Fishing on the Eyre Peninsula
The Eyre Peninsula is one of the finest fishing destinations in Australia.
It offers top spots from Whyalla to the Western Australia border, where abundant and varied catches are the norm.
You'll find excellent fishing for Mulloway, Salmon Trout, King George Whiting, Snook and Tommy Ruffs right around the coast. It's also worth keeping an eye out for abalone, Razor Fish, scallops and Southern Rock Lobsters in many bays. Your catch can vary from the succulent King George Whiting and Snapper, to tasty tuna or Kingfish. Blue Swimmer Crabs, sand crabs and squid are other popular species caught on Eyre Peninsula.
Join a fishing charter or hire a boat for half day or longer, or visit any of the attractions along Australia's Seafood and Aquaculture Trail.
Eyre Peninsula fishing charters include:
- Coffin Bay Fishing Charters, telephone +61 8 8685 4355
- Ceduna Boat Charters
- Kathryn 'M' Charters
- Streaky Bay Blue Water Charters, telephone +61 8 8626 1953
- K & R Fishing Charters
- Oceans Away
- Whyalla Fishing Adventures
- Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience
- Calypso Star Charter
- Cowell Fishing Adventures
Fishing competitions
If you're keen on entering a fishing competition, try these popular Eyre Peninsula events:
Australian Amateur Snapper Fishing Championship, 21-23 March 2008
One of the most respected fishing events in Australia covering a range of species and culminating with the snapper championship. Its outstanding success has attracted competitors from around Australia.
Australian Salmon Fishing Championships, June-August 2008
The town of Elliston hosts this annual competition, attracting competitors from far and wide.
