Fishing limits
No minimum size.
Bag and boat limits apply to combined numbers of both Calamari and Cuttlefish.
| Fishing zone | Daily bag limit – Cuttlefish | Daily bag limit – Cuttlefish and Calamari | Daily boat limit – Cuttlefish | Daily boat limit – Cuttlefish and Calamari |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Gulf | 15 | 0 Calamari, 15 Cuttlefish | 45 | 0 Calamari, 45 Cuttlefish |
| Gulf St Vincent and Kangaroo Island | 8 | 0 Calamari, 8 Cuttlefish | 23 | 0 Calamari, 23 Cuttlefish |
| All other waters | 15 | 15 | 45 | 45 |
Closures
The targeting and taking of all cephalopod species (squid, cuttlefish and octopus) is prohibited at all times in the cephalopod exclusion zone in waters of False Bay, Spencer Gulf, near Whyalla.
Targeting and take any cuttlefish species, including Giant Australian Cuttlefish, is prohibited at all times in the Upper Spencer Gulf in the waters north of the line between Arno Bay and Wallaroo.
A total closure is in place from 1 May 2026 prohibiting the targeting, take and possession of Southern Calamari in the Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent and Kangaroo Island fishing zones for recreational and charter boat fishing.