Fishing SA Magazine

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

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06/09/2025

Gday all, we’ve got 4 spots available for monday 08/09, weather is looking good and the fishing has been great!, $330pp departing from wirrina cove, give Jarrod a buzz on 0406 757 030 ☎️ to secure a spot, cheers 🍻

31/08/2025

29/08/2025

Keep your eyes out for the all-new Nasci, coming soon! 👀

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25/08/2025

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20/08/2025

Beating the Bloom!

There’s still plenty of quality fishing options at the moment in SA, despite the harmful algae bloom event. Whether you want a feed, or some sport, it’s all still possible.

Many areas remain unaffected by the bloom, and even some of the impacted areas are now seeing new season fish arrive on them and are producing well.

It’s the perfect time to support your local tackle stores, charter operators and all those fishy services that we rely on. And above all, keep positive and keep fishing!

Fishing a bit smarter, by being more selective with the species and areas you target, should see you hookedup and getting your late winter / spring fishing fix in our local waters!

SHIMANO Australia Fishing

19/08/2025

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14/08/2025

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14/08/2025

Two men convicted after illegal abalone possession at Hallett Cove

Fishers are being reminded of the serious consequences of not abiding by fishing rules and regulations following the conviction of two men caught with more than 500 undersized abalone.

The matter concluded in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court in early August, where the pair were fined over $9,000 in relation to an incident at Hallet Cove.

In October 2023, SAPOL’s POLAIR unit spotted the two men walking along the coastal boardwalk with large backpacks in the early hours on the morning. Backpacks seized at the time were handed over to Fisheries Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) for investigation.

Fisheries Officers counted a total of 595 abalone, with 553 found to be under the legal minimum size of 13cm. The recreational bag limit is five abalone per person.

Both men, from Adelaide’s northern suburbs, admitted to using diving equipment such as wetsuits, catch bags and shucking tools to collect the abalone from the intertidal zone. They pleaded guilty to possessing a commercial quantity of a priority species and taking undersized abalone.
The court recorded convictions, ordered the forfeiture of all abalone and diving equipment and banned the men from taking or possessing abalone, or using any related gear, for five years.
Additional penalties were imposed based on five times the commercial value of the catch, totaling
$4604.60 for one offender and $4716.60 for the other. They were also fined $100 each and ordered to pay prosecution costs and a victims of crime levy.

The Magistrate described the offending as serious and said the penalties must serve as a strong
deterrent.

Director of Operations, Fisheries and Aquaculture at PIRSA, Matt Read, said this case is a reminder that illegal fishing will not go undetected.

“This sort of offending will not go unnoticed. Our Fisheries Officers patrol regularly to enforce compliance and raise awareness,” Mr Read said.

“Rules around abalone exist for a reason - to protect this high-value species and ensure its sustainability into the future.”

“In this instance we must thank our colleagues at SAPOL for their quick action which significantly
contributed to the successful outcome in this case.”

In South Australia, abalone is classified as a priority species with strict bag, size and possession limits
under the Fisheries Management Act 2007. The minimum legal size is 13cm in the Central Zone.
Illegal or suspicious fishing activity can be reported anonymously via the Recreational Fishing app or by
calling Fishwatch on 1800 065 522.
For more information, visit: pir.sa.gov.au/recreational_fishing

06/08/2025

Fishing SA Aug/Sept edition is in all outlets now.
Great state wide coverage, techniques, news, reviews and more🎣

14/07/2025

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