Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia. It is 112kms southwest of
Adelaide and 13kms offshore from
Cape Jervis. The island is 150kms long and 57kms at its widest point with an area covering around 4,405 square kilometers. The island is free from foxes and rabbits, and has a quarter of its land mass dedicated to protected areas, therefore making the island one of the most un-spoilt refuges in Australia.
Fishing Spots
Kangaroo Island offers plenty of fishing opportunities from its numerous beaches, rivers, jetties and bays. One of the popular spots is
Kingscote which has one of the few jetties that yield consistent numbers of king george whiting, tommy ruff (herring), big
snook, trevally and squid. Bream can be landed from Cygnet River which is south of
Kingscote.
Bay of Shoals is a protected inlet that is abound with whiting, Australian salmon and flathead. There is a nice jetty at
Vivonne Bay where you can land trevally and mackerel, whilst salmon and flathead can be caught on the reefs.
West Bay on the western tip of
Kangaroo Island can provide catches of groper,
rock cod and big snapper from the rocks.
Tips
When fishing for bream, target around creeks and especially behind sandbars as they usually occupy these spots. In regards to king george whiting, use light gear (2 to 4kgs main line, No. 4 longshank hook with light running sinker) and focus towards the deep channels and holes during low tide. Fishing from the rocks of
West Bay, heavy gear and lines are needed to deal with the potential big groper or snapper strike.