In South Australia, recreational fishing regulations are designed to protect local fish populations and ensure sustainability. These rules specify species limits, including daily catch limits, size restrictions, and seasonal closures for various fish species like snapper, flathead, and tuna.
Aquaculture also plays a significant role in the state's economy, with sustainable farming practices for marine and freshwater products such as oysters, mussels, and tuna.
Recreational fishing
Fishing in South Australia is guided by policy and regulations to enable sustainable development and balanced growth.
Commercial fishing
Policy and frameworks to protect the long-term sustainability of the state's aquatic resources and maximise the social and economic benefits.
Aquaculture
Policy, legislation and regulation, leasing and licensing, aquatic animal health and research for our aquaculture industry.
Fish processors
Get information on the rules and registration requirements that apply to fish processing.
Aquatic pests and diseases
Protecting South Australia from aquatic pests and diseases is everyone's responsibility. Find out how you can help protect our natural environment.
Seafood food safety
The Seafood Food Safety Scheme applies to all aquaculture and fisheries license holders, catching or producing fish for human consumption.
Shark sightings
Understand when and how to report a shark, or look up the shark sightings log.
Recreational fishing limits
Search for size, bag and boat limits that apply for each species.