Katherine River
Katherine River
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The Katherine River in Australia's Northern Territory is a tropical waterway flowing through rugged sandstone country, offering a distinctly Australian freshwater fishing experience. It's a river system characterized by deep pools, rocky gorges, and sections of faster-flowing water, providing diverse habitats for its iconic sportfish.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Katherine River and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Black Catfish
Neosilurus ater
Hyrtl's Catfish
Neosilurus hyrtlii
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Katherine River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Katherine River
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Northern Territory licenses and regulations
Northern Territory Boating Regulations
Official NT recreational boating safety guide. Boats need no registration and operators need no licence, but must follow the Marine Act 1981 and Marine (General) Regulations 2013, including minimum safety-equipment requirements.
Northern Territory Fishing License
The Northern Territory does not require a recreational fishing licence - fishing is licence-free, and no recreational boat licence is needed either. This official NT Fisheries page confirms no licence is required and outlines the rules that still apply.
Northern Territory Fishing Regulations
Official NT page setting recreational possession limits, including a general personal possession limit, separate limits for exempt species, and per-vessel limits. See the page for current numbers.
Northern Territory Stream Access Laws
NT has no single generic stream-access statute; the major access consideration is that much of the NT's intertidal waters overlie Aboriginal land. Permission is required to enter intertidal waters over Aboriginal land, and recreational fishers must register (via the Northern Land Council) to access some waters.
Take Katherine River with you
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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
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