ADELAIDE GULF ST VINCENT
Sellicks Beach Fishing
Overview
Sellicks Beach is the southernmost metro gulf beach - drive-on sections and an open beach producing salmon, mulloway and mullet.
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).
Quick 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: Summer - Autumn
Best: Autumn - Winter
Where to Fish
Drive-on beach sections producing salmon and mulloway in the cooler months; check ramp and access conditions.
How to Fish Here — Rigs
A whole pilchard threaded onto a string of ganged hooks — the classic rig for presenting a natural, fish-shaped bait that hooks salmon, mulloway and sharks wherever they strike the bait along its length.
A heavy-duty paternoster built for the surf — a star or grapnel sinker holds the bottom in the wash while one or two baits sit up off the sand in the gutter. The standard rig for salmon, mulloway and gummy sharks off South Australian beaches.
Best Baits & Lures
Fishing Environments
Best Seasons
Salmon and mulloway best in the cooler months.
Fishing Rules
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