ADELAIDE GULF ST VINCENT
Outer Harbor Fishing
Overview
Outer Harbor offers breakwater fishing on the gulf margin - King George Whiting, squid and tommy ruff, with mulloway working the deep channel at night.
Local Rules & Closures
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).
The inner waterways of the Port River (Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary) are permanently closed to all fishing. Check PIRSA's closure boundaries before fishing the river section.
Official source: PIRSAQuick Info
What Can I Catch?
Where to Fish
Breakwater on the gulf margin - King George Whiting, squid and tommy ruff; mulloway in the deep channel at night.
How to Fish Here — Rigs
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 best through the warmer months.
Fishing Rules
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