The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) Fisheries and Aquaculture division enables the management of South Australia's fish stocks in partnership with industry and the community.
Fisheries allocations
Learn about the 2-stage process for allocating primary and secondary species in SA's recreational and commercial fishing sectors.
Permits and exemptions
You can apply for fishing permits and exemptions for exploration and development, broodstock and seedstock collection, and other requested activities.
Snapper management
Snapper fishing is closed in the West Coast, Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent, Kangaroo Island fishing zones until 30 June 2026.
Giant Australian Cuttlefish management
Point Lowly is the only known site where this protected species form breeding groups. Find out about fishing closures in the area.
About managing recreational fishing
SA’s fishery resources are community owned. As the state's custodian, the South Australian Government manages fisheries resources to keep them biologically sustainable – read more in the Management plan for recreational fishing in South Australia ( ).
The Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development has given notice of intention ( ) to replace the current plan with an updated version that guides recreational fishing management decisions.
Recreational fishing across South Australia is controlled by the:
Fishwatch Hotline
Call the Fishwatch Hotline for information about:
- rules and regulations
- licensing and registration
- reporting shark sightings
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Freecall 1800 065 522 Go to Reporting (Fishwatch)