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FISHING SNAPSHOT FROM THE WEEK:
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AUGUST 4-15, 2026
METRO WATERS: 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: Many South Coast beaches continue to hold schools of migrating salmon and mullet, with Basham's, Morgan's, King's and Waitpinga/Parson's creating plenty of fishing action. Most successful anglers are using the old fashioned baits of ganged pilchards set below their casting sinker for repeat hook-ups. The only negative has been the occasional large clumps of seaweed in the water from the off-shore swells of the past two or three weeks. Further east to Goolwa and the river mouth has overnight mulloway, as does the Scab channel and Salt Creek. Salmon trout and mullet are at the 28 Mile Crossing and The Lakes around Meningie, Narrung and Clayton, but it is cold work. Redfin perch are being caught from both the Happy Valley and Myponga reservoirs. Callop and redfin are also being reported from Waikerie and Renmark. Jetty-based fishers are catching tommy ruffs from The Bluff, Rapid Bay and Port Noarlunga. Boat crews running out from Victor are catching pan-sized snapper, a few KG whiting, snook and flathead and there are small garfish in Yilki Bay. Over at Wirrina and Normanville there are occasional reports of KG whiting, snook and salmon to 2 kilos, with mullet off the sand at Moana and Seaford beaches. Big boat crews have been cruising the edges of Backstairs Passage for tuna and kingfish with limited success. 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: 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 (on the border with Mexico) has 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: Thursday was an absolute cracker of a day to head off-shore and the boat ramp saw plenty of movement, including a Marine Safety officer carrying out checks. Local tides were less than a metre as the weekend winds lifted with the best whiting results coming from the Ballast grounds. A few garfish are off the Bird Reef channel while the jetty has been quiet. Port Hughes/Moonta Bay: The weekend winds blew cold and light initially from the north, then they freshened to west and south-west. A few garfish are in the bay and south of Rifle Butts beach, while KG whiting and flathead are off Cape Elizabeth and the Tiparra Reef. The jetties are quiet. Point Turton: North to northwest winds caused a steady onshore chop from Hardwicke Bay to Corny Point for much of last week. KG whiting are on the bite well north of Hardwicke Bay and salmon trout can be found on many local beaches on the high tides. Try the jetty for tommy ruffs after dark. Marion/Stenhouse Bays: Some isolated but large KG whiting have been caught off Marion Bay, all hungry and fierce at the baits. The jetties have a few tommies and shore-based fishing has nice salmon trout and mullet. Edithburgh: Large whiting have also been on the catch-list from Troubridge Light, Rocky Gully and Tapley Shoal. Shore-based fishing has flathead, salmon trout and mullet from the rocks at Mozzie Flat and Foul Bay. Ardrossan: The beautiful jetty is scheduled to open Aug 7 (Friday), so I would be targeting salmon trout, mullet and flathead for starters. Overnight soapie mulloway should also be around for a few more weeks. Boat crews are optimistically running out for test runs after fitting a new motor, KG whiting and even an odd sand crab.
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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