Salisbury

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Metro, Fleurieu & Yorke Peninsulas

 

Port Noarlunga Jetty is closed.

Good reports of King George Whiting – grounds north of Metro Adelaide, The Broadway, Coral Patch, Wonga Shoal,

Semaphore south, above average fish from Grange Tyre reefs, Bower Rd Grounds, Semaphore Reef and AAMI Stadium.

Also out from Wirrina, Point Turton, Hardwicke Bay, Balgowan, Port Victoria and the Copper Coast. The eastern shore of Yorkes has been hit by the Algal bloom and we haven’t had much news from there.

 

Night time crabbers have fared well with catches of Sand crabs. Metro jetties to try would be Grange, Henley, Semaphore and Largs.

 

Salmon Trout are also active still along the Metro locations too.

There are mobile schools in West Lakes, Port River North Arm, Saint Kilda and Onkaparinga River Mouth. Southport and Outer Harbour have some bigger fish off the beach and breakwaters.

Bigger salmon can be found at Morgans Beach, Butlers & Browns Beaches, Daly Head, Gleeson’s Landing and Berry Bay. 

Salted Pilchards, Squid strips and lures.

 

Mullet again have been hit or miss but can be enticed to bite with a bit of berley in a berley sinker, float or berley pot. Morgans Beach and Lower Yorkes western beaches. Mullet mix Gents & berley.

 

Squid are hard to find due to the dirty water. Try the Outer Harbour or North Haven drops, Rapid Bay, Second Valley and Wirrina, Wallaroo, Port Hughs Moonta are worth a try if the water is clear.

 

Tommies Largs, Brighton, Port Noarlunga, Rapid Bay, Second Valley, Cape Jervis and Point Turton. Gents & berley.

 

Bream are active near the Birkenhead Tavern and also between the Birkenhead and Jervios Bridges of Port Adelaide and Trimmer Parade end of West Lakes – Tube or Scrub worms, Prawns or soft plastic lures.

 

Freshwater

Now is a good time to try freshwater fishing, especially if the weather is doubtful for saltwater pursuits.

 

Callop can be found at quite a number of Murray River locations including Walkers Flat, Swan Reach, Blanchetown, Morgan, Cadell, Waikerie, Marook, Loxton, Berri, Overland Corner, Bow Hill and many location in between.

Good baits for Callop are Scrub & Tiger worms plus Shrimps.

Still a few big and small Carp around but remember Carp and Redfin must not be returned to the water. Redfin are great to eat.

Carp make great crab bait.

 

Please dispose of discarded fishing tackle, drink or food containers.

Leave no rubbish behind

Review weather reports before going out. Please check your safety equipment before venturing on the water, especially Flares, and Life Jackets. Make sure your boat motor is in good working order. Check rods for any repairs that need attention and when cleaning reels use a damp rag to remove any salt or bait or fish slime. 

If you have trouble identifying the difference between Australian Herring (Tommies) and Salmon Trout you can check the SA Fishing app or ask a Fishcare Volunteer or Fisheries Compliance Officer or phone 1800065522.

 

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