Managing recreational fishing
What you need to know
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Management Plan for Recreational Fishing in South Australia >
Read PIRSA's management plan (PDF) that applies to all recreational fishing activities in South Australia.
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Snapper management >
Snapper fishing is closed in the West Coast, Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent/Kangaroo Island fishing zones until 30 June 2026.
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Giant Australian Cuttlefish management >
The Giant Australian Cuttlefish is one of the largest cuttlefish species in the world. Point Lowly is the only known site where they form large breeding groups.
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Allocation Review Committee >
This committee has been established to review fishing allocations as required for both commercial and recreational fishing sectors.
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About managing recreational fishing
South Australia’s fishery resources are community owned public resources. The South Australian Government, as custodian of these fisheries resources, has a fundamental role in managing them to ensure they are biologically sustainable.
Recreational fishing across South Australia is controlled by:
Read more in the Management Plan for Recreational Fishing in South Australia ().
Permits and exemptions
Visit permits and exemptions to find out how to apply for:
- Ministerial permits and exemptions
- exploratory and development permits
- Broodstock and Seedstock collection permits.
Windara shellfish restoration reef
The Windara Reef has been designed to contribute to a healthier marine environment and improved opportunities for recreational fishers.