By former Murray River fisheries officer TREVOR SIMMONDS
Mannum is a town on the lower South Australian section of the Murray River.
This area can produce callop, cod, redfin and yabbies, but there is usually better fishing to be had at locations further upstream.
The riverbanks from Walkers Flat downstream have historically been infested by the introduced willow tree.
Good fishing was had by boat at times among the willows, mainly when the trees have full foliage in summer, but where there were willows, bank access was restricted.
Mannum has good boat launching facilities.
If buying a shrimp trap or yabby pot, be sure it complies with SA rules here.
For bait, earthworms work well, but you can’t beat locally caught live shrimp.
Here is a list of recommended tackle for the Murray River.
Murray River National Park SA
Murray River flows in SA
Murray River and other SA boat ramps
SA fishing regulations
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