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FISHING SNAPSHOT FROM THE WEEK:
AUGUST 27-31, 2026
METRO WATERS: Plenty of run-off after last week's rain will now be in local dams & reservoirs, so the redfin, golden perch & callop should be on the chew for the next couple of weeks. 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: I had an unconfirmed report last week of small (undersize) juvenile KG whiting starting to school off The Pipes and west of the Port Noarlunga reef - hopefully this is some good news in terms of the fish beginning their recovery after the Algal Bloom. Hardy anglers fishing from the planks at the Port Noarlunga jetty caught some nice salmon trout and a few tommy ruffs also during the past week, while salmon to 1 kilo are off the sands at Southport, Seaford and Moana to Paddy's Harbour (Aldinga Bay). Late in the week fishers enjoyed generally calm conditions along this and pretty much all parts of The Fleurieu coastline as winds tended to come from the north-east and were offshore. Boat crews made the most of the improved weather before the rain to run out for scattered KG whiting, red mullet, snook and salmon trout from Lady Bay, Wirrina, Cape Jervis and Normanville. Tommy ruffs remain a steady catch from the jetties at Rapid Bay and Second Valley. Morgan's beach is worth a try for both mullet and salmon to 1 kilo, as are Waitpinga, Parson's and then east to the river mouth at Goolwa. Inside the river mouth are salmon trout and mullet with shore-based fishers reporting consistency also down at the 42 Mile Crossing and over at Meningie. Upstream anglers are braving the cold at Swan Reach for callop and redfin perch. Boat crews launched from Victor Harbor to pick up KG whiting, snapper and snook from outside Encounter Bay and West Island grounds. Tuna and red nannygai remain on the list of big boat crews when they chance a run out to the deep water drops well offshore - but care is needed in these waters.
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: Wallaroo: Shore-based fishers continue to catch salmon trout off The Magazine, Bird Island, Point Riley and Myponie Point. A few garfish have also been sighted. Boat crews had good weekend weather to run out for King George whiting, garfish and snook. Port Hughes/Moonta Bay: KG whiting catches are best on the late afternoon incoming tides and most fish are well wide of their usual haunts. Steamer channel produced a couple of medium kingfish early last Sunday, while jetty-based anglers reported small gar, sprat tommy ruffs (Australian herring) and a couple of big snook. Point Turton: The salmon run is continuing well into Spring as large numbers of these great fish school right across Yorke Peninsula's southern tip. Barker Rocks, Hardwicke Bay North, Leven's Beach and the Point Turton jetty all had fish last week. A few KG whiting are here for the boat crews prepared to spend money on fuel to run well up along the coast. Marion/Stenhouse Bays: Offshore tuna reports have been on the quiet side, but red nannygai, whiting, blue morwong and the occasional kingfish have been caught. Snook, flathead and salmon are in the shallows just out from Sturt Bay and Mozzie Flat, while the jetties are worth a try for tommy ruffs and snook. Edithburgh: KG whiting remain the go-to species along this part of the coastline, but boat crews having to work hard for a decent feed, even with last week's good fishing tides. The grounds again just north of Tapley Shoals and Marion Reef appear to be doing best. Ardrossan: Anglers trying the jetty in the late afternoons caught a few small salmon trout, with snook actively flicking at baits/lures but not with a real strike. An overnight fish for mulloway might be worth the effort if you are prepared to brave the cold! Boat crews made limited trips in relatively fine conditions for salmon trout, red mullet and snook.
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.
SEPTEMBER SEAFOOD RECIPE: Ginger and Garlic Seafood stir fry. Ingredients: Seafood mix, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oil, spring onions Preparation: Heat oil in a wok, adding ginger and garlic and cook for 1-2 mins. Add seafood and stir fry for 4 mins. Season with sauce and add in thinly sliced onions. Serve with a glass of Clare Valley Rose!
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. TIGHT LINES!
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