What fish can you catch at Wallaroo Jetty?

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

Yes — Wallaroo Jetty has shore access.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Wallaroo 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

Wallaroo Jetty.

Wallaroo 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

Conditions today

Bite

60/100

Swell

0.8m

Wind

6m/s

Water

16.0°C

Wallaroo 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, 0.5 km away. The marked points are the predicted extremes; the curve between them is interpolated.

Fishing Wallaroo Jetty

Wallaroo Jetty is a major Yorke Peninsula shore-fishing structure with official South Australian tourism coverage. It gives Fishare a high-recognition Spencer Gulf land-based row.

What's there

Southern CalamariKing George WhitingGarfishBlue Swimmer CrabAustralian Salmon

Best conditions: Use light baits, squid jigs and crab gear around tide movement and clear water. The large gulf exposure means wind direction should decide where and when to fish.

Facilities

ParkingToilets

Where it is

-33.92, 137.62 ± 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, local jetty access notices and any port-area restrictions 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 Wallaroo Jetty?: Southern Calamari, King George Whiting, Garfish, Blue Swimmer Crab, Australian Salmon. 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 Wallaroo Jetty from the shore?: Yes — Wallaroo Jetty has shore access.
When is the best time to fish Wallaroo Jetty?: Use light baits, squid jigs and crab gear around tide movement and clear water. The large gulf exposure means wind direction should decide where and when to fish.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Wallaroo 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 Wallaroo Jetty come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: SouthAustralia.com page confirms Wallaroo Jetty and provides structured coordinates; species mix is conservative for Yorke Peninsula jetty fishing.

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

Plan the session

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

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