Crabs
Port Pirie zone 1 – South area of Germein Bay, including First Creek, Second Creek, Port Pirie River, and Shag Creek
You must not take the following species from this area:
- crabs
- razorfish
- mussels.
Permanent fishing closure for certain species
These closures apply to recreational fishing, to reduce community exposure to heavy metals. The advice does not apply to commercially caught seafood outside the 2 closure zones, adjacent to the town and estuary area.
These closures supersede the temporary bans imposed in September 2020.
For more information about the health risks of recreational fishing in Port Pirie, visit Fishing | SA Health.