call:

8999 4691 or 0419 822 859 (Darwin)

8973 8888 or 0407 958 405 (Katherine) Where Can I Fish?The attached tables provide details of where fishing and boating is permitted. If a Park is not listed, fishing or boating is neither permitted or recommended. This is generally to protect ecological and cultural assets and to ensure visitor safety.

Fishing and Boating in Northern Territory Parks

Please Remember• Recreation Fishing Controls and

NT Bag Limit Regulations apply. Know your limits http://www.nt.gov.au/d/Fisheries/rfc/limits/index.cfm. Possession limits are the maximum number of fish you may keep, however only take what you need. Some marine species are protected and must not be taken.

• NT Marine Act and Regulations http://www.transport.nt.gov.au/safety/marine apply, as well as any Park-specific regulations.

• Nets, Traps, Firearms and Spears are prohibited in most NT Parks and Reserves - landing nets are permitted only for landing fish safely, they may not be used for any other purpose. Cast nets are permitted in Cobourg Marine Park.

• Nets, traps and pots used for recreational fishing outside of NT Parks and Reserves may be transported into or through a Park along designated roads. These items must be securely stowed at all times and not used.

• Protect other aquatic species. Refrain from using live bait. Lures are preferred

• Set lines are prohibited. • Do not clean fish within 50 m

of a water body unless using a designated fish cleaning facility.

• Some Parks require Access or Camping Permits to be obtained before you enter a park to fish.

• Fishing permits are not required for recreational fishing in NT Parks and Reserves. For more information see Access Permits below http://www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/permits#.VVAzlWdMuUk

Regions Park / Reserve

Recreational Fishing & boating

Permitted

Fishing Sites RestrictionsAccess Permit

Required

Top End Casuarina Coastal Reserve

Yes with restrictions

• Rapid Creek fishing platform• Lee Point Rocks• Buffalo Creek Rock Bar (south of

boat ramp)

Anchoring or fishing not permitted off or on the Registered Sacred Site “Old Man Rock”

No

Howard Springs Hunting Reserve

Yes • Howard River No

Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve

Yes • Howard River • Beach

No

Tree Point Conseration Reserve

Yes • Howard River • Beach

No

Garig Gunak Barlu National Park and Cobourg Marine Park


Various zones in Cobourg Marine Park are designated for recreational and commercial fishing.• Port Essington is a popular palce

to fish and provides a range of species

• Land-based fishing from the beaches, rocky headlands and Caiman Creek

• Boat fishing in the creeks lined with mangroves

Fishing not permitted within:• 500 m of Sandy Islands

1 and 2• Coral Bay• Buffer zones of the

Aboriginal Outstations• The Pearling leases at

Knocker, Bremmer and Raffles Bay

• Conservation and Scientific zones

Permit details available on the Parks web.

Djukbinj National Park

Yes • Scott’s Creek• Cape Hotham

No

Manton Dam Recreation Reserve


The majority of the dam is open to fishing.In the 1990’s the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries released around 100,000 farm-bred fingerlings into Manton Dam.

Fishing is not permitted from the Dam Wall,

No

Douglas River Esplanade Conservation Reserve

Yes - with restrictions

River bank fishing permitted• access may be seasonal• no boat launching facilities

available

Permission from the Research Farm is required to access the Douglas / Daly Esplanade.

No

Garig - Other information and accessFor 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.



Permitted


Required

Top End Mary River National Park

Yes Land-based fishing permittedFreshwater• Mary River Crossing• Mary River Billabong• Hardies Crossing• Corroboree Billabong• Rockhole• Shady Camp (freshwater)Saltwater• Shady Camp (saltwater)• Stuart’s Tree Fishing Camp

Refer to the Mary River Fish Management Zone on the Fisheries website - http://www.nt.gov.au/d/Fisheries/recreational/mary-river.shtml

No

Channel Point Coastal Reserve


Strictly no access on the Peron Islands or Channel Point Community without a Permit from the Northern Land Council http://nlc.org,au

Yes - a PWCNT permit is required to enter Channel Point.

NLC Fishing Permits are required.

Katherine Elsey National Park


Roper River• 4 Mile• 11 Mile• 12 Mile - Jalmurark Campground• Korwan (Mataranka Falls)• 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.

Fishing is not permitted:• Bitter Springs• Mataranka Thermal

Pools• Stevie’s Hole

No

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 Point - Other information and access• Site gives access to the Peron Islands and the Daly River Mouth.• Depending on the size of your boat you will need a tide of greater than 3.5 metres to launch and

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 http://www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/

permits/channelpoint#.VVA6p2dMuUk 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 http://nlc.org.au/ or 1800 645 299.



Permitted


Required

Nitmiluk National Park - Gorge and Leliyn.


• First Gorge - seasonal restrictions apply.

Fishing is not permitted:• anywhere within the

Second Gorge (sacred site)

• from park infrastructure such as the swim jetty and the boatramp at Katherine Gorge.

• at Leliyn (Edith Falls)

Yes

Limmen National ParkandLimmen Bight Marine Park

Yes All locations:• Roper River• Towns River• Limmen River• Cox River

Fishing is not permitted at Butterfly Falls.

No

Katherine Barranyi (North Island) National Park


• The Sir Edward Pellew Islands Group is most popular.

Sacred Area Site restrictions apply - obey all signs.

No

Nitmiluk - Other information and access• A permit is required from the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre to launch boats and canoes - Ph: (08) 8971 0877 or email

[email protected]• Private powered vessels are prohibited from the Katherine 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 Katherine 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)

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 apply

For more information see our website: www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au

D/09/2015PWCNT Information Sheet



Permitted


Required

Giwining / Flora River Nature Park


Riverbank fishing the deep waters of the river is possible at:• Djarrung Falls• Kathleen Falls• adjacent to the boat launching

facility

No

Judbarra / Gregory National Park

Yes On the water:• Victoria RiverOn the riverbank:• Victoria River adjacent to the

concrete boat ramps at Big Horse Creek

• Old Victoria River Crossing • East Baines River at Limestone

Creek, Drovers Rest and Bullita campground

• At a number of accessible locations along the Humbert and Wickham Rivers

• Along Jasper Creek within Jasper Gorge

• The waterhole located beside Sullivan Creek Campground

No

Barkly Iytwelepenty / Davenport Ranges National Park


Fishing only permitted at the Old Police Station Waterhole

All other locations No

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.• Canoeing on the river is only permitted with appropriately licensed tour operators – there are currently no

operators running canoe tours at Giwining. • 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 / Gregory - Other information and access• Fishing is permitted with lures only

(no bait - to avoid accidental capture of turtles).

• Motorised water craft are not permitted on the Wickham River due to its significant natural and cultural values.

• 2WD access to fish the Victoria River is available from concrete boat ramps at Big Horse Creek

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