LIMESTONE COAST

Southend Fishing

Southend, South Australia

Overview

Southend sits on the sheltered side of Rivoli Bay - beach and boat fishing for mullet, salmon and mulloway with the open coast nearby.

Local Rules & Closures

SOUTHERN ROCK LOBSTER CLOSED SEASON — SOUTHERN ZONE

Rock Lobster must not be taken from the Southern Zone from 6:00 pm 31 May to 6:00 am 1 October.

Quick Info

BEST FOR

Mullet, Mulloway, Australian Salmon

FISHING TYPES

Shore, Surf, Boat

ENVIRONMENT

Sheltered bay with nearby open-ocean beaches

DIFFICULTY

Mixed

BEST SEASON

Autumn - Winter

ACCESS

Moderate

What Can I Catch?

Mullet

COMMON

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.

Mulloway

SEASONAL

Best: Summer - Autumn

Australian Salmon

SEASONAL

Best: Autumn - Winter

How to Fish Here — Rigs

Gang Hook Pilchard Rig

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.

Best Baits & Lures

Pilchard

The classic saltwater baitfish - a staple for salmon, mulloway, snapper and gummy sharks, fished whole or in strips.

Fishing Environments

ShoreSurfBoat

Best Seasons

Salmon in the cooler months.

Fishing Rules

Size, bag and possession limits apply to every species here — each species page carries the current verified SA rules from PIRSA. Marine park sanctuary zones are no-take areas. Always check current regulations before fishing.

View SA Fishing Rules

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