ADELAIDE GULF ST VINCENT
Semaphore Fishing
Overview
Semaphore is a classic metro jetty - King George Whiting, squid and tommy ruff off the jetty with mullet in close, and easy access along the Port Adelaide coastline.
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: Spring & Autumn
Best: Spring - Autumn
Best: Winter - Spring
Where to Fish
Classic metro jetty - King George Whiting, squid and tommy ruff, best on the tide run and at dawn.
How to Fish Here — Rigs
Best Baits & Lures
Fishing Environments
Best Seasons
Whiting and squid best in the warmer months.
Family Fishing
Excellent - flat jetty, facilities nearby.
Fishing Rules
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