RIVERLAND MURRAY

Waikerie Fishing

Waikerie, South Australia

Overview

Waikerie is a classic Callop town - golden perch around the cliffs, snags and deep holes, fished on bait, lures and vibes from the bank or a boat.

Local Rules & Closures

MURRAY COD - NO TAKE; CATCH AND RELEASE SEASON

Taking Murray Cod is prohibited at all times from the River Murray proper. Catch and release fishing is permitted 1 January - 31 July; targeting is prohibited 1 August - 31 December.

Official source: PIRSA

Quick Info

BEST FOR

Golden Perch, Murray Cod

FISHING TYPES

Freshwater

ENVIRONMENT

Deep river channel with cliffs and timber structure

DIFFICULTY

Beginner friendly

BEST SEASON

Spring - Autumn

ACCESS

Easy

What Can I Catch?

Golden Perch

COMMON

Best: Spring - Autumn

Murray Cod

SEASONAL

Best: Catch and release: 1 January - 31 July

Where to Fish

Waikerie Riverfront

RIVER BANK

Cliff-backed town stretch - golden perch around the snags and channel edges on bait and vibes.

FreshwaterAccess: Easy

TARGETS: Golden Perch

How to Fish Here — Rigs

Soft Plastic Jighead Setup

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.

Running Sinker Rig

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

Prawn

A great all-rounder for whiting, garfish and bream.

Fishing Environments

Freshwater

Best Seasons

Callop best in spring and autumn.

Access & Facilities

LOCAL RESTRICTIONS

Murray Cod: no take at any time. Catch and release only, 1 January - 31 July. No targeting 1 August - 31 December.

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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