RIVERLAND MURRAY
Murray Bridge Fishing
Overview
Murray Bridge is the lower river's fishing base - golden perch around the town water, mullet throughout, and the Lakes Alexandrina waters just downstream where taking Murray Cod is prohibited at all times.
Local Rules & Closures
The taking and possession of Black Bream from Lakes and Coorong waters is not permitted from 1 August to 31 January.
Taking Murray Cod is prohibited at all times from the River Murray proper and Lakes Albert and Alexandrina. Catch and release fishing is permitted 1 January - 31 July (river proper); targeting is prohibited 1 August - 31 December.
Official source: PIRSAQuick Info
What Can I Catch?
Mullet are the reliable South Australian everyday fish — found in bays, estuaries, beaches and rivers throughout the state. They school in shallow water, are easy to catch on light gear with fresh baits, and make a great first fish for kids, especially yellow-eye mullet that run up SA estuaries in numbers.
Best: Spring - Autumn
Best: Catch and release: 1 January - 31 July
Where to Fish
Town water with wharf structure - golden perch and mullet; Lakes Alexandrina downstream is no-take for Murray Cod.
How to Fish Here — Rigs
A jighead with a soft plastic threaded on — the most versatile lure setup in fishing, worked slowly along the bottom for bream, flathead and snapper with a natural, bait-like action.
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.
Best Baits & Lures
Fishing Environments
Best Seasons
Callop best in the warmer months.
Access & Facilities
Murray Cod: no take at any time in the River Murray proper and Lakes Albert and Alexandrina. Catch and release only, 1 January - 31 July. No targeting 1 August - 31 December.
Fishing Rules
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