Managing recreational fishing
What you need to know
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Snapper management
Snapper fishing is closed in the West Coast, Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent/Kangaroo Island fishing zones until 30 June 2026.
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Giant Australian Cuttlefish management
The Giant Australian Cuttlefish is one of the largest cuttlefish species in the world. Point Lowly is the only known site where they form large breeding groups.
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Permits and exemptions
You can apply for fishing permits and exemptions for exploration and development, broodstock and seedstock collection, and activities that may contravene the fishing legislation.
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About managing recreational fishing
SA’s fishery resources are community owned. The South Australian Government, as custodian of these fisheries resources, manages them to make sure they are biologically sustainable. Read more in the Management plan for recreational fishing in South Australia ().
Recreational fishing across South Australia is controlled by the:
The legislation is supported by the Allocation Review Committee, which reviews fishing allocations for both commercial and recreational fishing sectors.
Windara shellfish restoration reef
The Windara Reef has been designed to contribute to a healthier marine environment and improved opportunities for recreational fishers.