Coorong Surf Mulloway

Coorong, SA, Australia · Saltwater · Intermediate

The wild surf beaches of the Coorong and Murray Mouth are South Australia's premier land-based mulloway fishery. Long beaches, big gutters, and the chance of a genuine metre-plus fish from the sand.

Getting there & access

  • Fish from: land-based

The Coorong ocean beach is 4WD-access only and experience in soft sand driving is essential; a permit is required for each vehicle and there are no facilities on the beach. The beach north of Tea Tree Crossing is closed to vehicles from 24 October to 24 December each year to protect nesting hooded plovers. Ocean beach conditions change with erosion and dune collapses, and NPWS does not recommend driving at night or towing trailers there. Call NPWS on (08) 7133 7270 for current conditions.

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Species

  • mulloway
  • Australian salmon
  • bream
  • flathead

Best times to fish

  • Night tides
  • After onshore blows
  • Autumn and spring runs

Recommended gear

Essential

  • 12-13ft surf rod
  • Star or grapnel sinkers
  • Fresh mullet or salmon fillet baits
  • Beach rod holder

Optional

  • 4WD beach access permit
  • Headlamp for night sessions
  • Bait pump for cockles

Regulations and requirements

  • No general SA fishing licence required
  • Mulloway size and bag limits apply
  • Coorong National Park access rules — check before driving the beach

Rules change regularly — always confirm with the relevant fisheries authority before you fish.

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