Wallaroo is a popular fishing destination on the east side of Spencer Gulf, 160km north-west of Adelaide.
The main attraction for fishos is arguably the town’s long jetty, considered one of best in the state.
Snapper have been caught at the end of the jetty, usually after rough weather, and occasional kingfish.
The end of the jetty is closed with when work is being done, check before visiting with www.portmis.flindersports.com.au.
While the SA snapper ban is in force, jetty fishos target squid, gar, tommy ruffs, mullet and blue crabs.
As with all SA gulf spots, squid are best in summer when the water is clear.
Tommies are best at night.
Blue crabs are best in summer, caught from the jetty with drop nets.
Beach fishermen will find mullet in autumn and yellowfin whiting in summer.
Bream and school mulloway can be caught within the marina.
king george whiting are caught around seagrass, with good spots throughout the bay. Red mullet and flathead are also caught in these areas.
Rock fishing is best from Point Riley to the north, with snapper at dawn during and just after rough weather in winter/spring.
Wallaroo marina has multi-lane ramps.
There is an artificial reef of tyres 9km out, and Jurassic Park, which is a trophy snapper spot, off limits at publication, so check status before fishing.
There are also two small shoals within Wallaroo Bay.
Read about Yorke Peninsula’s other fishing spots here.
Wallaroo Fishing GPS Marks
Wallaroo Tyre Reef 33 51.411S 137 34.384E
Moonta Shoal 33 53.883S 137 34.902E
Riley Shoal 33 53.220S 137 34.951E
Jurassic Park 33 54.700S 37 19.100E
Here is a list of recommended tackle for SA waters.
Here is the SA seasonal fishing calendar for various fish species.
Wallaroo Bay on Beachsafe
Wallaroo tides
SA fishing regulations
SA marine parks
NOTE: Special snapper rules apply in South Australia – more info here.
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