What fish can you catch at Moonta Bay Jetty?

Southern Calamari, King George Whiting, Garfish, Blue Swimmer Crab, Tommy Rough. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.

Can you fish Moonta Bay Jetty from the shore?

Yes — Moonta Bay Jetty has shore access.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Moonta Bay Jetty?

Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the South Australia fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's South Australia regulations page tracks them.

SA · JETTY · YORKE PENINSULA

Moonta Bay Jetty.

Moonta Bay Jetty is a walk-on platform over deep water in Yorke Peninsula, with shore access. Anglers target Southern Calamari, King George Whiting, Garfish and more. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Jetty

Access

Shore

Species

Region

Yorke Peninsula

Fishing Moonta Bay Jetty

Moonta Bay Jetty is a named Copper Coast shore mark with official tourism support. It adds a second Yorke Peninsula jetty style after Wallaroo and Port Hughes without duplicating either access point.

What's there

Southern CalamariKing George WhitingGarfishBlue Swimmer CrabTommy Rough

Best conditions: Fish gentle gulf conditions with squid jigs and light baits, especially when water clarity is good. It is a family-style jetty, so compact gear and tidy rigging suit the setting.

Facilities

ParkingToilets

Where it is

-34.05450, 137.56110

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Check the rules first

SA saltwater regs SSOT; check PIRSA rules, Copper Coast jetty notices and current local signs before fishing.

Bag limits, size limits and closures are set by the South Australia fisheries authority and change through the year. Fishare tracks the current rules on the SA fishing regulations page — check it before you keep a fish.

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Moonta Bay Jetty?: Southern Calamari, King George Whiting, Garfish, Blue Swimmer Crab, Tommy Rough. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.
Can you fish Moonta Bay Jetty from the shore?: Yes — Moonta Bay Jetty has shore access.
When is the best time to fish Moonta Bay Jetty?: Fish gentle gulf conditions with squid jigs and light baits, especially when water clarity is good. It is a family-style jetty, so compact gear and tidy rigging suit the setting.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Moonta Bay Jetty?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the South Australia fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's South Australia regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Moonta Bay Jetty come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: SouthAustralia.com page confirms Moonta Bay Jetty and provides structured coordinates. Coordinate used from the page's structured location data.

Conditions change. Access closes, sand moves and structure shifts — check locally before you travel a long way.

Nearest SA spots

Other marks around Yorke Peninsula — species, access and conditions on every page.

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