Greg James
Fishing Reports and Hotspots

 


Reports:





FISHING SNAPSHOT FROM THE WEEK:

  1. METRO: KG whiting from St Kilda, Nth Haven & West Bch/Brighton., mulloway from West Lakes., tommy ruffs & salmon trout from Semaphore, Brighton & Pt Noarlunga jetties.
  2. FLEURIEU/RIVERLAND/FRESHWATER: Snapper & KG whiting from Victor., Salmon from the river mouth at Goolwa, Waitpinga & Parson's., Callop & redfin from Nildottie & Blanchetown.
  3. YORKE PEN: KG whiting from Edithburgh, Corny Point, Pt Hughes & Pt Victoria., a few blueys from Ardrossan & Wallaroo., flathead & salmon trout from Klein's Point, Point Riley & Balgowan.
  4. SOUTH EAST/COORONG: KG whiting & snapper from Carpenter Rocks, Beachport & Kingston., Salmon trout & mullet from The Granites & 42 Mile Crossing.
  5. SPENCER GULF/WEST COAST: Flathead & blueys from Pt Pirie, Whyalla & Cowell., KG whiting & garfish from Streaky Bay & Ceduna., salmon from Fowler's Bay & Elliston.
  6. KANGAROO ISLAND: KG whiting, tommies & salmon trout from Nepean Bay, Smith's Bch & 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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SEPTEMBER 15 - 30, 2026

METRO WATERS: Flathead are off the sand at several Metro beaches inc. Hallett Cove, Marino Rocks, West Bch breakwater & St Kilda channel. Spring is definitely here as our coastal weather improves & boat crews found scattered KG whiting from Seacliff, Brighton, Glenelg/Grange, West Bch, Semaphore & St Kilda - but they are just that - scattered. Here one day, not the next sort of thing. Many are small to undersize, so pse watch the rules & chuck the babies back. Red mullet are also pinching baits & as they are companion fish to whiting, they will often be the telltale that you are close to a feed of tingas! Small blue crabs are here as well - more from the northern end of the coastline - try West Bch to Semaphore to St Kilda & also watch their size. Snook are chasing schools of sprat tommy ruffs from Seacliff, Marino, Brighton & Glenelg & there are still a few flathead about - try local blue lines & use very light gear for best results. Jetty-based fishers are enjoying a steady run of salmon trout with Pt Noarlunga, Brighton, Glenelg, Grange & Semaphore all producing fish at times, esp. late afternoons on a slight sea breeze. Shore-based anglers are reporting salmon trout, overnight soapie mulloway, flathead & even a couple of brown-eye mullet from Onkaparinga river, Outer Harbour, St Kilda break water & West Lakes & the Port River. Yellowfin whiting should soon start their run into local waters, so pse stay tunes for an update when I get the news!

FLEURIEU/RIVERLAND/RESERVOIR: Late in the week running to the weekend saw plenty of surf casters fishing The Fleurieu as generally light winds and sunshine kissed the coast, and as the swells dropped the fish ventured into the shallows in search of food. Salt Creek, 42 Mile Crossing and the Goolwa river mouth have mullet, salmon trout and overnight soapie mulloway, as does Hindmarsh Island and the Mundoo channel. Tauwitchere Point also holds salmon trout and mullet. Upstream anglers caught a few callop from Loxton and the redfin perch are on the chew in the Myponga reservoir. I am not hearing much on catches of garfish off Victor - either from Encounter Bay, Yilki Bay or over at Broady's Patch. Boat crews are generally concentrating on KG whiting, pan-sized snapper, flathead and snook at this time of the year. The Bluff wharf has tommy ruffs and salmon trout, while catches of small salmon are also coming from Chiton Rocks, Boomer Beach and then west to Waits and Parson's beaches. Tuna, red nannys and kingfish are the target species for big boat crews when they manage to run well offshore. The 2026-2027 Southern Zone rock lobster season commences on October 1, so now is the time to check your gear and permit for legality and conformity with the rules. Here's the link: https://pir.sa.gov.au/fishing-and-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/rules/species-limits/species-profile/southern_rock_lobster Boat crews fishing off Cape Jervis, Rapid Bay and Wirrina caught whiting, large leather jackets, red mullet and snook during the week, as local conditions improved and the winds turned slightly offshore. Shore-based fishing has plenty of mullet, salmon trout and the odd flathead from Morgan's Beach, Rapid Bay jetty (also tommy ruffs), Carrackalinga and then north to Lady Bay, Silver Sands and Southport.

SOUTH EAST/COORONG: Boat crews have caught some nice snapper off Kingston, Carpenter Rocks, Beachport & South End in the past few days, plus red nannygai, kingfish, sweep & large trumpeters! Gar & KG whiting have also come from Little Dip, Nora Creina Bay, Carpenter Rocks & Port MacDonnell down to Hutt Bay & Nene Valley/Cape Northumberland. Shore-based fishers are doing well on salmon (1-2 kilos), mullet & mulloway from the 42 Mile Crossing, Salt Creek, The Granites & Lurline Bay to Beachport Salmon Hole. Little Dip Salmon Hole also has a couple of big Tiger Flathead on the rough surge. Well further south at the Glenelg River (Mexico), there are salmon trout, estuary perch & soapie mulloway upstream from Marker 6. The rock lobster season is about to kick off, so make sure your gear is legal, properly registered (ie PIRSA permit) & safe. Jetty-based fishing isn't what it used to be, but locals have picked up tommy ruffs, night-time snapper, salmon trout, odd gar, whiting & snook when opportunity came to fish the planks!

YORKE PENINSULA: Wallaroo: Boat crews made the most of the good fishing weather mid to late last week before the thunderstorms blew in on Sunday. KG whiting, red mullet, a few small blue crabs and garfish have been the main reports. Repairs continue on the jetty, making the fishing a tad on the slow side. Mullet and salmon are off Point Riley, Myponie Point and The Magazine. Port Hughes/Moonta Bay: KG whiting remain as the go-to catch in the past week, plus a few garfish and snook for boat crews as they run out wide of West Light and Wharburto Point. The jetties have late afternoon small gar and tommy ruffs. Blueys are about but not crawling much. Point Turton: Good tidal movement generally makes for good fishing but the baby leather jackets and pufferfish appear to be in plague proportions at the moment. A few KG whiting and garfish for the boats and salmon trout for the shore and jetty-based fishers have been the main reports. Marion/Stenhouse Bays: Some nice red nannygai were caught during the week from several deep-water offshore drops. Whiting and flathead are closer to shore and the jetties have a few tommies. Shore-based anglers caught mullet and salmon from West Cape to Daly Heads. Edithburgh/Stansbury: Nice KG whiting and smallish snapper (which cannot be kept) came from Tapley Shoals and the Orontes Bank late last week. There are snook and flathead off the main channel marker (just north of Troubridge Is) and blue morwong off Troubridge Light. The Stansbury jetty is worth a try for salmon trout and flathead from the northern end. Ardrossan: Try the revamped jetty for night-time soapie mulloway, flathead and even a few blueys. Boat crews are reporting blue crabs, small snapper (which cannot be kept), flathead and snook. Rakers have again been sighted at several local beaches just south of Ardrossan.

SPENCER GULF/WEST COAST: Kingfish have arrived in the Upper Spencer Gulf waters with nice fish coming from just north of Pt Pirie, Point Lowly rip, Miranda & the old Pt Augusta Power Station wall. KG whiting, garfish & flathead are here off Commissariat Point, Fitzgerald Bay, Whyalla, Pirie & Cowell. Flathead can still be caught from Cowled's Landing & Germein Spit at night from the beach. The whiting reports continue as we run south - fish to 38cm straight out from the Arno Bay boatramp (along with gar), Louth Bay, the North Shore at Pt Lincoln, then around to Coffin, Venus, Streaky & Baird Bays. a few squid have been caught from the Streaky Bay & Fowler's Bay jetties. There are some nice Golden Perch in the dirty waters of Bundaleer & Beetaloo reservoirs if you prefer reservoir fishing - pse remember that you will need a permit & certain access rules apply. Offshore crews found snapper, kingies & tuna from Waldegrave & Olive Islands in the first week of Sept.

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: Diesel prices keep rising & unfortunately that means everything else as well! KG whiting, flathead & salmon are in the waters at Kingscote, Nepean Bay, Vivonne Bay, Penneshaw & American River. Small garfish (which cannot be kept), whiting & snook are 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!