Fishing limits
Minimum legal length: 3.5 cm measures across the widest part of the shell
| Fishing zone | Daily bag limit | Daily vehicle limit |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Gulf (east of longitude 136°E) | 330 | 990 |
| Spencer Gulf (west of longitude 136°E) | 100 | 300 |
| Gulf St Vincent and Kangaroo Island (east of longitude 136°E) | 165 | 495 |
| All other waters (east of longitude 136°E) | 330 | 990 |
See fishing limits explained for more information.
Closures
Annual seasonal closure
You must not take pipis from any area or waters within South Australia from 1 June to 31 October.
Closed areas
From Thursday 16 April 2026, recreational fishing for Pipi (Goolwa Cockle) and other bivalve molluscs will be open for bait only, not human consumption, until further notice due to the detection of high levels of brevetoxin.
Recreational fishing for pipi cockles is prohibited on the Younghusband Peninsula (Coorong Beach) between the Murray Mouth and 28 Mile Crossing.