What fish can you catch at Corroboree Billabong?

Barramundi, Saratoga, Tarpon, Sooty Grunter. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.

Can you fish Corroboree Billabong from the shore?

No — Corroboree Billabong is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Corroboree Billabong?

Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Northern Territory fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Northern Territory regulations page tracks them.

NT · LAKE · MARY RIVER WETLANDS

Corroboree Billabong.

Corroboree Billabong is open freshwater in Mary River wetlands, with boat and kayak access. Anglers target Barramundi, Saratoga, Tarpon and more. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Lake

Access

Boat + Kayak

Species

Region

Mary River wetlands

Fishing Corroboree Billabong

Corroboree Billabong is a named Mary River wetland fishing water with long-running barramundi context. It adds a billabong-style NT row separate from Shady Camp and Mary River Crossing.

What's there

BarramundiSaratogaTarponSooty Grunter

Best conditions: Fish lily edges, drains and shaded margins with a strong safety plan for remote wetland conditions. Access, water level and crocodile risk matter more than a fixed seasonal recipe.

Facilities

ParkingBoat_ramp

Where it is

-12.71623, 131.64005

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Check the rules first

NT regs SSOT; check NT Fishing Mate, park or access notices, water levels and crocodile safety advice before fishing.

Bag limits, size limits and closures are set by the Northern Territory fisheries authority and change through the year. Fishare tracks the current rules on the NT fishing regulations page — check it before you keep a fish.

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Corroboree Billabong?: Barramundi, Saratoga, Tarpon, Sooty Grunter. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.
Can you fish Corroboree Billabong from the shore?: No — Corroboree Billabong is a boat-access spot. You need a vessel to fish it.
When is the best time to fish Corroboree Billabong?: Fish lily edges, drains and shaded margins with a strong safety plan for remote wetland conditions. Access, water level and crocodile risk matter more than a fixed seasonal recipe.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Corroboree Billabong?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Northern Territory fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Northern Territory regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Corroboree Billabong come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Fishotopia source identifies Corroboree Billabong as an iconic barramundi water; coordinate from OpenStreetMap/Nominatim way 371329124.

Conditions change. Access closes, sand moves and structure shifts — check locally before you travel a long way.

Nearest NT spots

Other marks around Mary River wetlands — species, access and conditions on every page.

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