SA Fishing app for recreational fishers
The SA Fishing app is the must-have guide for all information you need to go fishing in South Australia. It is the official recreational fishing app of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA).
Download the SA Fishing app
Our app is available for iPhone and Android devices, free to download to your smartphone:
Device requirements
Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod touch) require iOS 11 or later.
Android devices require Android version 4.1 up to version 12. Please note, if your phone is running Android 13 or later, the app will not install from the Play Store – an updated app is being developed to fix this problem.
If you cannot download the SA Fishing app, please refer to Rules for information about fishing limits, equipment and closures.
Key features
The popular SA Fishing app includes these essentials for recreational fishing:
- GPS map with fishing closures highlighted
- size, bag, and boat limits for all species regulated in SA
- searchable species information
- general rules, including permitted fishing gear, closures and aquatic reserves
- in-app reporting for illegal fishing, shark sightings or aquatic pests.
Preview of the SA Fishing app
Additional features
Additional features
The following app features help you get the most from your fishing activities:
- weather forecasting and warnings, and tide information based on your location
- locations of commonly caught species
- a fishing diary record – save your location, catch details, and share photos on social media
- alerts on the latest recreational fishing news
- the 2021-22 Recreational Fishing Survey.
Fishing maps disclaimer
Due to limitations with GPS technology and mapping software, this information is a guide only. It does not replace legislation applying to or affecting recreational fishing.
'Commonly found near here' is a reference to fish which may be found within a 10 km radius of your current location. Both freshwater and marine species may display at certain points.
Full operation of the map requires a network connection. If you experience poor performance, please restart the app.
Contact
If you have suggestions or feedback about the SA Fishing app, please contact us.
Email: pirsa.digital@sa.gov.au
