Welcome to the column with all the hot tips for fishing around Yorke Peninsula; contact Greg by email at greg@gregjamesfishing.com.au.
WA closures: As Yorke Peninsula fishers await updates on algal bloom recovery, Western Australia has announced major closures for demersal species such as snapper, dhufish and red emperor. The ban spans 900km from Kalbarri to Augusta. Commercial fishing is closed permanently, while recreational fishing will be paused for nearly two years, in a bid to protect declining fish stocks.
Wallaroo: Jetty and shore anglers have been catching tommy ruff, garfish and squid. Boat fishers faced strong westerlies over the weekend, making launching difficult. Before the windy weather, catches included garfish, blue crabs and early morning King George whiting.
Moonta Bay/Port Hughes: Squid and blue crabs are showing up around jetties during high tides. Yellowfin whiting are moving slowly up the coast in small pods, while boat crews are reporting garfish, squid, the occasional blue crab and snook.
Port Victoria: KG whiting up to 37cm are being caught over broken ground off Wardang Island and south of the Moorara wreck. Garfish, squid and blue crabs have also been reported, with the jetty also producing the occasional bluey.
Point Turton: Yellowfin whiting are being caught from local beaches at Port Rickaby, Barker Rocks, Point Souttar and The Pines, with high tide the best time to fish. Boat crews are finding success in the early mornings with whiting, garfish and squid. The jetty remains quiet.
Stenhouse Bay/Marion Bay: Boat crews launched midweek to fish deep drops off Point Gilbert, Marion Bay and Sturt Bay, with catches including red nannygai, sweep, large whiting and snook. Tuna activity off Port Lincoln is improving, with local waters likely to see fish in coming weeks. Try the jetties for tommy ruff and garfish.
Tight lines and see you next week!