Help protect our waters. Recreational fishers play a vital role in protecting South Australia’s marine environment especially during ongoing algal bloom events. If you see fish kills, unusual water discolouration, foam, or marine life that appears
See what’s being caught. South Australian recreational fishers can now see how their fishing reports are making a difference at What’s being caught. The page shares statewide insights drawn from information voluntarily reported by recreational
More timely shark sightings. Water users are encouraged to check out the updated report a shark sighting page, recently refreshed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions. The webpage has been upgraded so that shark sighting reports are
Fishcare volunteers at the caravan and camping show. Fishcare volunteers were kept busy at this year’s Caravan and Camping Show at the Adelaide Showground, engaging with visitors across the five-day event and sharing information to help people
Temporary King George Whiting limits apply in Coffin Bay and Kiana. A small number of recreational fishers have recently asked whether the temporary Spencer Gulf bag and boat limits for King George Whiting apply to areas such as Coffin Bay. To
New information boards rolling out at SA boat ramps. Recreational boaters and fishers will soon notice a fresh look at selected South Australian boat ramps, with new information boards designed to make safety and environmental messaging clearer and
Keep our oysters safe from disease. This summer take a few simple steps to help protect our oyster industry. Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) may seem nothing to do with you, but by doing the right thing recreational fishers and boat
20 years of the FPV Southern Ranger. October 2025 marked a significant milestone for PIRSA’s Fisheries and Aquaculture division, with the Fishery Patrol Vessel (FPV) Southern Ranger celebrating 20 years of service. Delivered to PIRSA Fisheries and
Snapper rebuilding plan. Snapper stocks in the West Coast and Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent are classified as depleted and have been closed to fishing since November 2019. To support the recovery of depleted Snapper stocks and the potential
Seafloor Snapper habitat survey in Gulf St Vincent. Snapper inhabit a range of different environments throughout their life cycle. Juveniles in particular, prefer soft, muddy habitats, as revealed by annual surveys conducted in northern Spencer Gulf
Innovations in estimating biomass in the dynamic SA snapper fishery. Monitoring the size of snapper populations through time is crucial to fishery management, although this is challenging in the absence of fishery catch data due to the current
Snapper stock enhancement. Over the past year, more than 360,000 baby Snapper, referred to as fingerlings, have been released into recognised nursery areas for Snapper in northern Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent. The Aquaculture team at SARDI are