Tag: fishing

Fisherman lands state industry award

Third generation professional lobster fisher Joel Redman has been awarded the 2024 Industry Ambassador of the Year at the SA Seafood Industry Awards.
The annual...

Mighty catch challenges for world record

Quite a cool, but pleasant weekend across the Limestone Coast saw plenty of anglers get the boats out of the shed and hit the...

Angling action reports flood in

Agreat weekend weatherwise saw plenty of anglers hitting the water and trying their luck. Whether it be offshore, inshore, off the beach or inland, we...

Plenty of big fish found offshore

An ideal weekend of weather across the Limestone Coast saw many boats hitting the water. 
Light winds, flat seas and warm, sunny days were an...

Boaties haul in big fish off coast

Abit of breeze over the weekend made the going a little bit tough over the weekend for fishos, but the bigger boats offshore still...

New virus bans

A temporary closure of collecting Abalone and diving for other benthic aquatic animals is in place in waters in the state’s South East with...

Refuelling facility a step closer at export centre

One of the last pieces of the Portland Marine Masterplan is a step closer to completion with the awarding of a tender for an...

Successful junior fishing competition reeled in

Another successful Rivoli Bay Jetties Junior Fishing Competition has been held with winners announced at a presentation held in Beachport.
Over 150 people under the...

Plenty of fish in the sea!

What an awesome run of weather we are having for the offshore anglers.
All the rough stuff mid-week and near perfect conditions for the weekend.
This...

Snapper limits remain in force

With school holidays under way, recreational fishers are being reminded that fishing for snapper is only allowed in the South East Fishing Zone.
Fishing for...

Illegal fishers caught in blitz

Ablitz on recreational fishers by PIRSA compliance officers in South Australian waters has found only a small number of offenders.
Fisheries Minister Clare Scriven said...

Snapper season nears end

Wintry conditions over the weekend made the fishing a little tougher than we would have liked, but it was not too bad for most...

Abalone disease control shifts to new phase

Fishing restrictions in South East waters established to help control the Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) outbreak have been eased, with ongoing conditions. With surveillance to...

Fishos welcome easing restrictions

Another weekly report brings with it another change in the rules surrounding the abalone virus outbreak.
Things are improving for us recreational fishos with restrictions...

Tricky times for fishos

It’s been a week full of uncertainty again here in the South East, but as I write my report, we’re having updates coming through.
While...