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FISHING SNAPSHOT FROM THE WEEK:
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AUGUST 1-15, 2026
METRO WATERS: Cold wintry conditions are now set for August & the main KG whiting catches are 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: Shore-based fishers enjoyed brilliant salmon fishing during the past week, with fish anything from trouts to a massive (for the South Coast) 2 kilos! In fact, it has been difficult to find a Fleurieu beach that hasn't had salmon and mullet for much of the past few weeks. The consistent catches have come from the river mouth at Goolwa and then east along the Coorong from the 32 Mile Crossing, Salt Creek and The Granites. Soapie mulloway are also off the sand at Salt Creek and inside the Mundoo channel and at the back of the Tauwitchere Barrage. Jetty-based anglers picked up salmon trout, tommies and mullet from The Bluff, Rapid Bay and Port Noarlunga. The Second Valley jetty has been open after the June repairs and is worth a try for tommy ruffs in the late afternoons. Big boat crews running well offshore from Victor caught snapper, kingfish, a couple of red nannygai and tuna snap-offs. Closer to home, smaller boats picked up KG whiting, garfish, tommy ruffs and snook. Bream came from the mouth of the Hindmarsh river and salmon to 1 kilo from Parsons, Waitpinga and Morgan's beaches. Boat crews operating out from Wirrina reported isolated KG whiting, red mullet and several snapper, which remain on the no-take list in these waters. Upstream tinny crews fishing from Lyrup and Nildottie caught a few redfin perch, callop and Murray Cod (catch and release) - the Murray Cod season closes on July 31, 2026. Myponga reservoir has redfin perch at the moment. 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.
SOUTH EAST/COORONG:
YORKE PENINSULA: Wallaroo: What a magic week it has been for fishing! Cool to cold but generally sunny days with tides of 1 metre or so saw boat crews run out for KG whiting, garfish, snook and sprat tommy ruffs. Jetty-based fishers caught salmon trout from the main fence but not much else. Port Hughes/Moonta Bay: Steamer channel and West Light grounds have whiting, rat kingfish and pesky snapper (which cannot be kept), while the jetties have tommies at night. Shore-based fishing has a steady run of salmon trout on soft plastics. Point Turton: Shore-based anglers are much thinner on the sand after the close of the school holidays, and are catching mullet and salmon to 1 kilo from Weetulta, Barker's Rocks, Leven's and Point Souttar beaches, KG whiting are also here for boat crews from The Pines and Point Souttar. There are lingering positive water-tests for the Algal Bloom, unfortunately. Marion/Stenhouse Bays: Late week easterly winds saw crews launch for red nannygai, KG whiting, kingfish and snook well offshore, while inshore tinnies reported whiting, flathead, snook and salmon trout. The jetties have salmon, as do many bottom-end beaches. Edithburgh: KG whiting were again on local menus as fishers used fast-drop techniques to avoid the snapper and baby leather jackets. Local shore-based fishing has salmon to 2 kilos from Wattle Point, Sultana Point, Klein's Point and Coobowie. Ardrossan: Latest news I have on the re-opening of the town jetty is for August. The extensive upgrades included replacement of main jetty piles, structural girders and increased cross-bracing. Boat crews ran out for isolated whiting, flathead and red mullet.
SPENCER GULF/WEST COAST: KG whiting to 52cm have come from Pt Pirie to Pt Davis grounds & the broken bottom along the coast to Cockle Spit West. Salmon to 2 kilos continue to chomp on basic metal lures off Fitzgerald Bay, Point Lowly, Black Point & the Weeroona shacks area - this part of the coast has some rocky outcrops & the fish are migrating past! The Dashwood channel north of Streaky Bay is producing some big KG whiting, garfish & red mullet. The Winter salmon run continues from the Dog Fence, Fowler's Bay, Point Brown, Longnose Point & then into Spencer Gulf with fish anywhere up to 3 kilos coming from Pt Neill, Louth Bay & Cowell. Big kingfish are off The Wall at Pt Augusta & Longnose Point & around Waldegrave Island. Catches of KG whiting continue from Commissariat Point, Black Point/Leeton Tug & then south from Cowell, Tumby Bay, Louth Bay & Pt Lincoln grounds. Large snook are also in the false entrance to Franklin Harbour, with salmon trout & mullet off the sand at Germein Point. Shore-based fishers have found rough swells & large tides a challenge on the West & Far West Coasts as they hunt mulloway, kingies, snook & salmon from the usual locations (Elliston, Fowler's & Point Sinclair).
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: 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. KG whiting are coming from local waters inc. Kingscote, Emu Bay, Vivonne Bay, Penneshaw, American River & Cape de Coudi. 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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