Razorfish
Upper Spencer Gulf
Seasonal closure from 1 October to last day of February inclusive (the following year)
You must not take Razorfish from Upper Spencer Gulf between Commissariat Point and Blanche Harbour during the closure period.
Port River system and surrounding waters (from West Lakes to Port Gawler, including Section Bank)
Permanent closure
You cannot take any bivalve shellfish (bivalve molluscs) from the Port River system and surrounding waters under further notice.
This includes:
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
Port Pirie zone 2 – North area of Germein Bay
You must not take razorfish from this area.
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.
Fishing limits
Daily fishing limits apply to taking razorfish in permitted areas.