What fish can you catch at Port Hughes Jetty?

King George Whiting, Southern Calamari, Garfish, Australian Salmon, Blue Swimmer Crab. 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 Port Hughes Jetty from the shore?

Yes — Port Hughes Jetty has shore access.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Port Hughes 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

Port Hughes Jetty.

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

Spot type

Jetty

Access

Shore

Species

Region

Yorke Peninsula

Conditions today

Bite

60/100

Swell

0.9m

Wind

6m/s

Water

15.9°C

Port Hughes Jetty is rated HOLD · 60/100 for fishing today, and the best day in the next week is Thu, 17 Sept at 70/100.

Scored from tide, wind, swell, pressure and light for this location. Generated 2026-09-16 and refreshed daily — open the app for the current hour.

Tide today

Predicted from harmonic constituents at Wallaroo, 17.8 km away. The marked points are the predicted extremes; the curve between them is interpolated.

Fishing Port Hughes Jetty

Port Hughes Jetty is a named Yorke Peninsula fishing structure with official tourism coordinates. It adds west-side gulf jetty coverage that is distinct from the already-covered Rapid Bay row.

What's there

King George WhitingSouthern CalamariGarfishAustralian SalmonBlue Swimmer Crab

Best conditions: Fish calmer Gulf Spencer conditions with light baits, squid jigs or crab gear, adjusting to water clarity and wind. Early, late and evening sessions can be more comfortable on a busy holiday jetty.

Facilities

ParkingToilets

Where it is

-34.08, 137.54 ± 2 km

Approximate area, not an exact mark. Fishare publishes fishing spots to a ~2 km range — the spot is somewhere inside this circle.

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Check the rules first

SA saltwater regs SSOT; check PIRSA rules, Yorke Peninsula jetty notices and local access 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 Port Hughes Jetty?: King George Whiting, Southern Calamari, Garfish, Australian Salmon, Blue Swimmer Crab. 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 Port Hughes Jetty from the shore?: Yes — Port Hughes Jetty has shore access.
When is the best time to fish Port Hughes Jetty?: Fish calmer Gulf Spencer conditions with light baits, squid jigs or crab gear, adjusting to water clarity and wind. Early, late and evening sessions can be more comfortable on a busy holiday jetty.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Port Hughes 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 Port Hughes Jetty come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: SouthAustralia.com page confirms Port Hughes Jetty and provides structured coordinates; regional fishing sources were checked for common species mix.

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

Plan the session

Fishing Port Hughes Jetty? Check the tide window, the launch options and whether the fish are actually biting before you go.

Nearest SA spots

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

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