About Fisheries

Fisheries Division of the Department of Resources works to conserve, sustainably develop and share the NT’s fish and aquatic resources to benefit both current and future generations.

We do this by:

• Working with our key stakeholders including Indigenous people, commercial, recreational, fishing tour operators and aquaculture industries, government and the community.
• Conducting research to improve our understanding of the status of the NT’s fish and aquatic resources.
• Sharing our knowledge and scientific research with government, the community and industry so that they make informed decisions about the NT’s fisheries.
• Issuing licences and permits for the commercial catch, sale and processing of fish and aquatic life.
• Providing an aquatic pest monitoring program to protect the NT’s fishing and marine-based industries from aquatic pest incursions.
• Assisting in the development of aquaculture in the NT, through operating a fisheries hatchery and nursery and providing advice to industry.
• Suppling barramundi fingerlings for the development of commercial and recreational industry needs.
• Supporting the Indigenous Marine Ranger Program.
• Facilitating fishing infrastructure and access arrangements to enhance fishing opportunities in the Territory.

A handy reference to the regulations for recreational fishing in the Northern Terrtiory. Download regulations for recreational fishing