ADELAIDE GULF ST VINCENT
Christies Beach Fishing
Overview
Christies Beach fishes the southern gulf margin for King George Whiting, squid and mulloway, with the Onkaparinga River outlet nearby (bream fishing is closed upstream of the Main South Road bridge).
Local Rules & Closures
Fishing for Bream is prohibited in the Onkaparinga River upstream of the Main South Road Bridge at Noarlunga from 1 September to 30 November.
A closure in place since 1 May 2026 prohibits the targeting, take and possession of Southern Garfish in the Gulf St Vincent & Kangaroo Island fishing zone for recreational and charter boat fishing.
A total closure from 1 May 2026 prohibits the targeting, take and possession of Southern Calamari in the Gulf St Vincent & Kangaroo Island fishing zone for recreational and charter boat fishing.
Snapper fishing is closed until 30 June 2027: targeting, take and catch-and-release fishing are strictly prohibited. Do not transit through a closure area with Snapper on board — bringing Snapper back to any boat ramp in a closed area (including Cape Jervis, Wirrina and Penneshaw) is prohibited.
The targeting, take and possession of King George Whiting is prohibited in Gulf St Vincent and Spencer Gulf during the annual spawning closure (1 March – 30 June).
Quick Info
What Can I Catch?
How to Fish Here — Rigs
The simplest and most natural presentation rig in fishing — a sinker that slides freely on the line so a fish can pick up the bait without feeling any weight. Perfect for finicky biters like whiting, bream and mullet.
A versatile and highly effective rig for King George Whiting and many other species.
Best Baits & Lures
The classic saltwater baitfish - a staple for salmon, mulloway, snapper and gummy sharks, fished whole or in strips.
The dedicated lure for Southern Calamari - cast and retrieved with a jerky motion around jetties, weed edges and lighted areas at night.
The number one King George Whiting bait in South Australia.
Fishing Environments
Best Seasons
Whiting and squid in the warmer months; mulloway on summer nights.
Fishing Rules
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