Most beaches boast salmon, salmon trout, flathead, mullet, tommy rough, garfish, yellowfin whiting, and squid. All fishing beaches and the Onkaparinga River are easily accessible on foot, with your rods, bait and Esky for your catch.
If you talk to the local fishermen, they will tell you any time of year is a good time to fish. However at Port Noarlunga jetty during winter, fishing is at its best, there’s salmon, mullet and tommy rough, while garfish and squid are generally caught year-round.
Whether you fish solo, or with a group of friends, boat or shore, there is something always biting in the area
An easy day trip (or close casting range) from Adelaide, the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region is a well kept fishing hotspot. Some of the state best fishing is situated between O’Sullivan Beach to Sellicks Beach, with the region providing a diverse smorgasbord of fishing options and great catches.
From sheltered river fishing on the banks of the spectacular Onkaparinga River, or the productive planks of the Port Noarlunga jetty, through to the endless semi-protected beach areas that stretch right down the coast to Sellicks (and beyond) – there really is something for all anglers. Add to this vast amounts of water accessible to boaties and you have a feature-packed fishing destination to explore at your leisure, that’s only a stone’s throw from Adelaide.
When you visit, please be mindful of the sanctuary zones in place, which ensues a healthy marine diversity. Marine parks and no-fish sanctuary zones are clearly marked by informative signage at many points of interest dotted along the coast and can also be viewed by going to www.environment.sa.gov.au/marineparks
McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Year-Round Species Guide
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MONTH |
AVAILABLE SPECIES |
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January |
Mulloway, Bream, Blue Swimmer Crabs, Squid, King George Whiting, Yellowfin Whiting, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Snook, Kingfish, Bronze Whaler Shark |
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February |
Mulloway, Bream, Blue Swimmer Crabs, Squid, King George Whiting, Yellowfin Whiting, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Snook, Kingfish, Bronze Whaler Shark |
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March |
Mulloway, Bream, Blue Swimmer Crabs, Squid, King George Whiting, Yellowfin Whiting, Yellow-eye Mullet, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Snook, Kingfish, Bronze Whaler Shark |
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April |
Salmon/Salmon Trout, Flathead, Mulloway, Bream, Blue swimmer Crabs, Squid, King George Whiting,Yellow-eye Mullet, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Snook, Bronze Whaler Shark |
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May |
Salmon/Salmon Trout, Flathead, Mulloway, Bream, Squid, King George whiting, Yellow-eye Mullet, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Sand Crabs |
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June |
Salmon/Salmon Trout, Flathead, Mulloway, Bream, Squid, King George Whiting, Yellow-eye Mullet, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Sand Crabs |
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July |
Salmon/Salmon Trout, Flathead, Bream, Squid, King George Whiting, Yellow-eye Mullet, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Sand Crabs |
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August |
Salmon/salmon Trout, Flathead, Bream, Squid, King George Whiting, Yellow-eye Mullet, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Sand Crabs |
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September |
Salmon/Salmon Trout, Mulloway, Bream, Squid, King George Whiting, Yellow-eye Mullet, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Sand Crabs, Snook |
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October |
Mulloway, Bream, Blue swimmer Crabs, Squid, King George Whiting, Yellowfin Whiting, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Snook, Bronze Whaler Shark |
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November |
Mulloway, Bream, Blue swimmer Crabs, Squid, King George Whiting, Yellowfin Whiting, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Snook, Kingfish, Bronze Whaler Shark |
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December |
Mulloway, Bream, Blue swimmer Crabs, Squid, King George Whiting, Yellowfin Whiting, Tommie Ruff, Garfish, Snook, Kingfish, Bronze Whaler Shark |
Local fishermen regard the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast as one of the best regions for fishing in South Australia. The coastline offers a number of great fishing spots, as does the Onkaparinga River, with many family-friendly.
Dropping a line is popular in these parts, offering good fishing all year, with several top destinations to nab the catch of the day.
Try these local family-friendly fishing hot-spots:
- Port Noarlunga jetty
- Southport beach (at Onkaparinga River mouth)
- Sellicks Beach boat ramp
- Onkaparinga River
- Moana Beach
- Aldinga Beach
Check out the local fishing and tackle stores for any new gear or to hire a rod and reel and also chat to them about everything from charters to bait and tackle. Try the helpful local stores in Christies Beach and Seaford. If you’ve forgotten your bait, don’t worry, there are a few bait vending machines dotted along the coast.
A hard day of fishing always calls for a drink so why not try out some of our local breweries and gin distilleries for a nice cold beer or glass of gin.
Breweries
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