How do you get to mulloway in Glenelg River?

It’s important to fish light and use small lures for mulloway in the Glenelg River system. Not only will you catch more mulloway, but you’ll also get a good by-catch of bream and estuary perch. Good sized mulloway often take 40mm blades but light gear is needed to get the blades to the bottom and working.

What time of year is best for mulloway?

Mulloway are another fish that always seem to grow in numbers once spring hits. In fact, I would rate September right up there with the best month of the year to target mulloway in the estuary. The bridges at Karuah are always worth a shot, as well as both the rock walls.

How do you catch mulloway in a river?

Try to cast toward shallower water working back toward the deep as active fish will move to shallower margins where the bait is to feed and ambush prey. A good sounder is invaluable if lure or bait fishing. Always keep a keen eye out for bait and of course larger predators trailing them.

Where is the best place to catch mulloway?

Their habitat range extends from the upper tidal limits of coastal rivers in near-drinkable water to reefs and offshore gravel beds many kilometers from the coast. They are particularly fond of hunting in river mouths and adjacent coastal areas along rocky foreshores and beaches where baitfish and squid are abundant.

What fish can you catch in the Glenelg River?

The Glenelg River is a long and deep waterway where you can target bream, estuary perch, mulloway, mullet, salmon and blackfish. Fishing is very common near the nelson river mouth with the prized catch being a large bream or elusive Mulloway.

How do you fish the Glenelg River?

Trolling live mullet is the preferred technique especially behind a wooden boat with an inboard diesel in it. You can target these fish also by casting soft plastics along the drop-offs. In winter, vibing the fish up in deep water is the best technique.

What’s the best bait for mulloway?

mullet
Baits. The most successful bait for mulloway are small live fish such as mullet. These fish need to be caught before hand and care must be taken to keep them alive with an aerator and regular changes of water. If using a dead bait it must be as fresh as possible.

What lures to use for mulloway?

4″ Curl Tails are ideal for this style of fishing… You can also use big Plastics in the Surf for Mulloway, suspended 2m – 3m under a bobbing float..with the lure rigged as normal on a nice heavy Jig Head to get the cast out..

Where can I catch mulloway in Adelaide?

Summer is mulloway time at the Dusthole. A decent rising tide is preferred and if it peaks just after sunset, so much the better. There have been mulloway to more than 30 kilograms caught on this beach, but persistence is the key. A few anglers will fish all night, also tangling with various sharks and rays.

What time of year is best for jewfish?

The prime time is between July and September but October can be productive if the cold water hangs around longer than expected. During these colder months the tides reverse order and the highest highs occur at night, unlike in summer when the spring tides occur during the day.

How deep is the Glenelg River?

50 metres deep
Aboriginal people lived in the area for many thousands of years and had an intimate knowledge of its geography, flora and fauna, all of which had great spiritual significance. The Glenelg River has carved a spectacular gorge up to 50 metres deep through limestone and river erosion has created a remarkable cave.

What fish are in the Glenelg River?

Is Mullet good bait for mulloway?

The common sea mullet or “bully” mullet occur around much of Australia’s coastline and are a staple prey for big river dwelling predators such as bull sharks and of course, mulloway.

What size hooks for mulloway?

Hook size will vary between 4/0 and 8/0 depending on the type of bait being used, and either a single or double-hook rig can be used successfully. Mulloway can also be targeted using a variety of lures. Fishing after dark around a change of tide and suspending live baits near the surface or mid-water is recommended.

Where can I fish for mulloway in South Australia?

The beaches of Lower Yorke Peninsula and the Coorong are far more accessible than those out west and also turn on some first-class mulloway action at times, but not with the same consistency.

Is Glenelg River salt water?

The estuary is a seasonally closed, salt wedge type estuary. During low flow conditions the salt wedge of the Glenelg River often penetrates over 70km upstream. The Glenelg is the only estuarine system in Victoria that lies within limestone gorges, with cliffs as high as 40m.

What is the best bait for mulloway?

fresh mullet
Live baits are the best for catching mulloway, otherwise fresh mullet, tailor or yellowtail will work well, and even mulies will do the trick. Mulloway are often difficult to catch because they can run a long way before swallowing the bait, which makes it difficult to set the hook.

What’s the legal size for mulloway in South Australia?

Fishing limits Minimum legal length:46 cm measured from tip of snout to tip of tail. Daily bag limit: For fish 46 to 82 cm: 10. For fish more than 82 cm: 2.

Where to fish for mulloway and bream?

A lot of mulloway are being taken just below Nelson on vibes, pilchards and live baits along with some nice bream on plastics. Nelson up to Taylors Straight and then onto Sandy Waterholes has been turning on some great mulloway and bream; fishing with vibes and cut pilchard is working well.

What is the best time to fish the mulloway River?

Mulloway Fishing Charters will generally depart early afternoon and we will fish into the night depending on the skipper’s recent trips and be using his knowledge to give you the very chance at capturing your dream fish, Matt Cini will be fishing this river regularly keeping you in the hot seat.

How do I book The boat for my mulloway fishing charter?

When Booking your Mulloway Fishing Charter simply go to our Book Online Button on the Top right-hand side of the page, book the boat for your Mulloway Fishing experience it’s this simple.