Run wide from Darwin for sailfish, Spanish mackerel, wahoo, yellowfin tuna and giant trevally on the Top End's blue-water grounds.
Offshore fishing charters in Darwin target sailfish, Spanish mackerel, wahoo, yellowfin tuna and giant trevally on the blue water beyond Darwin Harbour. Blue Water's Pelagic Run is a full-day trip from $495 per person, trolling and casting the current lines and shoals where Top End pelagics hunt. All heavy tackle and bait are supplied.
The Blue Water Pelagic Run is built around fast, hard-fighting open-water species. Sailfish provide the spectacle, mackerel and tuna fill the esky, and a marauding giant trevally can turn up at any moment on the shoals.
Sailfish fire through the wet season and build-up from October to March, while Spanish mackerel run hot from April to October. The dry season delivers the calmest blue-water days, making it the most comfortable time to run wide off Darwin.
| Species | Run-off Mar–May | Dry Jun–Sep | Build-up Oct–Dec | Wet Jan–Feb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailfish | Good | Fair | Peak | Peak |
| Spanish Mackerel | Peak | Peak | Good | Fair |
| Wahoo | Good | Good | Peak | Good |
| Yellowfin Tuna | Good | Peak | Good | Fair |
| Giant Trevally | Good | Peak | Good | Good |
The Blue Water Pelagic Run departs Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin, and pushes 20 to 50 nautical miles offshore to reach blue water, shoals and current lines. Grounds are selected on the day based on weather, current and where the pelagics are holding.
"Three sailfish raised before smoko and a 15kg Spaniard on the troll. Tom worked the spread like a machine. Bucket-list stuff."
"Glassy seas off Darwin and a yellowfin that nearly spooled me. The crew knew exactly where the current line was sitting."
"Tagged my first sailfish off Darwin in the build-up and chased it down with a wahoo on the way home. The blue water out wide is something else."
An offshore charter in Darwin targets sailfish, Spanish mackerel, wahoo, yellowfin tuna and giant trevally on the blue-water grounds beyond Darwin Harbour. The mix depends on season and current, with sailfish firing in the wet and mackerel through the build-up.
Darwin pelagic charters typically run 20 to 50 nautical miles offshore to reach blue water, shoals and current lines where pelagics feed. The exact distance depends on weather, sea state and where the fish are holding on the day.
The best time for offshore fishing in Darwin is the build-up and wet season for sailfish (October to March) and the dry-season transition for Spanish mackerel (April to October). Calmer dry-season seas also make for the most comfortable blue-water days.
An offshore pelagic fishing charter in Darwin with Blue Water costs from $495 per person for a full day, including all heavy tackle, trolling gear, bait and safety equipment.
Seasickness varies by person and sea state. Darwin's dry season generally offers the calmest offshore conditions. If you are prone to motion sickness, take preventative medication the night before and the morning of your charter.
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