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Planning your next fishing trip in Gawler, Australia ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular bite times and moon phases, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide timetable, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise bite times and moon phases and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide timetable.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing around Gawler, South Australia, gives anglers easy access to productive freshwater and nearby estuarine saltwater options. With the Gawler River running past town and the sheltered metro coastline of Gulf St Vincent within a short drive, local fishers can target everything from carp and redfin to big snapper, King George whiting and Australian salmon. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Gawler include: Glenelg Jetty, Semaphore Jetty, Largs Bay Jetty, Barker Inlet, West Lakes, Port Gawler, Warren Reservoir, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:14 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    88%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 88% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~3 days on 26th October
  • Distance to earth:
    388,186 km
    Proximity:
    41.1 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Gawler
Full Moon
Mon, 26 Oct
New Moon
Mon, 9 Nov
Full Moon
Wed, 25 Nov

Solunar Bite Times

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    03:26 am - 05:26 am
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    09:30 am - 11:30 am
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    03:34 pm - 05:34 pm
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    10:02 pm - 12:02 am
All times are displayed in the Australia/Adelaide timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +10 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 88% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -11 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Australia/Adelaide • Fri, 23 Oct 19:50 • -34.603, 138.749

Tides Times for Fishing: Fri, 23 Oct

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 2 hours and 51 minutes.
Tide Graph
04:41 am 10:34 am 04:38 pm 10:41 pm AM PM 6.76 ft 1.67 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 04:41 am 6.46 ft
low 10:34 am 2.43 ft
high 04:38 pm 6.76 ft
low 10:41 pm 1.67 ft
Tide Coefficient at 04:41 am is 63
Tide Coefficient at 04:38 pm is 69
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 5.54 ft , Coeff: 42
low: , 3.48 ft
high: , 6.04 ft , Coeff: 53
low: , 2.13 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 6.46 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 2.43 ft
high: , 6.76 ft , Coeff: 69
low: , 1.67 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 7.32 ft , Coeff: 82
low: , 1.51 ft
high: , 7.25 ft , Coeff: 80
low: , 1.44 ft
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 8.04 ft , Coeff: 98
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 7.45 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 1.38 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 8.56 ft , Coeff: 109
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 7.32 ft , Coeff: 82
low: , 1.41 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 8.96 ft , Coeff: 118
low: , 0.23 ft
high: , 6.99 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 1.48 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 9.15 ft , Coeff: 122
low: , 0.36 ft
high: , 6.53 ft , Coeff: 64
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 1.51 ft
high: , 9.19 ft , Coeff: 123
low: , 0.66 ft
high: , 6.04 ft , Coeff: 53
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Gawler

Gawler sits right on the Gawler River and within easy reach of Gulf St Vincent, giving local anglers a mix of freshwater, estuarine and inshore saltwater fishing. Land-based fishers can work the riverbanks and nearby beaches, while boat owners can be in genuine metro bluewater within 30–40 minutes, making Gawler a practical base for year-round fishing.

The Gawler River itself is dominated by European carp, with the odd redfin and native like yellowbelly or Murray cod showing in deeper holes and snaggy bends. Carp are most active from late spring through autumn, particularly after rain when the river colours up. Simple running sinker rigs with corn, bread, dough or worms fished tight to the edge of the main current are reliable. Fish the outside of bends, under overhanging willows and anywhere with visible depth change. Use 8–12 lb mono, enough lead to hold bottom, and keep the rod in hand – bites are usually a steady draw-down rather than a sharp tap.

Redfin and any incidental natives respond better to lures. Work small soft plastics, 40–60 mm hardbodies or vibes through deeper pools at first and last light. Focus on submerged timber, rock bars and the edges of weed beds. Slow, subtle presentations out-fish fast retrieves in the often-murky river water around Gawler.

Downstream, where the river approaches the estuary and Gulf St Vincent, mullet and bream become more common, especially around channels and small rock walls. Light 4–8 lb spin outfits with size 4–8 long-shank hooks and tiny pieces of prawn, cockle or pilchard are ideal. Berley with mashed bread or pollard to draw fish into casting range, and scale down sinker weight as much as the current allows for a natural drift.

Within a short drive, the popular metro beaches and rock ledges of Gulf St Vincent open up a wide range of species. From autumn through winter, surf gutters along the gulf hold Australian salmon, mullet and the odd tailor. A 9–12 ft surf rod with 12–15 lb line, paternoster rig and ganged pilchards is the go for salmon, while a smaller hook with pipi or prawn picks up mullet. Read the beach carefully – target darker, deeper gutters with whitewater at the edges and cast across the formation rather than straight out to featureless water.

Boat anglers launching from the nearby metropolitan ramps can tap into snapper, King George whiting, snook, garfish, squid and crabs. In the cooler months, whiting school on broken sand-and-weed bottom in 4–10 m. Use a two-hook paternoster with size 4–6 long-shanks, small squid or cockle baits, and minimal sinker weight. Keep moving until you find a patch of fish – if you don’t get bites within 10–15 minutes, shift 200–300 m and sound around again.

Squid hold over thick weed and reef patches along the gulf. Drift these areas with 2.0–3.0 size squid jigs in natural browns and pinks, working them with sharp lifts and pauses. Once you pick up a squid, drop a second jig and repeat the drift line to make the most of the school. Garfish and tommy ruff respond well to fine berley trails and very small baits suspended under pencil floats on ultra-light gear.

Across all of Gawler’s nearby fisheries, timing and subtle presentation matter more than fancy tackle. Fish dawn and dusk whenever possible, carry both bait and lures, and stay mobile until you locate actively feeding fish in the river, estuary or gulf.

The Best Fishing Spots around Gawler

Glenelg Jetty

One of Adelaide’s most iconic platforms, Glenelg Jetty produces Australian salmon, tommy ruff (herring), garfish, squid, and night-time snook, with summer whiting a bonus on calm evenings. Best bites track the tides and low light, and the nearby lights draw in baitfish similar to Henley Beach Jetty.

Semaphore Jetty

Long and productive, Semaphore Jetty fishes well for salmon in winter blows, mullet and tommy ruff in the gutters, plus squid around the lights; its deeper water often fires when nearby Largs Bay Jetty slows.

Largs Bay Jetty

Sheltered and family-friendly, Largs Bay Jetty produces garfish, tommy ruff, and squid over weed patches, with salmon schools in gusty weather; it’s a calmer alternative to busy Semaphore Jetty yet shares similar seasonal patterns.

Barker Inlet

A maze of channels and flats, Barker Inlet excels for yellowfin whiting on surface lures in summer, bream around mangrove structure, and flathead on the drop-offs; drifting or wading here complements sessions in the adjoining Port River.

West Lakes

This sheltered urban lagoon fishes well for bream, mullet, and cruising flathead, with occasional salmon trout; kayaking or casting from promenades and jetties offers a quieter option than coastal jetties like Glenelg Jetty.

Port Gawler

Close to Gawler, the Port Gawler foreshore and adjacent river mouth offer access to blue swimmer crabs in season, plus mullet, bream, and flathead on the flats; small boats and kayaks work the channels feeding Barker Inlet.

Warren Reservoir

A scenic inland water near the Barossa, Warren Reservoir produces redfin (European perch) and stocked trout, with bass-style lures and soft plastics effective from kayak or bank; it’s a popular freshwater alternative to coastal spots like Henley Beach Jetty.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Gawler area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.

St Kilda Beach - 24.73394401844km , Port Gawler Beach - 28.91944123823km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 2 main harbours in this area.

Port Gawler Beach - 28.91944123823km, Port Gawler - 29.80848602701km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Gawler. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

South Para River - 0.29259397187km , North Para River - 0.29259397187km , Bergens Gully - 1.64278248683km , Tenafeate Creek - 7.78178127771km , Macks Creek - 9.50150833277km , Walkers Creek - 9.6838442285km , Whispering Wall - 10.12173263218km , Smiths Creek - 10.80073806141km , Victoria Creek - 12.88785551185km , Tweedies Gully - 13.93663634834km , Malcolms Creek - 14.23586130216km , Jacobs Creek - 17.37101851524km , Lake Windamere - 19.55751909046km , Salisbury North Wetland - 20.04577840194km , South Para Creek - 20.06119773245km , Tanunda Creek - 21.39639157109km , Burton Road Wetland - 21.4619140917km , Little Para River - 22.7622937563km , Pine Lakes Ornamental Lake - 22.85486291058km , Pine Lakes Wetland - 23.22889861434km , Kaurna Park Wetland - 23.56244297773km , Little Para Wetland - 23.62722679185km , Whites Road Wetland - 24.67400771832km , St Kilda Beach - 24.73394401844km , Thompson Salt Creek - 25.26080821794km , Gumeracha Weir - 26.0519744005km , Greenfields Wetland - 26.33624580854km , Barker Inlet - 26.68694217569km , Point Grey - 26.85406752775km , Spring Gully - 26.88988167866km , Gilbert River - 27.2336330451km , Section Bank - 27.96286704986km , Snapper Point - 28.01759510902km , Fannells Creek - 28.18796587149km , Gawler River - 28.84384113405km , Port Gawler Beach - 28.91944123823km , Torrens Island - 29.00276196339km , Hawkers Creek - 29.6105831418km , Ross Creek - 29.6105831418km , Port Gawler - 29.80848602701km

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