Welcome to Greg James’ Fishing Column, your regular guide to what’s biting around Yorke Peninsula. From the latest fishing reports to practical tips and local knowledge, Greg keeps anglers up to date. Contact Greg at greg@ gregjamesfishing.com.au.
Wallaroo: What a magic week for fishing. Cool to cold but generally sunny weather and moderate tides of about one metre saw boat crews enjoy good catches of King George whiting, garfish, snook and sprat tommy ruff (Australian herring). Jetty fishers found salmon trout off the main fence, with few other species reported.
Port Hughes/Moonta Bay: The Steamer Channel and West Light grounds are producing King George whiting, rat kingfish and plenty of snapper, which remain a protected species and must be released. Night anglers are finding tommy ruff from the jetties, while shore-based fishers continue to enjoy a steady run of salmon trout on soft plastics.
Point Turton: With the school holidays over, there are fewer anglers on the beaches, but mullet and salmon to 1kg are still being caught from Weetulta, Barkers Rocks, Levens and Point Souttar. Boat crews are finding King George whiting off The Pines and Point Souttar. Positive water tests for the algal bloom continue in the area, so fishers should stay informed of the latest advice.
Marion Bay/Stenhouse Bay: Crews headed offshore late-week in easterly winds for red nannygai, King George whiting, kingfish and snook. Inshore anglers reported catches of whiting, flathead, snook and salmon trout, while salmon are also being caught from the jetties and many beaches around the bottom end.
Edithburgh: King George whiting continue to feature on local menus, with anglers using fast-drop techniques to avoid snapper and juvenile leatherjackets. Shore-based fishers are also enjoying salmon to 2kg from Wattle Point, Sultana Point, Klein Point and Coobowie.
Ardrossan: The latest advice is that the town jetty is expected to reopen in August following major upgrades, including replacement of the main piles, structural girders and additional cross-bracing. Boat crews have reported patchy catches of King George whiting, flathead and red mullet.
Tight lines and see you soon!