Welcome to the column with all the hot tips for fishing around Yorke Peninsula; contact Greg by email at greg@gregjamesfishing.com.au.

Yorke Peninsula jetties — Port Clinton: Featuring deep water less affected by local tides, Port Clinton was surveyed in 1862 and soon became a key stopover for shipping from Port Adelaide and mail coaches servicing the Moonta and Wallaroo Mines copper mines. A 274-metre jetty was constructed in 1863, used initially by local farmers and later for loading rock phosphate. After years of neglect, the jetty fell into disrepair and was rarely used after 1900. Today, the last remaining jetty stumps can occasionally be seen among the mangroves at low tide. (Source: Jetties of South Australia — Past and Present, Neville Collins.)

Wallaroo: A one-metre brown snake was sighted on the entrance road to the local marina in on Thursday, so caution is advised for anyone out and about. The jetty was active during the week, with King George whiting, flathead and squid all being caught. Boat crews contended steady southerly to westerly winds while heading out in search of whiting, squid and garfish. Jetty repairs are scheduled for completion by the end of October.

Moonta Bay/Port Hughes: There was an unconfirmed report last week of a concerning mass of black seawater in and around Moonta Bay, although it is unclear whether it is linked to the algal bloom. Garfish are being caught off both jetties, while King George whiting have returned to Cape Elizabeth and West Light. Gar are also present over the broken ground off Second Beach, though berley is needed to bring them on the bite.

Port Victoria/Balgowan: Onshore winds kept many smaller boats in sheds for much of last week. However, garfish, squid and whiting remain in steady numbers at most local spots, with crews often finding a feed without needing to travel far. Night-time squid are active at the Port Victoria jetty, and a few small blue swimmer crabs have also been reported in the area.

Point Turton/Corny Point: Salmon up to one kilogram have arrived at local beaches, with standout sessions reported at the Dust Bowl, Gym Beach, the sandy spits at Corny Point, and off Daly Head. Boat crews are targeting King George whiting, garfish and the occasional squid, while the jetty has been relatively quiet.

Stenhouse Bay/Marion Bay: Late in the season, mullet, salmon trout and a few quality dusky flathead were caught off Marion Bay jetty late last week. Boat crews who braved the elements reported catches of red nannygai, kingfish, large flathead and the occasional big King George whiting. Some large snook are also running across Foul Bay and along the coast to Port Moorowie.

Tight lines and see you next week!