{"id":226,"date":"2023-12-09T10:58:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T10:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/port-pirie.au\/?p=226"},"modified":"2023-12-09T11:06:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T11:06:38","slug":"fishing-in-and-around-port-pirie-a-guide-for-recreational-anglers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/port-pirie.au\/index.php\/2023\/12\/09\/fishing-in-and-around-port-pirie-a-guide-for-recreational-anglers\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing in and Around Port Pirie: A Guide for Recreational Anglers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"226\" class=\"elementor elementor-226\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-628eadd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"628eadd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ffef754\" data-id=\"ffef754\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-452fc54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"452fc54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.10.2 - 29-01-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/port-pirie.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/port-germein-221-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-228\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/port-pirie.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/port-germein-221-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/port-pirie.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/port-germein-221-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/port-pirie.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/port-germein-221-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/port-pirie.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/port-germein-221-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/port-pirie.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/port-germein-221.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db8c007 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db8c007\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.10.2 - 29-01-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Port Pirie, nestled on the South Australian coast, offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities for recreational anglers. From the sheltered waters of Germein Bay to the tidal flats of Weeroona Island, there&#8217;s something for everyone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44ab1d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44ab1d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.10.2 - 29-01-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Restrictions to Consider:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcaf457 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcaf457\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:129\"><li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:129\"><strong>Catch and Release Only:<\/strong>\u00a0While finfish can now be caught in Germein Bay after temporary restrictions were lifted,\u00a0the taking of razorfish,\u00a0crabs,\u00a0and mussels remains prohibited.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:117\"><strong>Protected Species:<\/strong>\u00a0Always be aware of and respect regulations regarding protected species,\u00a0such as dolphins and seals.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5927d34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5927d34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fishing Hotspots:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd09db1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd09db1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:121\">Despite the restrictions, there are still plenty of spots to enjoy fishing in Port Pirie. Some popular locations include:<\/p><ul data-sourcepos=\"14:1-17:65\"><li data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:81\"><strong>John Pirie Bridge:<\/strong>\u00a0A great spot for catching whiting,\u00a0salmon,\u00a0and trevally.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:141\"><strong>Oil Berth:<\/strong>\u00a0Known for its good catches of yellowfin whiting and mullet,\u00a0especially during summer on the Port Germein side of the island.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:88\"><strong>Old Boat Ramp:<\/strong>\u00a0Offers opportunities for catching garfish,\u00a0tommy roughs,\u00a0and squid.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:65\"><strong>Boardwalk\/Jetty:<\/strong>\u00a0A good spot for catching whiting,\u00a0garfish,\u00a0and squid.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:104\"><strong>Dolphin Point:<\/strong>\u00a0Popular with kayak fishermen,\u00a0offering chances to catch salmon,\u00a0whiting,\u00a0and squid.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:84\"><strong>Magazine Creek:<\/strong>\u00a0A good location for catching garfish,\u00a0tommy roughs,\u00a0and bream.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:73\"><strong>Shag Creek Mouth:<\/strong>\u00a0Known for its good catches of whiting and salmon.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:84\"><strong>Weeroona Bay:<\/strong>\u00a0Offers opportunities for catching whiting,\u00a0garfish,\u00a0and tommies.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"22:1-23:0\"><strong>Mangrove Point:<\/strong>\u00a0A popular spot for catching bream,\u00a0flathead,\u00a0and whiting.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4daa5d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4daa5d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for a Successful Fishing Trip<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93c97a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93c97a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-sourcepos=\"26:1-32:0\"><li data-sourcepos=\"26:1-26:75\">Check the latest fishing regulations and restrictions before heading out.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:57\">Obtain a South Australian recreational fishing license.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:47\">Be aware of the tides and weather conditions.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:74\">Use appropriate fishing gear and bait for the species you are targeting.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"30:1-30:63\">Practice safe fishing techniques and respect the environment.<\/li><li data-sourcepos=\"31:1-32:0\">Consider catch and release fishing where restrictions are in place.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b6097d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b6097d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Additional Resources:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3899fd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3899fd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-sourcepos=\"35:1-36:34\"><li data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:187\"><strong>PIRSA:<\/strong>\u00a0<a class=\"traceable-link\" href=\"https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=fml8e4R-QEU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=fml8e4R-QEU<\/a>:\u00a0<a class=\"traceable-link\" href=\"https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=fml8e4R-QEU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=fml8e4R-QEU<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Port Pirie, nestled on the South Australian coast, offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities for recreational anglers. 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