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.
Snapper stocks rebuild plan
PIRSA Fisheries last week announced its latest plan to rebuild South Australia’s snapper stocks. While the agency says the plan is based on the latest scientific advice, recreational fishers remain divided over its approach. If stock recovery meets expectations, snapper fishing could resume from June 2027. The link is tinyurl.com/224adecf.
Wallaroo: Anglers enjoyed a quiet jetty during the calm, cold and sunny final days of the school holidays. Bream are being caught in the marina, while King George whiting are biting off the Boiler Grounds and Tickera. Snook and mullet are also being caught inside the bay.
Port Hughes/Moonta Bay: The Cape Elizabeth whiting grounds fired up last week as the water cleared and favourable tides improved conditions. The jetties are producing the odd garfish, snook and tommy ruff (Australian herring).
Point Turton: KG whiting are back on the bite inside Hardwicke Bay, The Banks and off Barker Rocks. Shore-based fishing has been productive, with salmon, mullet and the occasional flathead taking fresh baits and lures on the incoming tide. The jetty is producing a few mullet and salmon trout.
Marion Bay/Stenhouse Bay: Locals greeted the snapper stocks rebuild plan with cautious optimism as they headed out in search of red nannygai, KG whiting, flathead and snook. Shore-based fishing has been quiet in the cold weather, but anglers are still picking up salmon trout, mullet and flathead. Jetty fishing is producing tommy ruff and snook after dark.
Edithburgh/Stansbury: The Edithburgh jetty will close from July 24 for much-needed repairs and maintenance. Boat crews made the most of the lifting of the KG whiting spatial closure, heading to Rocky Gully, Tapley Shoals and Troubridge Light for a feed. Shore-based fishers continued to target salmon trout, mullet and flathead.
Ardrossan: There are good-sized KG whiting about, but they are travelling in small schools, so anglers are advised to keep moving to find the fish. Snook and salmon trout have also featured in recent reports, while shore-based fishers continue to catch mullet from the beach.
Tight lines and see you soon!