Humbug Fishing
Humbug Fishing operates extended liveaboard and tag-along charters from Darwin, accessing remote Northern Territory and Kimberley waters including the Daly River, Moyle Rivers, Tiwi Islands, and Timor Box. Anglers target barramundi, reef species, and pelagics from motherships Starfire and Brute Force, with dedicated fishing tenders for smaller waterways. Trips run minimum five days with groups of up to 12, catering to all experience levels. The operation provides comfortable air-conditioned accommodation, full catering, and flexible itineraries tailored to client preferences and fishing conditions. Clients fish the tides that suit the location rather than shore-based schedules.
- Vessel
- Starfire (FatCat) - 24m aluminium catamaran, twin 250hp Cummins engines, 3B & 2B survey, licensed 12 passengers and 5 crew, 4 air-conditioned twin-share cabins plus 4-bed bunk room, 3 bathrooms, fully equipped galley, 100kVA generator, satellite phone; Brute Force - 65ft aluminium service vessel, 875hp Caterpillar motor, NSVC/2B/2C/2D surveys, licensed 12 passengers and 5 crew, 11-bed bunkhouse, air-conditioned, 24kVA genset, satellite phone, bow thruster, Hiab 140 deck crane; More Humbug - 7.3m custom tender, 300hp Yamaha, licensed 6 passengers; Deadly - 6.7m aluminium monohull, 225hp Yamaha, licensed 6 passengers
- Maximum passengers
- 12
- Minimum passengers
- 1
- Trips
- Extended liveaboard fishing charters (minimum 5 days); Tag-along charters with own tender
- Target species
- Barramundi; reef fish; pelagic species; mud crab
- Departure point
- Darwin, Northern Territory
- What is included
- Liveaboard accommodation in air-conditioned cabins; all meals and catering; use of mothership facilities; fishing from tenders; access to remote fishing locations
- Terms and conditions
- 20% deposit required to confirm booking. Balance due 10 days prior to departure. Cancellation fees apply; 100% cancellation fee if you fail to board. Weather cancellations result in rescheduling or refund. Skipper has absolute discretion. Bag limits and restrictions apply in NT waters. Clients responsible for own insurance.
- Skipper / guide: Scott
Company information
Humbug Fishing has operated on Top End waters for 20 years with experienced crew led by Scott. The company runs two motherships and two dedicated fishing tenders, all maintained to Australian survey standards. Trips suit fishing enthusiasts at all levels seeking remote water access without boat ramp logistics. The operation emphasises tailored experiences around client goals and group dynamics.
Details checked against the operator’s website on 9 November 2026.
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