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THIS WEEK'S FISHING HOTSPOTS:
"SA ALGAL BLOOM NO MORE - A 6-POINT PLAN TO FULL RECOVERY" by Em. Professor Julius S. Plankton.
1. Immediately establish mobile water filtration units at the barrages on the Murray River - to remove harmful phosphates
2. Immediately establish a targeted & on-going Algal Bloom foam clean up operation at all coastal locations
3. Create a fully supported Academic Chair of Algal Bloom Mitigation & Prevention position (UniHub concept) at a Regional Centre on the SA coast
4. Form Strategic Regional Advisory Groups (3 year paid positions) to provide clear & unequivocal Algal Bloom Mitigation & Prevention advice
5. Re-vision with intent to re-structure the entire State Govt & Private Fisheries sectors
6. Fund & support only Applied Marine Science research that provides a practical solution to an identified problem/threat
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NOV 23-30, 2025
METRO WATERS: I am not convinced (& I am certainly not the only one) that we are being told the full story &/or truth about the effects of the Algal Bloom along our magic Metro Coast. So - In good faith - I cannot advocate fishing for seafood consumption from these Metro waters unless I see good, scientific & practical reasons that we all can safely do so. If you want to hit the waters for a catch & release, then please head to an area without the Algal Bloom. Squid & blue crabs are very light, so flathead, mullet & bream are worth a try inside the Port River, with flathead also along parts of the St Kilda channel. Well offshore you might pick up KG whiting & red mullet from Outer Harbour (deep water drops). Take Care & See You Soon!
FLEURIEU/RIVERLAND/RESERVOIR: Fishers making the trip down along the upper reaches of the Coorong did well on salmon to 1-2 kilos, salmon trout, mullet and mulloway during the week as strong winds and cloudy skies swept in. Fortunately these waters appear to be less affected by the Algal Bloom and we can continue to enjoy the simple pleasures afforded by this part of our magic coastline. Local beach access is by 4WD only and please remember to park your vehicle high on the beach and facing towards to sea for a quick departure if needed. Stand-out locations include just south of the Goolwa river mouth and the 28 Mile Crossing. Upstream crews are picking up yabbies, callop and redfin perch from Loxton and Kingston-on-Murray. Freshwater fishing has the Bundaleer reservoir producing well for Golden perch at the moment and there are a few redfin in the shallower waters of the Happy Valley reservoir as well. Big boat crews off Victor really had a difficult time of it during the week when they managed a launch for red nannygai, snapper, kingfish and sweep. Reports of fishing results closer to home/shore are problematic as many anglers are understandably wary still of the health of any local fish caught. The Bluff wharf had a few hardy souls trying their luck for squid and tommy ruffs before the Saturday stormy weather. KG whiting to 38cm were reported by boat crews from Cape Jervis, Rapid Head and the deep water drops off Wirrina last week as shore-based anglers targeted yellowfin and silver whiting from Fisheries, Morgan's and Aldinga beaches. Squid catches are still very slow in this neck of the woods but a couple of black bream were caught from Triggs Point on Saturday morning.
SOUTH EAST/COORONG: Some decent snapper reports are coming from the Lower South East waters as boat crews ping out from Cape Northumberland, Port MacDonnell & Beachport when conditions are at their best. Cool days, fine weather & medium swells are the go! Snapper are also off Robe, Boatswain's Point & Kingston, along with KG whiting, the odd crayfish (rock lobster) with permits required, sweep & flathead. Garfish are prevalent in many local bays around Robe, Nora Creina Bay, Beachport, South End & Carpenter Rocks. Shore-based fishing has some high tides happening, with salmon, flathead & shark in the surges at the 32 Mile Crossing, Salt Creek, Stinky Bch, Poorman's Salmon Hole & Canunda (south of Millicent). The sandy beaches just south of Picanninie Ponds have gar, salmon trout & flathead, while boat crews are running out for inshore garfish, squid & KG whiting - & well offshore for snapper, red nannys, samson fish & snook at times.
YORKE PENINSULA: Wallaroo: Part of the Spencer Gulf prawn trawler fleet were back in local waters for their run leading up to Christmas when I checked during the week. Plump yellowfin whiting are off local sandy beaches and down at the Bird Reef shallows on a high tide. Boat crews reported KG whiting, garfish and blue crabs and there are squid and tommy ruffs at the jetty - please be mindful of the continuing jetty repairs. Moonta Bay/Port Hughes: Port Hughes boat ramp will be dredged between Dec 3 to Dec 7, 2025 with large amounts of intrusive sand and weed scheduled for removal. West Light and Cape Elizabeth have KG whiting, kingfish and plenty of pesky snapper - which remain on the official no-take list. A few nice garfish are in Moonta Bay and the jetties have late in the day squid. Port Victoria: Squid, KG whiting and big snook are in the catch bags off Port Vic, Wardang Island and Balgowan. It is also worth a try for garfish and tommy ruffs and yellowfin whiting from local beaches on the high tides. Point Turton: Some big tides were experienced late last week as boat crews ran out for whiting, garfish, squid and snook. Shore-based anglers reported silver whiting and flathead, with the jetty having a few overnight squid. Stenhouse/Marion Bays: Big boat crews had to endure several days of strong south to south westerly winds last week as they tried for red nannygai, kingfish, large KG whiting and flathead. Local surf casters caught a mix of salmon, mullet (still) and flathead. The jetties have tommy ruffs, squid and garfish when the waters are clear. Edithburgh: The town jetty will be closed from Nov 24 to December 7, 2025 as SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) diver stairs, shelter replacement and underwater video camera installation work is performed. The Australian Ocean Laboratory will stream the videos on Youtube. KG whiting have been caught from the deep waters off Troubridge Light during the week.
KANGAROO ISLAND The rec fishing rules changed on Nov 1, 2025 so if you fish KI waters it would be a good idea to check the map co-ordinates. There is still HAB damage in places - so if you have caught a fish & not sure about its health - DO NOT EAT IT!! A quick KI snapshot is for a few KG whiting & flathead from Kingscote channel & salmon to 1 kg at Salmon Point., whiting, gar & squid at night from Kingscote, American River (wharf) & Penneshaw jetties., Red Banks (Nepean Bay) has whiting, gar, tommies, squid & snook., Hog Bay holds sweep, red nannygai & flathead., Antechamber Bay has whiting, gar & squid for the boat crews & soapie mulloway from the shore.
CHRISTMAS DESSERT RECIPE: ROCKY ROAD. Ingredients: Chocolate melts, marshmellows, raw cashews, glace cherries, sultanas/dried apricots, spearmint lolly leaves. Preparation: Grease & line a flat tray. Sprinkle in chopped marshmellows, cashews, cherries & dried fruit (to taste). Drizzle with melted chocolate & allow to set. Drizzle further with melted white choc & add a generous sprinkle of green spearmint leaves. Try not to eat all at once! B"tayavon! HEBREW for Bon Appetit!
SPENCER GULF/WEST COAST: Fishing early is the tip as big squid are off the jetty in Waterloo Bay (Elliston) & boat crews are catching KG whiting at Arno Bay & Port Neill. Far West Coast shore-based anglers are battling some big tides, the odd brown snake & about 1m bush-flies (aka bushies) as they walk the white sands at Fowler's Bay (low tide shelf), Point Sinclair, Claire Bay & The Dog Fence Bch for mulloway, snook, 3 kilo salmon & flathead! Smaller salmon (from trouts to 1 kg) are off Haslam, Point Brown & Davenport Creek. Garfish, tommies & squid can be caught from the local jetties at Fowler's & Point Sinclair, with blue crabs at Ceduna & Streaky Bay jetties as well. Boat crews fishing off Murat Bay, Streaky Bay & Elliston are catching KG whiting (first light/dawn), garfish, squid, fat tommies & snook but they are usually gone after 30mins or so - then the trumpeters set in. Quite a few bays around southern EP have squid & garfish atm. Gents with berley & even the dark side of a day-old cockle work well as bait. West Coast surf beaches around Elliston are all wortha fish for salmon up to 3 kilos - Sheringa, Talia, Convention - the Elliston town jetty has tommies, whiting & squid/garfish. Pt Lincoln boat anglers are heading off to Thistle Is when the weather is clear for KG whiting to 39cm, with the whiting also off Arno & Louth Bays, Port Neill & Tumby Bay. Yellowfin whiting are hit & miss but I did hear of a few around Cowell, Germein Point & Murninnie Bay. Black Point off Whyalla has salmon trout & there are hungry kingies at Point Lowly, Leeton Tug & Pt Augusta (the wall). Blue crabs & garfish are at Miranda, Weeroona Bay, Port Pirie & Port Davis. TIGHT LINES!
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