Within a short radius of The Sanctuary is the utopia of Barramundi fishing. Most spots are accessible year round with sealed roads and concrete boat ramps. The wet season and run-off months between January to March are the most lucrative to snag a Barra, however the rest of the year also offers excellent reef fishing from the coastal mouths of the Alligator Rivers.

The Sanctuary has the potential to create positive activation in the region through its conceptual hubs of commercial, eco-tourism, culture and residential offerings. This vision has been warmly embraced by recreational fishermen and the NT Guided Fishing Industry Association as it will provide new resources and services to help bolster their business operations.

In addition to the benefits of a commercial hub, new residents to The Sanctuary will have ample space on their blocks, which are a minimum of two hectares in size, to house their boat, trailer and shed.

Recreational fishing injects an estimated $270 million into the NT economy each year, through both direct and indirect spending.