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FISHING SNAPSHOT FROM THE WEEK:
STORIES OF US (AUSTRALIANS AT WAR): The War: VIETNAM. The Place: LONG TAN. The Date: AUG 18, 1966. The Men: D COY. 6RAR., 1ST FIELD REG, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY., 1ST AUSTRALIAN LOG SUPPORT GROUP., 9 SQUADRON, RAAF., 2ND REG NZ FIELD ARTILLERY., US 161ST RECON. To All Our VIETNAM WAR VETS, Thank you. LEST WE FORGET.
AUGUST 10-25, 2026
METRO WATERS: Dodge or slow tides has meant that the fishing has been a bit hit & miss, with scattered KG whiting catches coming from West Bch, St Kilda, Semaphore, Nth Haven & then south to Brighton & Glenelg - if the tide is slow then try a moving bait to gain their attention! News from last month is the snapper rebuild plan by PIRSA (which basically means the no-take rule continues for at least another 12 months), so any reds you might pick up must be immediately returned to the water. Jetty-based fishers are catching salmon, tommies & snook with the very occasional sand crab, which is nice. The jetties at Pt Noarlunga, Brighton, Glenelg, Grange & Semaphore are having their days. Shore-based fishing has continued with the good catches of salmon to 2 kilos(!), mullet & even the odd flathead from Southport, Moana, Hallett Cove, Seacliff, Marino Rocks, Tennyson & then the breakwaters at West Bch, Nth Haven & Outer Harbour. Soapie mulloway are in the shallows at West Lakes, The Pat & the river mouth at the Onkaparinga river - but it is overnight when the main catches are being reported. Big snook, tommies & green mackerals have been the other main reports at this stage.
FLEURIEU/RIVERLAND/RESERVOIR: Here are the GPS co-ordinates of the new artificial reef off Wirrina: 35 27.225 S x 138 12.396 E 35 27.263 S x 138 12.396 E : 35 27.263 S x 138 12.443 E : 35 27.225 S x 138 12.443 E. It is shaped like a square & an initial 12 (twelve) month fishing ban applies. Boat crews had to make the most of their opportunities for a fish along the western coastline of The Fleurieu last week as strong to gale force winds and some welcome rain then cracked in over the weekend. Before the dodge tides and stormy weather a few KG whiting were caught off Lady Bay, Normanville, Wirrina and Rapid Bay, plus the red mullet, snook and tommy ruffs. Shore-based anglers picked up salmon trout, mullet and flathead in relatively shallow waters from Seaford, Carrackalinga, Myponga and Morgan's beaches. The Rapid Bay and Pt Noarlunga jetties have salmon trout, tommy ruffs and lazy drummer from Rapid Bay. The Rapid Bay foreshore is worth a try for flathead and salmon trout at the moment. Surf casters also made the most of the strong but off-shore northerly winds as they tried for salmon to 2 kilos, mullet and flathead from Fisheries, Waitpinga, Parson's and Boomer beaches. It was cold and windy work with some big seaweed clumps washing around in the surges and occasionally wrecking their fishing lines. Fishing in and around the relative shelter of the river mouth saw anglers catching mullet and salmon trout from the Goolwa channel, Tauwitchere Barrage and the 42 Mile Crossing. Upstream fishing has redfin perch and callop from Lyrup and Swan Reach, with redfin also in the Myponga reservoir. The fishing out from Victor Harbor was relatively limited as big swells and strong winds kept most boats in their sheds. After this weather clears we should be targeting KG whiting, flathead, snapper and snook. Big boat crews will also be expecting tuna and kingfish off the Sanders Bank and Tunk Head in coming days, weather permitting.
SOUTH EAST/COORONG: As the swells started to drop the garfish came back on to the bite with Hutt Bay, Nora Creina, Carpenter Rocks & Kingston all producing some big fish (craytail, cockle, gents & really soft squid worked well as bait). Gar are also off local jetties & the rocks around at Little Dip on the calm water days. The Glenelg river has estuary perch, overnight soapie mulloway, salmon trout & mullet - but the midgies are as fierce as I have seen, so cover up! Boat crews are picking up KG whiting from Kingston, Robe, Beachport & Port MacDonnell, plus snapper, red nannygai & even the odd tuna from Port Mac. Shore-based fishing has salmon, mulloway & mullet from Canunda, Nene Valley, Lurline Bay, Salt Creek & the 42 Mile Crossing.
YORKE PENINSULA: Port Broughton: Weekend dodge tides did not help the fishing but a few boat crews were reporting KG whiting, garfish and snapper (which must be returned to the water), while the jetty is worth a try for gar, mullet and tommy ruffs. Wallaroo: Some really cold weather greeted anglers of all persuasion during the week as local catches were good on one day and zero the next. The jetty has been quiet while boat crews have caught KG whiting, garfish and snook before the weekend strong winds and rain. Port Hughes/Moonta Bay: Coopers ground in the afternoon is holding KG whiting and the occasional garfish. Slow tides meant that anglers using a moving bait often fared better than those who did not. West Light is worth a try for whiting and flathead in the early mornings. The jetties have sprat tommy ruffs and not much else. Point Turton: Last weekend's rain and rough weather with strong to gale force winds kept most boats well and truly locked in their respective sheds. The jetty has tommies and salmon trout at times while local beaches are holding flathead and salmon trout. Marion/Stenhouse Bays: Shore and jetty-based fishing has a mix of tommy ruffs, salmon trout and flathead. Boat crews did not venture out much last week and when they did it was not too far offshore, where they tried for KG whiting, flathead, red nannygai and snook. Edithburgh/Stansbury: KG whiting remains the go-to target species for boat crews at Edithburgh, Coobowie and Stansbury, again with mixed success. Blue crab rakers were sighted off The Hutt during the week, while the jetty-based fishers are getting results on the late afternoon tides with tommies and salmon trout. Ardrossan/Pt Wakefield: There are small blue swimmer crabs in the shallows at the jetty and along the mangrove flats towards Price and Pt Wakefield. Most are frisky young males but their presence is interesting. Rat kingfish are in the old channel also up at Pt Wakefield while boat crews are fishing for KG whiting and the odd salmon with limited success.
SPENCER GULF/WEST COAST: Salmon to 5 kilos (yep, incredible eh?) & nice squid have been the go-to action species on the West & Far West Coast beaches & jetties. Plenty of weed & big surges in tides have only added to the experience as surf-casters picked up really nice salmon from Elliston, Longnose Point, Venus Bay, Waterloo Bay, Talia, Sheringa & Lock's Well. The town wharf(s) inside Pt Lincoln also have salmon trout & tommies, while some good squid & garfish came from Ceduna (Murat Bay), Streaky Bay, Waterloo Bay, Coffin Bay, Haslam & Fowler's Bay jetties. Salmon to 3 kilos are also way out west at Point Sinclair, Fowler's Bay & the Dog Fence bch. Offshore west coast fishing has KG whiting, flathead, red nannys & squid from Ceduna, Streaky, Baird, Venus & Pt Lincoln grounds/bays. Whiting, flathead & garfish came from Tumby, Pt Neill, Arno Bay, Cowell & Whyalla. Kingfish are still running past Point Lowly rip, Commissariat Point & the Wall at Pt Augusta. The Spilsby Islands have big winter garfish, KG whiting & fat tommy ruffs.
AUGUST SEAFOOD RECIPE: Fisherman's Basket. Ingredients: Rice flour, seafood, egg, breadcrumbs, oil, beer, baking powder, salt. Preparation: Make batter with flour, egg, beer, baking powder & salt. Pat dry the seafood pieces, coat with batter & cook in oil 2-3mins (golden brown). Serve with cold beer. Mahlzeit! German for Bon Appetit!
KANGAROO IS: KG whiting are coming from local waters inc. Smith's Bch, Kingscote, Emu Bay, Vivonne Bay, Penneshaw & American River. Big boat crews have been chasing tuna well offshore towards the Sanders Bank when weather comditions permit - this is open ocean & care is essential! Local jetties are holding salmon to 1 kilo, fat tommies & flathead at times. Tommies, salmon trout & flathead are off several rocky headlands & also the many beautiful sandy beaches on KI. Big snook, tommies, flathead & salmon are currently in Nepean Bay off the back of the shipping channel. North Coast fishing also has tommies, flathead & salmon with Emu Bay & Stokes Bay all holding fish. Here are the GPS co-ordinates for the new artifical reef in Nepean Bay: 35 42.217 S x 137 42.818 E : 35 42.255 S x 137 42.818 E : 35042.255 S x 137 42.865 E : 35 42.217 S x 137 42.865 E. It is shaped like a square & an initial 12 (twelve) month fishing ban applies. TIGHT LINES!
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