Estuary Escapes Fishing Charters
Estuary Escapes Fishing Charters
Join Brian Hutchinson for an unforgettable fishing experience with Estuary Escapes – a locally owned and operated business dedicated to creating personal, memorable fishing adventures in the heart of the Northern Territory.
Whether you're after a quick getaway or a full-day expedition, Estuary Escapes provides tailored fishing trips around the Darwin region. From day trips to extended multi-day escapes, we cater to anglers year-round, with a focus on Barramundi and a variety of tropical estuarine species.
No matter your skill level – from complete beginners to seasoned tournament anglers – Estuary Escapes delivers a fun and educational day on the water. We offer guidance on a wide range of gear and techniques to help you get the most out of your fishing adventure.
With a licensed Northern Territory Fishing Tour Operator at the helm, you're in expert hands. Your guide, Brian, is fully accredited and passionate about sharing the region's rich fishing opportunities.
We target both freshwater and saltwater species, adapting our approach to your preferences and experience, whether it's lure casting, trolling, or bait fishing.
Our popular Barramundi Run-off Escapes run from late February through May. Other exciting trips are available throughout the year until early December, depending on seasonal weather conditions.
Join Brian Hutchinson for an unforgettable fishing experience with Estuary Escapes – a locally owned and operated business dedicated to creating personal, memorable fishing adventures in the heart of the Northern Territory.
Whether you're after a quick getaway or a full-day expedition, Estuary Escapes provides tailored fishing trips around the Darwin region. From day trips to extended multi-day escapes, we cater to anglers year-round, with a focus on Barramundi and a variety of tropical estuarine species.
No matter your skill level – from complete beginners to seasoned tournament anglers – Estuary Escapes delivers a fun and educational day on the water. We offer guidance on a wide range of gear and techniques to help you get the most out of your fishing adventure.
With a licensed Northern Territory Fishing Tour Operator at the helm, you're in expert hands. Your guide, Brian, is fully accredited and passionate about sharing the region's rich fishing opportunities.
We target both freshwater and saltwater species, adapting our approach to your preferences and experience, whether it's lure casting, trolling, or bait fishing.
Our popular Barramundi Run-off Escapes run from late February through May. Other exciting trips are available throughout the year until early December, depending on seasonal weather conditions.
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We had a great trip with Brian. Caught some beautiful fish, Kept a nice eating Barra and a beautiful black spotted Cod. We also caught and released Mangrove Jack because Brian is passionate about protecting the species and the environment. We learnt so much from Brian about the fish, environment and fishing techniques. My mate has done 3 charters up here but reckons he he got more out of today than the other 3. Great day Thanks Brian we’ll be back as soon as we can.
Hi Shaun , I enjoyed hosting you and your friends today. I appreciate your kind words. I just enjoy being able to share my local experiences with other people.
We had the most incredible fishing experience with Captain Brian - truly one of the highlights of our Darwin trip. Brian’s warmth, humor and friendliness made us feel completely at ease. This was the kids’ first fishing experience, and honestly, I never expected them to enjoy it this much. Brian was endlessly patient and encouraging, making sure they learnt how to properly use the reels and helping them gain confidence with every catch. Their excitement each time they reeled in a fish was priceless. And the fish… we caught more than we could count! It was non-stop action and such an unforgettable experience for the whole family. What really stood out was Brian’s extra effort beyond just the fishing itself. He even helped us check which restaurants could cook our catch for dinner - and wow, the meal turned out absolutely beautiful. Easily the best meal we’ve had in Darwin so far, made even more special knowing we caught the fish ourselves. The boat was also extremely well-equipped and thoughtfully prepared, right down to providing sandfly repellent for us. It’s the little things that show how experienced and attentive Brian is. If you’re thinking about booking a fishing charter in Darwin, do yourself a favour and go with Captain Brian. You’ll leave with amazing memories, plenty of laughs, and hopefully more fish than you can carry!
Thank you for sharing your family holiday with me and I am very touched by your kind words Noelle
We had an amazing first fishing trip with Brian. He was incredibly friendly, patient, and attentive throughout the entire experience. As first-time fishers, we appreciated how he took the time to explain everything and made both my son and I feel comfortable and included. Brian’s knowledge, enthusiasm, and great attitude made the day enjoyable and memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic fishing experience.
Thank you for your company and kind words,
Brian is a really good tour leader. We had a private tour. actually we should have it a day later, but therewas a double booking so he offered us a private tour, because we could change our day. It is lovely tour, we catched a lot of fish and Brian is allso a good chat.
thank you for your company and kind words
Brian was a fantastic host, boat had all the gear required and he went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our experience. Didn’t catch the fish we set out for but it wasn’t from lack of fish, they were all around us simply teasing and having a laugh. Will absolutely be booking with Brian on all future Darwin trips
Hi Rachael, thank you both for your company and kind words
FAQs about Estuary Escapes Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Estuary Escapes Fishing Charters?
- AU $275 per person - Half Day Harbour (5 hours)
- AU $495 per person - 10 Hour Trip – Billabong Escapes (7 hours)
- AU $900 per day per person - 2 Day Trip – Billabong Escapes (2 days)
- AU $900 per day per person - Runoff Multiday Trips (2 days)
Which amenities are available onboard with Estuary Escapes Fishing Charters?
- Toilet Sports Potty onboard with a large cafe umbrella for privacy
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Refrigerator
- Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price with Estuary Escapes Fishing Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting is on the water and included in the price )
- Snacks (Lunch and morning tea are included on Full day trips )
- Drinks (50 x 600 ml bottles of water in the fridge )
- Lunch (On Full Day trips)
What types of fishing does Estuary Escapes Fishing Charters offer?
- River fishing (Coroboree Billabong )
- Lake fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
What fishing techniques does Estuary Escapes Fishing Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Estuary Escapes Fishing Charters?
- Barramundi
- Black Jewfish
- Saratoga
- Threadfin Salmon
Your captain
Capt. Brian runs trips out of Darwin aboard 22' Sea Adex Typhoon aluminum fishing boat. I have you covered if you wish to try bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, fly fishing, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water. We also offer Crabbing
Capt. Brian runs trips out of Darwin aboard 22' Sea Adex Typhoon aluminum fishing boat. I have you covered if you wish to try bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, fly fishing, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water. We also offer Crabbing
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How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup included in price
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.
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