Best Fishing Spots on the Eyre Peninsula
Jetties, estuaries and gulf shores
Few corners of Australia fish as well as the Eyre Peninsula. The sheltered Spencer Gulf coast yields whiting, squid and blue swimmer crab off easy jetties, while the wild west coast offers salmon in the gutters and the deep-water grounds that built Port Lincoln's tuna fortune. You do not need a boat to get started; these shore-based spots reward a rod, some patience and a sunset.
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Cowell
Cowell Jetty
A long heritage jetty over Franklin Harbour, famous for whiting, squid and blue swimmer crab.
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WhyallaPoint Lowly Lighthouse
Hard-running tides off the Point Lowly spit make this a snapper and salmon favourite.
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Tumby BayTumby Bay Jetty & Foreshore
A classic country jetty with calm water and reliable whiting at dusk.
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Cowell
Arno Bay Foreshore & Estuary
Estuary, jetty and boat ramp combine for an easygoing east-coast fishing base.
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Elliston
Locks Well Beach
Steep stairs down to a west-coast beach renowned as one of SA's best salmon spots.
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Streaky BayStreaky Bay Foreshore
Town jetty and calm bay waters, good for squid, whiting and a relaxed cast.
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CowellCowell Oysters & Jade
Cowell's oyster-rich Franklin Harbour also yields crab and whiting close to town.
Check current size and bag limits, and respect closed waters and seasons. A little local advice at the tackle shop goes a long way.
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Image credits
- Tumby Bay Jetty.jpg by AlphaLemur , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons