Goolwa Beach is once again open for recreational fishing for bivalve molluscs including pipi (Goolwa cockle), with the season also being extended.
Announced today, the re-opening includes the entire Goolwa Beach from the Murray Mouth to Middleton Point near Mill Terrace at Middleton.
It follows the closure of Goolwa Beach to recreational fishing for bivalve molluscs in January. This was a precautionary measure after detection of E.coli, above what is safe for human consumption.
Water and shellfish quality, monitored regularly throughout the closure period, has now returned to a normal level. It is therefore safe for recreational fishers to collect and eat pipis.
As a result of the impact to the traditional recreational fishing season, the State Government has decided to extend the season by 12 weeks with the new closure date to now be 23 August. This follows supporting advice from the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI).
For full details on the resumption of pipi fishing at Goolwa Beach, the extension of the recreational fishing season, and reminders on the on size and bag limits, see:
- PIRSA's recreational fishing information
- the SA Recreational Fishing Guide app.
