Live Aboard Mothership Fishing Charters
 When
fishing the Northern Territory on a live aboard mothership fishing charter
you will be fishing remote and untouched parts of the Northern Territory.
The range of fishing styles and fish species that are available to you
on this type of fishing charter is many and varied.
You can choose to spend your time chasing Barramundi, Threadfin Salmon
and Mangrove Jacks in the estuaries, bait fishing for Golden Snapper &
Black Jew Fish on the reefs and targeting pelagic's on the bluewater.
Why not get a real taste of Top End Fishing and combine them all in the
one trip.
Whether you are into bait fishing, lure fishing or fly fishing these
Northern Territory mothership charter can be tailored to your needs.
Your mothership for this adventure is the well appointed
Island Explorer one
of the best mothership operations in the Northern Territory.
Where can we go - What can we Catch?
Below is a group of 5 charters for you to choose from each charter detailed
below has a link to an interactive google earth map and an itinerary to
give you a better idea of what to expect on charter. Choose one of these
trips or let us know what you have in mind.
West
Coast Explorer
7 or 8 day Charter
Available: Mar- Nov
On this 7 or 8
day adventure you will fish the western coast
of the Northern Territory. This area is sparsely
inhabited with very limited access to the coast,
ensuring great fishing.
You will fish
the estuaries for Barramundi and Threadfin Salmon
and will also do some bait fishing on the reefs
for Black Jewfish, Golden Snapper, Coral Trout
& Red Emperor to name just a few.
During the cooler
months (May-Sept) this area also offers sensational
pelagic's fishing for Mackerel & Long Tail
Tuna.
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Over The Top
Circumnavigation of Melville Island
7 or 8 day Charter
Available June to Nov
From the offshore
shoals & reef systems chasing Pelagic's such
as Mackerel & GT’s to Barra & Saratoga
in the upper fresh water reaches of Goose Creek.
You will also fish
the estuaries for Barra Salmon & mangrove
Jacks as well as chase Black Jew & Golden
Snapper on the reefs.
This Charter is
certainly “Over The Top” in more ways
than one.
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New
Years Resolution Charter
10 Days New Year & Melville Islands
Available: April – May & Oct - Nov
If your New years
resolution was to do more fishing, catch new species,
or take that fishing trip of a lifetime you’ve
always talked about then this is the trip for
you.
On this trip you will spend several days exploring
this group of Islands and the exceptional blue
water pelagic fishing they have to offer before
heading west to Melville island to fish the estuaries
for Barramundi, Salmon & Mangrove Jack. The
reefs of Melville will also see you tangling with
Black Jew Fish & Golden.
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Darwin
to Cape Ford
5 or 6 day Charter
Available: Mar - Nov
On this 5 or 6
day adventure you will fish the western coast
of the Northern Territory. This area is sparsely
inhabited with very limited access to the coast,
ensuring great fishing.
You will fish the estuaries for Barramundi and
Threadfin Salmon and will also do some bait fishing
on the reefs for Black Jewfish, Golden Snapper,
Coral Trout & Red Emperor to name just a few.
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Melville
Islands
5 or 6 day Charter
Available: Mar - Nov
On this fishing
adventure you will explore Melville Island and
experience the great fishing it is famous for.
Fishing the estuaries
for Barramundi, Threadfin Salmon and Mangrove
jack you will also do some bait fishing on the
reefs for Black Jewfish & Golden Snapper to
name just a couple of species you will encounter.
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Included
- All fishing gear supplied on a replace if lost or damaged basis
- Lunches, morning tea, breakfasts and cooked dinners whilst on board
- Light refreshments
- Bedding
- Special dietary requirements catered for
What to Bring
- Personal Toiletries
- Any Medication
- Wide brimmed hat
- Cool light clothing, Long sleeves and pants are recommended
- Polarized sunglasses
- 30+ sunscreen
- Camera/Video Camera with plenty of film
- Insect repellent
- Alcohol (can be arranged prior to your arrival)
Cost
- 10 day Charter was $6950.00 per person
- 8 day Charter was$5600.00 per person
- 7 day Charter was $4995.00 per person
- 6 day Charter was $4350.00 per person
- 5 Day Charter was $3625.00 per person
- Tailored charters to suit your specific needs
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