The business of Top End fishing The Northern Territory’s Top End is arguably Australia’s premium recreational fishing destination. It makes a significant economic contribution to the estimated $80 million generated each year of the Territory’s whole recreational fishing industry. The Sanctuary Couple fishing in Top End waters The Sanctuary is well positioned to become the region’s hub of recreational fishing. Catch and Release Fishing NT catch and release policy 60% of fish caught in the Territory are released back into the wild. A strong endorsement of the Catch-and-Release policy. 1 in 5 Territorians Tourism opportunities – boat ramps and fishing access for the Marrakai region 1 in 5 Top End residents goes fishing Fish Species Recreational fishing tours, Top End region The coastal mouths of the region’s river systems offer spectacular blue water fishing for golden snapper, black jewfish and the mighty GT’s! Boat Ramps Fishing the Top End region 23 Public boat ramps in the waterways near The Sanctuary. 90% are Male Fishing the Top End region 90% of fishers are male Days fished stats Recreational fishing tours, Top End and Mary River region Days Fished with Fishing Tour Operators in the Top End, 2008-2011 Fishing tour operators client days fished (2008-2011) Types of fish stats Recreational fishing, Top End region Fish species caught in Mary River and Alligator Rivers Types of fish species caught in Mary/Alligator Rivers