If there is a fishing Mecca in the world, it is Australia – the Down Under. It is bound by deep blue, beautiful waters on all sides and this makes the place rich with abundant fish stocks. You hire a charter or set out in your own boat, you will not have a bad fishing day – guaranteed. Every where you go, it is no doubt a good fishing location. The various fishing spots offer selective species while some others offer diverse range of species and this is what has made Australia the fishing capital of the world. If you are game for some good rather excellent fishing experience, plan a trip in one of these south Australian fishing spots.

The first name that tops the list is Port Lincoln. This is a popular tourist destination apart from being a major commercial centre in the Eyre Peninsula. If you are in a mood for some battle with the Great White Shark, this is the place to be. It is known as the Great White Shark capital of the world. Not only sharks, here you will also find salmon, king George whiting, herring, snook, squid, as well as snappers. Jetty and Main Wharf are the two towns that are known for offering some great fishing all round the year.

The third largest island in Australia is the Kangaroo Island and a wonderful place to plan a fishing trip too. Filled with jetties, bays, beautiful beaches and rivers, the Kangaroo Island is one of those places that totally make your day. Apart from whiting and squid etc, you will also find breams and flatheads, rock cod, groper, big snapper etc. Vivonne Bay, Bay of Shoals deserve a mention and don’t forget to include them in your list of fishing locations. St Kilda in Adelaide is ‘the’ place to be, if bream, yellowfin whiting, mullet, salmon trout and blue swimmer crabs are your favorite.

Fowlers Bay has a beach that extends from Nantiby to Fowlers Jetty is not a common name to all but those who have patience and wait, pull up some very nice catch. One can find plenty of salmon, big mullet, whiting here. Port Hughes is the most popular fishing location in York Peninsula. Cape Elizabeth, produced some of the biggest or rather record breaking whiting. For snapper and King George whiting, this is a wonderful choice.

When you are South Australia, all you have to do is just get hold of a fishing map. Not all of us are familiar with the fishing venues that are scattered all over the world, but in Australia, you cannot just go wrong if you want to go fishing on a bright sunny day. You are guaranteed to return with some great catches. If you have your own boat, nothing like it, but if you don’t, no problem at all! There are plenty of choices when it comes to hiring a charter.

But to make your fishing experience more memorable and fruitful, make sure to get hold of a fishing guide. The guides with their in depth knowledge in the sport and a little insider information will surely make your vacation an unforgettable one. Start planning your trip now.