Recreational fishing
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Fishing limits
Use the search function to discover the daily fishing limits for each fish species.
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Closures
Fishing closures may be permanent, seasonal or temporary. Find out the closures that apply to South Australian waters.
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Fishing gear
Rules apply to the fishing gear, gear combinations and bait and berley you can use.
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Fishwatch
Call the Fishwatch 24 hour hotline for fishing information and to report shark sightings, illegal fishing activity or aquatic pests.
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Same Dish, New Fish
Same Dish, New Fish promotes the catch and consumption of less popular fish and seafood. Try a different fish in your next recipe and support sustainability.
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Aboriginal Traditional Fishing
Traditional fishing plays an important role in passing down cultural knowledge and allows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to continue to participate in cultural practices and customs.
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About recreational fishing
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) Fisheries and Aquaculture division enables the:
- regulation and sustainable development of South Australia’s aquatic resources
- the balanced growth of our fisheries and aquaculture industries
- protection of aquatic habitats and organisms
- management of South Australia's fish stocks in partnership with industry and the community.
Read more in the Management Plan for Recreational Fishing in South Australia ().
Recreational and commercial fishing activities are controlled by the: