Fishing Brochures

PIRSA Fisheries Division publish several brochures with information and quick reference guides for recreational fishers. You can:

  • download copies
  • contact your local Fisheries Office and ask for a copy
  • phone the FISHWATCH hotline on 1800 065 522 and ask for a copy to be sent to you

FISHWATCH: a service to fishers of South Australia (.PDF) 89KB
Information about the FISHWATCH telephone service that provides information about the latest fishing rules and a means to report suspected fishing offences. The brochure includes a form for reporting suspected fishing offences.

Southern Rock Lobster (.PDF) 358KB
Southern Rock Lobster (text)
The rules that apply to rock lobster fishing in South Australia.

Crab fishing (.PDF) 326KB
Information about the rules that apply to crab fishing in SOuth Australia

Introduced Marine Pests of Concern (.PDF)
Details about introduced marine pests that have been discovered in Australian waters, including their habitat and description.

Intertidal reefs – fully protected in South Australia (.PDF) 2.72MB
Intertidal reefs – fully protected in South Australia (text) 
Information about intertidal reefs and what is being done to protect them.

Shark Response Plan – Great White Sharks in South Australia (.PDF) 871KB
Shark Response Plan – Great White Sharks in South Australia (text)
Information about Great White Sharks, what happens in response to a shark sighting and what you can do to help.

Fishing Regulations – A Guide for Recreational Divers in South Australia (.PDF) 365KB
Fishing Regulations – A Guide for Recreational Divers in South Australia (text)
Information on size, bag and boat limits, closures and permitted gear for scuba divers.

Recreational Fishing – Cooper Creek and Diamantina River - Part 1 (.PDF) 226KB
Recreational Fishing – Cooper Creek and Diamantina River - Part 2 (.PDF) 258KB
Information on size, bag and boat limits and permitted equipment for fishing in Cooper Creek and the Diamantina River.

Cuttlefish Closure Spencer Gulf (.PDF) 242KB
Details about the area that is closed to the taking of any cuttlefish, squid and octopus, and bag and boat limits for elsewhere.

Identifying Caluerpas in South Australian Waters (.PDF) 2.19MB
Identifying Caluerpas in South Australian Waters (text)
A guide to help identify native and introduced Caluerpa species in South Australia and information about the impact introduced species have on South Australian waters.

Port Noarlunga Reef Underwater Trail (.PDF) 514KB
Information about the reef ecosystem and details for divers about the trail to follow.

Don’t Dump Your Aquarium Fish (.PDF) 1.23MB
Don’t Dump Your Aquarium Fish (text)
Explains the impact aquarium fish can have on the environment and on native fish stocks and the rules and regulations to protect the environment from introduced diseases and harmful species.

South Australian Size, Bag & Boat Limits (January 2011) (.PDF)
A brochure with details of size, bag and boat limits for recreational fishing.

Size, Bag and Boat Limits -  South Australian Charter Fishery (.PDF) 752KB
A brochure with details of size, bag and boat limits for charter boat fishing.

Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis
This is a viral disease affecting the nervous system of abalone.  It can cause weakness or death to infected abalone.  This disease has been found in Victoria and we need to ensure it doesn't spread to South Australia.

Best Practices When Releasing Murray Cod (.PDF) 1.45MB
If you are a recreational fisher and catch a Murray cod, it is important that you are aware of how to maximise its survival when released.