Greg James
Fishing Reports and Hotspots

 


Reports:





FISHING SNAPSHOT FROM THE WEEK:

  1. METRO: KG whiting & blue crabs from Brighton, Glenelg, West Bch & St Kilda., y/f whiting off the sand at Light Bch, Semaphore & Tennyson., Tommies & the odd bluey at Semaphore, Grange & Pt Noarlunga jetties.
  2. FLEURIEU/RIVERLAND/FRESHWATER: Snapper, small kingfish & snook from Victor., Mullet & salmon trout from Waitpinga & the Mundoo channel., Callop from Waikerie.
  3. YORKE PEN: KG whiting from Point Turton, Balgowan & Pt Hughes., Gar, blueys & tommies from Point & Moonta Bay.
  4. SOUTH EAST/COORONG: KG whiting & garfish from Kingston & Beachport., Mullet from The Granites & Canunda.
  5. SPENCER GULF/WEST COAST: Kingfish & blue crabs continue from Point Lowly, Pt Pirie & Pt Augusta., Smallish KG whiting & garfish from Proper, Streaky & Baird Bays., Salmon trout from Haslam.
  6. KANGAROO ISLAND: KG whiting & tommies from Penneshaw, Nepean Bay & American River.
  7. SA RESERVOIR FISHING: www.sawater.com.au/reservoir-reserves/activities/fishing.
  8. SA FISH SIZE & BAG LIMITS: www.pir.sa.gov.au/recreational_fishing/rules/species_limits.
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NOVEMBER 1-10, 2026

METRO WATERS:

FLEURIEU/RIVERLAND/RESERVOIR: I spent some time last week plonking along the sand around Pt Noarlunga, Seaford and Aldinga beach, as shore-based fishers chased mullet, flathead and yellowfin whiting with mixed success. A key to catching fish along this part of The Fleurieu is to use fresh bait ie bloodworms to maximise your chance of hooking that prize! Boat crews are launching from O'Sullivan's Beach for flathead, red mullet and a few KG whiting, but most reports are for the good catches coming in from water depth of over 10 metres. Local jetties along the coast have tommy ruffs, salmon trout and green macks at times. Port Noarlunga and Rapid Bay jetties have been the pick of jetties with good results. Further south the offshore whiting reports from Lady Bay to Wirrina have been scarce as the milder weather is changing and bringing warmer water temperatures for this time of the year. Shore-based anglers are reporting a few yellowfin whiting from Morgan's beach, Carrackalinga and then northwards to Silver Sands, Aldinga and Southport beach. Boat crews launching from Victor Harbor are catching isolated KG whiting, snook, snapper and kingfish (offshore). Jetty and shore-based fishers are reporting a mix of scattered tommy ruffs, salmon trout and mullet from Waitpinga, Chiton Rocks, The Bluff and Goolwa river mouth - with mullet also off Sugars beach and over at Meningie/Narrung. Murray River fishing has redfin perch and callop from Blanchetown and Tailem Bend. Upper Coorong surf casters are catching salmon trout and mullet from the 28 and 42 Mile Crossings. The close to capacity Myponga reservoir has callop and redfin perch also.

SOUTH EAST/COORONG: I read an unconfirmed report this week of at least one (1) commercial Rock Lobster fisher making his quota in a matter of weeks - not bad work if you can get it. When the Recreational Crayfish (rock lobster) season kicks off make sure you comply with the new Life Jacket (PDF) rules that now apply to ALL people in a boat pulling Craypots or Traps/Dropnets etc. Pse make sure your gear is legal, properly registered (ie PIRSA permit) & you & your crew are always safe!

YORKE PENINSULA: Wallaroo: Small to medium garfish are off the rocks at Point Riley and Myponie Point, with even a couple of fat yellowfin whiting up at Tickera and the mangrove flats at Pt Davis. The jetty has a few blue crabs, while boat crews have to go early mornings to catch a feed of KG whiting. Port Hughes/Moonta Bay: I received an unconfirmed report of a new fish cleaning station to be built at the Pt Hughes boat ramp in 2027 - if so, that is welcome news indeed! Boat crews are reporting KG whiting from Cape Elizabeth and a few blue crabs from West Light. The jetties have a few blueys and night-time snook. Point Turton: Locals and visitors alike rejoiced at the return of the sting-rays in recent times as these magnificent creatures cruise under the jetty and nearby shallows for all to see. Boat crews have caught garfish and KG whiting, while a few mullet and yellowfin whiting are off the sand at Corny Point Lighthouse beach. Marion/Stenhouse Bays: The run of late afternoon tommy ruffs at both jetties continues, along with a few snook and green macks. Local boat crews are chasing red nannys and kingfish offshore and flathead and whiting closer to home. Shore-based fishing has had mixed results, with mullet and salmon to 1 kilo being the main reports. Edithburgh/Stansbury: Large snook and a few whiting came from the broken grounds off Pt Vincent, Orontes Bank and then south out from Coobowie and Pt Giles. The Stansbury jetty again had some blueys during the week. Ardrossan: The jetty is worth a try for overnight mulloway, blueys and snook, while rakers continue their efforts for blue crabs at several local beaches. Boat crews are running out for a blue crab, a very occasional whiting and snook.

SPENCER GULF/WEST COAST: Large kingfish are in several stretches of northern Spencer Gulf, with Pt Pirie, Miranda, Fitzgerald Bay, Point Lowly & the old Pt Augusta Power Station grounds all holding some big fish! Nice garfish have been caught in the calm waters of Baird Bay, Smoky Bay & Ceduna in the past week. Salmon trout are off the steep, sandy beach drop at Point Brown & Back Bch at Streaky. Boat crews are catching KG whiting from the islands off Murat Bay, Streaky, Waterloo & Coffin Bays, with even bigger fish inside the cliffs at Elliston. Salmon to 2 kilos continue their run at Sheringa, Talia & Convention beaches with slightly small salmon at Sleaford, Longnose Point & Lincoln Park beaches. Inside Spencer Gulf there are whiting & gar from Port Neill, Tumby Bay, Arno Bay & Cowell through to Whyalla & Port Pirie. Blue crabs are thin but they are in northern gulf waters from Pirie, Miranda, Fitzgerald Bay & Whyalla to Cowled's Landing. The revamped Whyalla boat-ramp looked great when I checked it a couple of weeks back - WELL DONE TO ALL CONCERNED!!

NOVEMBER SEAFOOD RECIPE: Kingfish Kebabs with grilled Veg. Ingredients: I cubed Kingfish fillet, 1 zucchini, 1 red onion, olive oil and seasoning. Preparation: coat cubes of fresh Kingfish in olive oil and seasoning and set aside. Cut veggies into strips, brush with oil and cook on a hot grill, then also set aside and keep warm. Thread fish on to skewers and grill for 1min max. Plate the warm veg and place cooked Kingfish kebabs over the top. Serve with a cool glass of pale ale. Bon Appetit!

KANGAROO IS: Jetty-based fishing at Kingscote has lovely KG whiting, tommy ruffs, salmon trout & the occasional mullet, while boat crews are reporting KG whiting, flathead & salmon in the waters off Kingscote, Nepean Bay, Vivonne Bay, Penneshaw & American River. KG whiting & snook are also along parts of KI northern coastline, with Emu Bay, Smith's Bch & Snelling Bch all holding fish at times. Most tuna & kingfish reports that are coming from the Sanders Bank & The Pages have been intermittent & should only be attempted when conditions are suitable - it's a plurry long way from home if your gear fails or the engine shits itself. STAY FROSTY & TIGHT LINES!