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Doug Van Gelder
Doug Van Gelder
au
Australia
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified

First Barra

1/2 Day Private Charter up to 2 ppl3 adults

Booking through Fishing Booker was simple and easy. Floran from Barra Private Tours was knowledgeble, on time, well equiped and super passionate to make it a great experience for myself and my 2 teenage sons. We all hooked fish and got a 66cm Barra keeper as well, even though its low season for Barra. All super pumped and great to have for lunch. I'd highly recommend Floran and Barra Private Tours.

Reported Catch
Barramundi
Barramundi
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for joining us on a Barra Private Tours half-day harbour trip! We're thrilled you and your sons had such a fantastic time. Floran's dedication to making your experience memorable is something we truly appreciate. We're delighted you caught a 66cm Barra, even during the low season! Your five-star review means the world to us. We hope to see you back on the water soon!

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4.8
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4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $852

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4.8
153 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
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4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 93%
    Great experience
  • 85%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 99%
    Good boat
  • 95%
    Recommended
  • 71%
    Caught fish

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  • Jarryd McSharer
    Jarryd McSharer
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
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    Member since 2026
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Barra Thursday birthday adventure

    Full Day Private Charter - Remote • 2 adults

    Floran was super knowledgeable with the fishing location and local knowledge for the day. The trip was planned in the dry season so conditions were hard for the bigger Barra but we still walked away catching 29 Barra 2 Saratoga and 3 catfish with a blistering pace on the morning bite including a triple hook up with us encouraging Floran to get in on the action also. Plenty of wildlife was seen on the Mary river with photo ops of large crocodile, buffalo, native birds and amazing landscapes.

    Reported Catch
    Barramundi
    Response from Charter operator

    Hi Jarryd! 🎣🎂 Thank you so much for this amazing 5-star review – we’re absolutely stoked we could be part of your birthday adventure! Catching 29 barra plus saratoga and catfish – what an incredible haul, especially during the dry season! That blistering morning bite and triple hook-up sounds legendary! We’ll pass on all your wonderful compliments to Floran – he loves sharing his local knowledge and making every trip special. Seeing all that amazing wildlife on the Mary River was the perfect cherry on top for your birthday celebrations! It was such a pleasure hosting you, and we hope this birthday trip is one you’ll never forget – can’t wait to welcome you back for more fishing action soon! Cheers, Barra Private Tours

  • Chris Mckinnon
    Chris Mckinnon
    au
    Australia
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great day!

    Darwin 4 hours Private Charter • 4 adults • 2 children

    Had a great 4hr trip with Tom. Unfortunately didn’t manage to land any fish, but saw some amazing queenies, barra, rays, a small shark and even a croc! My 10yo daughter broke her arm a few days before the trip, but Tom helped her and had her casting and enjoying the trip! Would definitely recommend!

    Response from Charter operator

    Hi Chris! Thanks so much for joining us and for this awesome review! 🎣 Fishing is all about enjoying a sensational trip — on a half-day tour, we do our absolute best to get you into the action and make sure you have an enjoyable time on the water. No pushing, no stress — and when the fish are on, that’s definitely a big bonus! 😂 Huge credit to Tom for helping your daughter cast and have a great time despite her arm — that’s what it’s all about! So glad you got to see plenty of wildlife too — queenies, barra, rays, shark AND a croc! What a day. Thanks for the recommendation — we’d love to have you all back soon! 🐟

  • Michael Galbraith
    Michael Galbraith
    au
    Australia
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    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Fantastic trip

    Darwin 4 hours Private Charter • 4 adults

    Flo was on time, very accommodating and always helpful,…fantastic skipper. Even though we didn’t have any success with Barra, he showed us what to do and how to do it…hopefully better luck next time. We then went reef fishing and bagged out on red snapper. He kept moving us around to get different spots to get species which was great, Cooked some of the snapper last night and it was superb. Thank you for a fabulous day Flo,,,much appreciated by us all !

    Response from Charter operator

    Hi Michael! Thank you so much for this wonderful 5-star review 😊 It was a pleasure having you on board! Even though the Barra were being shy, I’m stoked you still had a great day and got stuck into some great Red Snapper—they really do taste amazing fresh off the water! Hope to have you back out again soon, and we’ll definitely chase those Barra next time. Cheers!

  • Phil Gabell
    Phil Gabell
    au
    Australia
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great charter

    Darwin 4 hours Private Charter • 4 adults

    We had a brilliant charter and although there is never a guarantee of catching any fish Flo persisted with change through the trip doing his best to ensure we ended up with the best return possible. We were fortunate enough to bag a good catch. Would highly recomend giving it a go 🎣👍

    Reported Catch
    Barramundi
    Coral Trout
  • Scott Hobijn-allen
    Scott Hobijn-allen
    au
    Australia
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Lads trip

    Darwin 4 hours Private Charter • 4 adults

    Flo was awesome his secret spots provide he goods and he made our day so great

    Reported Catch
    Barramundi
    Mangrove Snapper
    Giant Trevally