Fishing Port Lincoln, South Australia
Fishing around Port Lincoln is influenced by seasonal changes. Summer and autumn are prime times for tuna and kingfish, while whiting, salmon, and squid are available year-round. Tides also play a role, with larger tides often producing better catches on beaches. Wind can impact accessibility, with sheltered locations preferred during strong winds.
The land around Port Lincoln features a mix of accessible jetties, sheltered beaches, and rocky shorelines. The nearby Port Lincoln National Park offers rugged coastal scenery and challenging fishing opportunities from deep water rock ledges and surf beaches.
Boating access is excellent, with multiple boat ramps providing access to Boston Bay and the surrounding waters. From here, anglers can explore inshore reefs, offshore islands, and tuna grounds further out to sea. Numerous fishing charters operate from Port Lincoln for those without their own boat.
Top 10 Species
Landbased
- Town Jetty: This easily accessible jetty is a popular spot for squid, especially around dusk and into the night. Small jigs work best in the shallow water near the swimming enclosure. King George whiting, garfish, and tommy ruffs can also be caught.
- Kirton Point Jetty: Located within the Port Lincoln Tourist Park, this short jetty is surrounded by weed beds that attract squid. It's also a good spot for tommy ruffs and garfish, especially when using surface berley. Whiting can be caught in the nearby sand holes.
- Billy Lights Point Breakwater: The breakwater is a good platform for catching garfish. The shallow beach to the left of the ramp is also productive, especially on high tide when using a berley feeder float.
- North Shields Jetty: Located a short drive from Port Lincoln, this jetty is a good spot for squid, whiting and garfish.
- September Beach: This beach produces southern bluespot flathead, especially during the larger winter tides.
Offshore
- Boston Bay: This expansive bay offers diverse fishing opportunities, including whiting, squid, snook, and salmon. Drifting over sand patches and fishing near marina walls and jetties can be productive.
- вокруг Boston Island: A short boat trip from Port Lincoln, Boston Island offers good fishing for King George whiting and squid around the inshore reefs and weed beds.
- Thorny Passage: Located further offshore, this area is known for its tuna and kingfish fishing during the warmer months.
- вокруг Dangerous Reef: Known for great white sharks, but also holds other sport fish species. Exercise extreme caution.
- Ledge: A popular offshore fishing location known for a variety of reef species.
Hot Spots
- Town Jetty: Popular for squid. Fish around dusk and into the night near the swimming enclosure.
- Boston Bay: Popular for whiting and salmon. Fish the sand patches and weed beds.
- Billy Lights Point: Popular for garfish. Use a berley feeder float on the shallow beach.
- Kirton Point Jetty: Popular for squid. Fish around the weed beds.
- Boston Island: Popular for King George Whiting. Fish around the inshore reefs.
Local Bait Tips
- Yabbies: Pump yabbies from local sand flats at low tide using a yabby pump.
- Worms: Dig for beach worms along sandy beaches, especially after a high tide.
- Squid: Jig for squid around jetties and weed beds using squid jigs. Best done at night under lights.
- Mullet: Cast net mullet in local harbors and estuaries.
Bait and Tackle
- Tackle World Port Lincoln: 97 Liverpool St, Port Lincoln
08 8682 4550 - Seamaster Fishing Supplies: 31 Belair Dr, Port Lincoln
08 8683 5130 - Sportspower: 56 Liverpool St, Port Lincoln
08 8642 4358
Emergency & Safety
- SA SES Marine Unit: Port Lincoln
132 500
Radio: Monitor marine radio frequencies - Emergency: Dial 000
