Boat limits of KG whiting are coming from Port Hughes, Balgowan and Port Victoria. Tuna have improved in numbers and size throughout February, with launchers from Victor Harbor, Cape Jervis and Wirrina all getting onto the fish. Boaties and kayakers have also been doing well at Seacliff. Hand made, jointed wooden wakebaits are great for targeting fish when there is wind and tidal movement and the fish and bait are concentrated. Commercial landings of Mulloway in New South Wales steadily declined from almost 400 t in the mid-1970s to a historic low of 37 t in 200809, and have been less than 100 t per year since the mid-1990s [Hughes 2020]. Speaking of Daiwa check out the new release of the Battler range of spin rods which is sure to impress finesse fishos. Vast areas of the Myponga shoreline are blanketed with huge weed beds, so fishing from a kayak or canoe is highly recommended at this reservoir currently. The lure might not even be wobbling, but the movement and profile of the lure are enough to get a strike. Commercial landings of Mulloway in South Australia peaked at 145 t in 200001 and then progressively declined to 22 t in 201011. King George Whiting were a consistent catch for locals fishing at Arno Bay, Port Lincoln, Farm Beach, and Tumby Bay. Easter also is usually time for good sized schools of salmon to invade the lower Yorke Peninsula, with Beery Bay and Browns beach reliable for fish in the 2kg plus bracket. Small catches are also taken by the Marine Scalefish Fishery (MSF). The biggest fish have come from the Saunders Bank area, which is currently where most of the commercial fishing effort is taking place. Good friend of the shop, Joe Wood and a great catch at Wirrina. [2020], New South Wales Indigenous (management methods) https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/aboriginal-fishing. Wallaroo Jetty and surrounds have been firing for blue swimmer crabs, garfish, snook and squid. Team Member Simon and his mega snook and salmon from Thistle Island! STATUS OF AUSTRALIAN FISH STOCKS REPORT Mulloway (2016) 1 Mulloway (2016) . Download a map of the Coorong waters. Just across the border in Portland fish in excess of 100kg are hitting the deck, and it wont be long before they turn up closer to home in good numbers. The lack of older fish in the age structure likely relates to an ontogenetic migration of individuals from the Coorong estuary to the adjacent marine environment, and the removal of older fish by fishing. Adult mulloway in spawning condition gather in the surf zone adjacent to the Murray Mouth between October and December each year. State-wide commercial catch of Mulloway from 1984/85 to 2013/14, by fishing sector. At a minimum you should be running at least one skirt, a shallow diver and a deep diver. Have a photo of your favourite catch in South Australia from April and want it featured in next month's Tackle World Adelaide Metro Fishing Report? On Kangaroo Island, king george whiting are biting for launchers from Kingscote and out from Emu Bay. Much of the Coorong is very shallow and weedy. Port Hughes jetty has been invaded by rat kingfish at the time of writing so if you are looking for a cheap thrill from the planks grab some lures and have a crack. King George whiting have been consistent for crews working out of Whyalla, Farm Beach, Arno and Tumby Bays. Rat kingfish shouldnt be too far away from terrorising the baitfish around YP jetties, so make sure you pack a bunch of lures and a decent casting outfit next time youre down that way. School mulloway and gummy sharks have been consistent in the surf of the Coorong, and this should only get better as the weather warms up. Team member, Simon reeled in a good haul of redfin at the Warren Reservoir. Tuna are fairly wide spread now, with fish up to 20kg on offer, especially around Liguanea Island, Cabbage Patch and Low Rocks. and likely reflect high abundance of Mulloway in the Coorong estuary. South Australian Research and Development Institute Having a casting rod with a small metal or stick bait on standby is also worthwhile. Tackle World Adelaide Metro Fishing Report May 2023. With freshwater flows finally slowing through the barrages, the Coorong should see good numbers of salmon trout and mullet pushing in on the bigger tides, while Goolwa beach will have bigger salmon, sharks and the odd mulloway. Blue swimmer crabs are definitely on the menu from the metro jetties on the better tides, particularly in the late afternoon/early evening. Tuna are still running out from Victor Harbor, Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island along with some big schools of salmon. The southern bluefin tuna run continues, with launchers from Cape Jervis and Wirrina and the north coast of Kangaroo Island all getting in on the action. Garfish are still firing for boaties and shore casters alike, with Cape Douglas, Hutt and Livingstons Bay all producing good bags. The most recent estimate of the recreational harvest of Mulloway in NSW was approximately 12 000 fish weighing an estimated 90 t during 201718 [Murphy et al. The mullet have also turned up in West Lakes, along with some big mulloway. As the upper 95 per cent CL of this performance indicator is below the estimated level of FMSY (0.15 year-1), the stock is unlikely to deplete to a level at which recruitment could be impaired if the current level of catch is maintained. Fishing mortality is estimated to be several times greater than . Casting on. It has been suggested that a single panmictic population occurs in Australia [Archangi 2008]. Yellowfin whiting can be caught from the beaches between Arno and Tumby Bays on fresh baits and also surface lures such as the Bassday Sugar Pen range. '(iPhone|iPod|iPad)(?!. Kangaroo Island anglers and those venturing across from Cape Jervis in good weather have found big King George Whiting and the odd flathead out from Penneshaw and around Antechamber Bay. Re-analysis of the previous survey done during 201314 [West et al. Click the links below to view reports from other years for this fish. Soon after spawning, juvenile mulloway are believed to move into the Coorong and use this and the adjacent near-shore environment Since 200102, annual age information for Mulloway from the nearshore marine environment adjacent the Coorong estuary has been limited due to the small number of samples and small sample sizes available in most years. Anglers being able to launch good sized metals and stick baits have been finding the most success. Age/size structures are for catches taken by commercial LCF fishers using large-mesh gill nets in 2000/01, . 2020]. Port Victoria and Point Turton are sure to be hot spots. Koombooloomba Dam isnt even on the radar for most northern impoundment fishos.. KG whiting are still on the chew out of Balgowan and Port Hughes. Surf Fishing at Coorong | Chasing for the Mighty Mulloway Pikong TV 184 subscribers Subscribe 36 Share Save 4.6K views 2 years ago COORONG Surf Fishing at coorong 32 mile. The Onkaparinga River has seen mulloway up to a metre in length caught on live baits in the middle reaches recently. At Port Augusta kingfish are still being caught on baits and jigs, but the fishing hasnt really hit top gear yet. The Vexed Bottom Meat jigs are really cleaning up here. Solid bags of good sized redfin are coming from Myponga and Warren reservoirs, while callop and cod are eating all sorts of lures at South Para and Myponga. The Robe lakes will have good numbers of bream, salmon trout and mullet this time of year if flicking soft plastics on the light gear is a more appealing option. Blue morwong and nannygai are also on tap for those keen to bottom fish after getting amongst the tuna, slack water being the best time to drop a jig or bait down into the depths. Worms and sweet corn are the preferred baits. Plenty of school sized tuna are already being caught along with the odd bigger fish too. Fleurieu Peninsula & Kangaroo Island The Samaki Pacemaker in 2m and 6m diving depths are ideal for trolling in these waters. Boat-based recreational and charter catches of Mulloway remain low, i.e. These fish are moving around the lake very quickly, so pack light and keep mobile! Try not to bomb in lots of casts, its better to watch the schools of bait and listen for a boofing jewfish, then cast past and to the side of the bait. With 466,000 fish stocked since 2019, annual stocking will ensure these fisheries continue to thrive. On glassy days the fish will be spread across the flats, especially if there is not much tidal movement. Salmon up to 45cm have now entered West Lakes, providing anglers with some cheap thrills on light gear. Carp fishing will be a good option especially over the school holidays for the kids, with just about anywhere in the River Murray worth a try, including Lake Bonney. Salmon are still being caught at Southport and Port Noarlunga Jetty. What are the Status of Australian Fish Stock Reports, Why are the Status of Australian Fish Stock Reports important for consumers, How are the Status of Australian Fish Stocks Reports done, https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/aboriginal-fishing. San Clemente Island. 24. Earl, J 2020, Assessment of the South Australian Lakes and Coorong Fishery in 2018/19. However, regional differences in genetics, and otolith morphology and chemistry suggest sub-structuring between populations in New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia [Barnes et al. Barrel bluefin tuna of up to 140kg are being caught regularly now out from Port MacDonnell. *Safari\/)', CPUE of those two main fisheries that land Mulloway has been highly variable in the last 10 years. Unlike many east coast fisheries, mulloway in the Coorong are often better fished when there is tidal movement, although Scotty stresses they can be caught on any tide, day or night. Eastern Cove on Kangaroo Island has been fishing well for King George whiting and squid as well as those launching from Kingscote. Scotty switches the hooks for Owner hooks that are a little stronger. Daiwa RPM crankbaits have been cleaning up the goldens at Myponga, while swimbaits and soft plastics are still the standout lures at Happy Valley. Wallaroo and Ardrossan are renowned for their big blue swimmer crabs. Jamie & his son also scored some nice sized tuna at Wirrina! The Cabbage Patch, Low Rocks and the Neptunes are all holding fish. 2020]. South Australian Research and Development Institute (Aquatic Sciences), Adelaide. Some thumping bream have been caught in West Lakes from underneath the pontoons, mainly from kayaks. Pound for pound, sooty grunter are as tough a freshwater sportfish as youll find anywhere. Happy Valley reservoir murray cod continue to eat baits and lures all over the reservoir, when they decide to feed the action can be hectic! Stewart, J, Hughes, JM, Stanley, C and Fowler, AM 2020, The influence of rainfall on recruitment success and commercial catch for the large sciaenid, Argyrosomus japonicus, in eastern Australia. Seacliff and Brighton being the best places to try. dominated by juveniles) and are consistent with those for Mulloway from other estuaries around Australia [Silberschneider et al.