NAFF 12 (2017-18 edition) - corrections and updates
This book was released in late 2016.
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Roper River: Roper Bar store is closed until further notice. Fuel use when travelling through this area must be planned carefully.
New NT boat ramps: Dundee Beach (Fog Bay) and Shady Camp (Mary River) have new boat ramps, but both remain heavily influenced by the tide. Shady Camp is all-tide only during wet season flooding, otherwise return trips to the ramp must be planned with care all there will be no water, and loads of crocodiles, awaiting your return.
Northern Territory access: Changes to fishing spot access in some areas is likely following successful Aboriginal "bed and bank" claims. Upcoming changes might include permits, exclusion or arrangements with the government that allow continuing free access. Areas that may be affected include the Daly, Adelaide, Roper and Mary Rivers, Cape Hotham and more. This will be an ongoing process as claims must first be decided by the courts, and then access discussions and decisions will follow. A Territory fishing licence will also be introduced. Watch for the latest news here, and at the Northern Land Council (NLC) website, the NT Government website, the Amateur Fishermen's Association NT (AFANT) website, and at www.fishingterritory.com.
A detailed Kenbi Land Claim map shows finalised changes to access of parts of Darwin and Bynoe Harbours, including some Cox Peninsula foreshore and nearby coastal reefs. The map of no-go zones is available at the NLC website here.
The correct co-ordinate for Queensland's Clairview Creek mouth is approx 22 11.245S 149 33.565E in WGS84.
The correct co-ordinate for Queensland's Curtin Artificial Reef in Moreton Bay is approx 27 06.620S 153 21.770E in WGS84.
Meanwhile, Million Dollar Fish Season 4 kicks off in the NT from October, with 100 x $10,000 tagged barramundi and a $1m fish to be caught. The previous year's Season 3 saw 13 of the tagged $10k fish caught.