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About Us

Passionate fishing guides in the pristine waters of the Northern Territory and Great Barrier Reef

WE OFFER

Australian Sportfishing Charters offers expert guided sport fishing in remote East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory for the iconic Barramundi and or Lizard Island to Cooktown to Cairns in Far North Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, for the majestic Giant Black Marlin.

THE CREW

During your stay experienced crew of professional fishing guides, and catering staff will see to your requirements. While our chef will attend to your hunger pangs with mouth-watering menus. Fresh fish prepared so many different ways that you will not know which is your favourite dish!!! Five Star service, good wholesome meals, luxury live aboard accommodation, purposed built sportfishing vessels, lots of laughs and camaraderie with crew and other anglers. You will not be disappointed.

THE FISH

Barramundi, the iconic Australian sports fish, will be hooking up onto your soft plastic lure in no time along with a host of other estuary species. Or having an adrenaline rush as a Majestic Giant Black Marlin leaps out of the water beside the boat testing your endurance and technique. We fish from sun up to sun down and be rewarded with a hot shower, freshly prepared food, and a crispy cold beverage at the end of the day.

100 %
Family Owned
28
Years of experience
5
Food Service
8
People Max Per Charter
100000
Km2 of Pristine Wilderness
PUT YOURSELF IN THIS PICTURE

Imagine emerging yourself in the vast, untouched beauty of Arnhem Land and Barramundi fishing in rivers that support abundant life throughout the food chain. Or trolling the cobalt deep waters of the Great Barrier Reef on the hunt for Giant Black Marlin. Welcome aboard the Iron Lady and/or the Wild Turkey who’s ever so passionate skipper is the knows of the waters-ways and reefs. Capt Dan can take you places which will captivate your senses with an experience of a lifetime.

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS

This family-run business is like no other, two sportfishing charter vessel business in Australia. With 27 years of experience, you will be casting lures or testing and amazing yourself as you connect with the surrounding unique wilderness. We pride ourselves on being 100% family-owned and operated and with a genuine passion for fishing and a strong desire to seek out the untouched pristine waters that Australia has to offer. We know the best of the best locations for Barramundi fishing and Giant Black Marlin from Cairns to Darwin, in the most Northern part of Australia. 

WHO IS IT FOR?

We cater for clients locally, nationally and internationally and treat everyone on board like the family they become. Our network has grown from strength to strength and it is a real reward to see the same faces on board year after year. From 9-year-old juniors to 80-year-old seniors, our regulars to our newcomers experienced to amateur, we would love to see you on board our next charter to catch the fish you have always dreamed of.

What our customers are saying...

Our group of 6 flew from Darwin by Mallard (Paspaley Sea Plane) and landed next to the Iron Lady in the magnificent and remote East Arnhem Land. What an unforgettable way to start our adventure!

A C Outdoor,

Finished a 5-day charter with Captain Dan and the team on the Iron Lady. We have fished the north a few times but can’t recommend Australian SportFishing Charters enough. I took my 16yo Boy who loves fishing.

Jeffrey Cox,

"What an amazing place, people and fishing. Thank you for making this a very special and unique experience and for the simple fact you made me feel welcome. "

Trent Vaughan,

"Another amazing week of adventures with great people, great guides, and great fish . Thank you to the whole crew on the Iron Lady...Nothing compares."

Ben Gripske,

"Enjoyed the trip very much. Got taken to some brilliant spots and shown techniques and gear for the best results. Crew were very helpful and friendly at every stage . Food was amazing ! Thanks to Dan and all the crew on the Iron Lady."

Gavin Alexander,

"Thank you for a fantastic week of fishing and enjoying this wonderful part of the world and the company of your crew "

Errol Hicks,