South Australian Marine Fish I.D.

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Bream	A fish highly sought after by land based fishos and boaties all over the state. Can be found along the entire South Australian coastline inhabiting estuaries, marinas and surf beaches. They are good sport on light to medium tackle.
Flathead	Are found in all tidal rivers, estuaries and coastal beaches. Always handle with care as they have spines on either side of their head.
Garfish	Are found in large schools all along our coast line, in river systems, harbors and beaches. Use berley sparingly, just enough to get them interested but keep them hungry.
Yellowtail Kingfish	Can be encountered all along the South Australian coastline and estuaries. These fish fight dirty so be aware of any structures above and below the surface.
Leatherjacket	A fish that is plentiful in S.A. with very strong jaws that can bite through hooks like bolt cutters. Found in any reefy area. Be careful when removing hooks as they have nasty teeth.
Mullet	Are found all along S.A. beaches, estuaries and river systems from February to May. Always try to cast your bait in the same area as the berley and use berley sparingly.
Mulloway	Also known as butterfish or jewfish are found all through the state in estuaries, river mouths, beaches and offshore reefs. Fresh strong live bait put out vibrations and distress signals which will attract their interest.
Salmon	Are found all along the S.A. coastline. A schooling fish, so where there is one there will generally be more to be caught.
Snapper	Known also as Reds, Nobbers and Pinkies are found in all S.A. waters from inshore to as far as the Continental Shelf. When they are touchy use as little resistance as possible, it can make all the difference.
Snook	Are more commonly found near estuary mouths and breakwaters in all S.A. waters. These fish are difficult to hook, use extra sharp hooks, especially on light line.
Squid	Also known as calamari can be caught all year round throughout S.A. Try a light stick at night near your bait or jag to improve your results.
Sweep	Are found around rocky outcrops and cliffs where there is plenty of water movement. Always put safety first when fishing from rocks or cliffs.
Tailor	Also known as choppers and are mainly an ocean species venturing along clean blue surf beaches. Often caught while fishing for salmon. Although it looks similar to salmon it has a more rounded face and a sharp set of teeth. Be careful when removing hooks.
Tommy Ruffs	Are related to the salmon with similar characteristics. Found in all S.A. waters around jetties, estuaries and along all beaches. These fish have very sharp little fins, take care when catching them.
Trevally	Silver Trevally are found in large schools in the clean waters around the S.A. coastline on rocky shorelines and reefs. If the fish are shy try moving the bait up and down, or try another type of bait.
Bluefin Tuna	Generally found in open water in places like Port Lincoln, Kangaroo Island, Port Macdonald and in Southern ocean waters. If a hookup occurs while trolling keep going for another minute as you may get a second hookup.
King George Whiting	Are found in all S.A. waters in sandy holes, around weed beds and schooled up around reefs. If these fish are shy try moving the bait up and down or try another type of bait.
Yellowfin Whiting	Are found in shallow water over sand flats and in sandy chanels throughout the state. Always wear shoes or waders when walking around flats.