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Equinox Fishing Charters is the longest operating fishing charter business in the Northern Territory, they are a family run business.

Whether for an individual or a group of up to 8 people, Equinox Fishing Charters provides an energetic day of fishing that you'll never forget.

Their experienced, friendly guides can cater to anyone, from the beginner through to the experienced fishing enthusiast. The pristine tropical waters around Darwin are teaming with some of the best fighting fish around and your crew will take you to inshore and offshore reefs.

Their vessel "Life of Water" has the latest fish-finding electronics and safety equipment on board, centre cab with fishing all around vessel and all the amenities for a comfortable but thrilling fishing adventure.

Equinox Fishing Charters is an Australian Accredited Tourism Business

So come and get hooked with the team at Equinox Fishing Charters.

Tours available

Full Day (10 hour extended day) Bluewater Fishing Charter

An extended 10 hour fishing charter from Darwin, departing from Cullen Bay ferry terminal wharf. Enjoy an exhilarating day of Bluewater sport fishing along Darwin's rugged coastline. You will motor out to the deep blue and visit such locations as Fish Reef, Middle Reef, Lorna Shoals and Bass Reef.

Offering 10-hour charters travelling 20-50km offshore, targeting an assortment of reef fish including Black Jewfish, Golden Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Rock Cod and other reef dwelling fish.

The day includes an individual lunch box full of goodies, cold soft drinks and bottled cold water. Fishing mariner rods with reels, bait and ice.

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Half Day (5 hour) Bluewater Charter

The half day charters (five hours) travel up to 20 kilometres from Darwin to some of the best fishing locations in the Top End of Australia. All fishing equipment is provided - they will even bait your hooks if required.

Whether you are booking as an individual or with a group of up to 8 people, whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, Equinox Fishing Charters will provide an experience you will never forget.

Tour times are dependant on tides and they also offer night sunset charters. After boarding at Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal jetty and head out to some of their favourite fishing spots, and anchor on various reefs and wrecks throughout.

You will target a whole range of reef fish in the Top End including golden snapper, rock cod, tricky snapper, jewfish, coral trout, salmon and many more. You'll also put baits out for Spanish mackerel, tuna, cobia and giant trevally (seasonal).

Any fish you choose to keep will be cleaned, gutted and gilled.

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Full Day 8 hour Bluewater Charter

The 8 hour charters travel up to 20 kilometres from Darwin to some of the best fishing locations in the Top End of Australia. All fishing equipment is provided - they will even bait your hooks if required.

Whether you are booking as an individual or with a group of up to 8 people, whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, Equinox Fishing Charters will provide an experience you will never forget.

Tour times are 7:00am - 3:00pm. After boarding at Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal jetty we head out to some of their favourite fishing spots, and anchor on various reefs and wrecks throughout.

You will target a whole range of reef fish in the Top End including golden snapper, rock cod, tricky snapper, jewfish, coral trout, salmon and many more. You'll also put baits out for Spanish mackerel, tuna, cobia and giant trevally (seasonal).

Any fish you choose to keep will be cleaned, gutted and gilled. If you wish to take your catch home, airline approved freight boxes are for sale if you wish to fly your fish back home.

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  • Fishing

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