Wirrina artificial reef
The Wirrina artificial reef will provide habitat for important recreational species and enhanced recreational fishing opportunities in the future.
All fishing is temporarily prohibited from 25 May 2026 for 12 months while the reef establishes:
- no fishing activity of any kind, including line fishing, crab netting and spearfishing
- no collection or removal of any bottom dwelling organisms such as oysters, seaweed, crabs or other shellfish.
Boating and diving is permitted.
The closure area is 70 metres by 70 metres, bounded by these points:
- 35° 27.225' S, 138° 12.396' E
- 35° 27.225' S, 138° 12.443' E
- 35° 27.263' S, 138° 12.443' E
- 35° 27.263' S, 138° 12.396' E
