Australia's biggest barramundi fishing comp under way after flood delay
Australia's largest barramundi fishing competition, the Barra Nationals, has commenced on the Daly River after a six-week delay due to severe flooding. Over 150 competitors from across the country are participating in this annual event, which has been a tradition for 30 years. The winners will be announced on Sunday after a week of fishing along a designated stretch of the river.
- ▪The Barra Nationals is Australia's biggest annual barramundi fishing competition held on the Daly River.
- ▪This year's event was delayed by six weeks due to extensive flooding in the region.
- ▪More than 150 competitors from 50 teams are participating, with some traveling from as far as Tasmania.
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Major fishing competition the Barra Nationals gets under way after six-week delay due to floodingBy George NicollTopic:Recreational FishingFri 5 Jun 2026 at 12:44pmFri 5 Jun 2026 at 12:44pmFri 5 Jun 2026 at 12:44pmAustralia's biggest barramundi fishing festival is held each year at the Northern Territory's Daly River. (ABC News: Tristan Hooft)In short:The country's biggest annual barramundi fishing competition is under way on the Northern Territory's Daly River.The competition, which has drawn in more than 150 competitors, was delayed by six weeks this year due to extensive flooding in the region.What's next?The winners of the competition will be announced on Sunday.abc.net.au/news/nt-barra-nationals-fishing-competition-starts-after-flood-delays/106758854Link copiedShareShare articleIt's…
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