What fish can you catch at Ardrossan jetty?

Tommies, squid, snook, blue crabs, salmon trout and mullet are bagged regularly from the public jetty, as well as a few school mulloway for those who put in the time. It is probably at its best from late afternoon and into the evening, especially from October through until Easter.

Is Ardrossan good for fishing?

Ardrossan is a well-known fishing hot-spot for King George whiting, yellowfin whiting, snapper, mullet, garfish, snook, crab and flathead. The Yorke Peninsula already attracts about a million visitors each year, with about half of these visiting the region specifically to take part in recreational fishing.

Are they catching crabs at Ardrossan?

The Ardrossan Caravan Park hires crabbing equipment and has good crab cooking facilities for guests to use. There are plenty of good crab raking areas to the north and south of the town. There is a size and catch limit for Blue Swimmer Crabs.

Can you fish of Ardrossan Harbour?

It can be fished all year round.

Where can you crab in Ardrossan?

Tiddy Widdy beach
Ardrossan. The best of both worlds, Ardrossan has a jetty for drop nets and shallow waters that are ideal for raking. There’s also a good raking area just north of town at Tiddy Widdy beach. This part of Yorke Peninsula is legendary in the crabbing world, with many reports of bumper catches.

Where can I go crabbing in Adelaide?

They are commonly caught on the Adelaide Coast and most towns on the Yorke Peninsula. Some huge Blue Swimmer Crabs are caught at Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Lincoln, and even Kingscote on Kangaroo Island!

How long is Ardrossan jetty?

Still a thriving sea port today, Ardrossan is now operated by Viterra and is the 3rd largest grain handling facility in the state with the largest elevator tower standing at 74 metres high. The jetty is 924 metres long with a ‘T’ head of 244 metres and a water depth of 8.2 metres.

Is crabbing better at high or low tide?

Slack water (the time around high or low tide) is the best time to crab. During slack water, crabs are generally walking around and foraging since they are not getting pushed around by tidal exchange.

When can you catch crabs in South Australia?

The best months for crabbing are September to April as the waters are warmer and more productive.

Is Ardrossan beach nice?

This is another great beach along the Ayrshire coast. I go here regularly, it’s a nice sandy beach, with plenty of parking, lots of benches and good kids play park. Great fish and chip shops nearby too!

Can you swim in Ardrossan?

Ardrossan is a popular location for Adelaide residents on weekends. The beach is safe for swimming and the views of the majestic brick-red clay cliffs are particularly stunning at sunrise.