# SA Fishing — PIRSA

> Official guide to South Australian recreational fishing rules and species. (iPhone/iPad app by Primary Industries and Regions South Australia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sa-fishing/id716379848 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Primary Industries and Regions South Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/716379851)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 108 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sa-fishing/id716379848/reviews.md

## What is SA Fishing?

Reel good info right in your pocket. Your must-have guide to fish in South Australian waters — get fast and easy access to the latest in recreational fishing rules, species info, easy catch reporting and more.

This FREE app provides local and visiting fishers up-to-date information on popular species in South Australia and important recreational fishing rules including daily bag and size limits, closed areas and seasonal restrictions, and when catch reports are required. The app makes it easy to log catches (mandatory and voluntary), report suspicious or illegal fishing activity to Fishwatch, and report shark sightings, all in one place.

The official rules for recreational fishing app for in South Australia brought to you by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA).

## Key features

- Recreational fishing rules
- Species information
- Easy catch reporting
- Report suspicious activity
- Shark sighting reports
- Bag and size limits

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sa-fishing/id716379848/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best fishing app

*2026-04-10, version 3.0.6*

It’s really good to know what spots you can and can’t fish at very detailed about areas and fish types how to catch them and so much more i would recommend it for someone who just wants to get out and fish.

### 4/5 — its good

*2024-05-23, version 2.7.2*

it doesnt work for mac though which could be helpful

### 1/5 — Faulty app

*2021-09-21, version 2.6.2*

The App logo has a red dot with a white 1 in it at the top right hand corner which I cannot get rid of. I’ve reported it but it’s still there. Normally this signifies a message or similar and once you’ve read it or acted on it it should disappear.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2020-12-13, version 1.12.6*

For checking sizes of fish on the go and bag limit and boat limit 
The only down side to it need wifi to update

### 5/5 — Very detailed

*2018-03-16, version 1.8*

A great little app with heaps of info.

### 4/5 — Very useful but where's the update ?

*2017-01-08, version 1.6*

As a responsible fisher I'd like up to date information following changes to rules particularly as we fish remote without internet coverage ! Cheers.

### 1/5 — Plugger

*2016-04-02, version 1.5*

Has no easily available information on recreational license ,is a permit req ? 👹🔨

### 5/5 — PIRSA Recreational Fishing Guide

*2014-10-15, version 1.3*

If your a serious recreational fisherman in South Australia,  then this is simply a must have.

This is the PIRSA fishing app,  auto updates to all the latest PIRSA fishing regulation closure information etc.

Five buttons to easily navigate through app Home,  Rules,  Closures,  Report & More.

Pressing the Rules button opens a page with three categories
1.Species Information
2.Gear Information
3.General Rules & Information

The More button has seven categories
1.PIRSA News
2.Angler Diary-keep a photo record of your catch 
   history & list your favourite fishing spots.
3.SA Marine Weather
4.Settings
5.Notifications
6.Contact PIRSA
7.App Feedback

Extremely intuitive well put together,  this app won't disappoint.

I are NOT a PIRSA employee lol,  but this excellent app and no one reviewed it and it deserved that much at least!

### 5/5 — PIRSA Fishery App

*2013-11-17, version 1.1*

Good, very handy tool to stay legal in SA. Update regularly to stay on top of closures and restrictions. Fish ID and additional rules on equipment available. Available on all platforms so there's no excuse not to have it on a phone or tablet, and no excuse if we're busted with illegal catch. If in doubt, check it out.

## Frequently asked questions about SA Fishing

### What is SA Fishing?

SA Fishing is the official app for recreational fishing in South Australia, providing information on rules, species, and catch reporting. It is brought to you by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA).

### Is SA Fishing free to use?

Yes, SA Fishing is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

### What kind of fishing information does SA Fishing provide?

SA Fishing offers details on popular species, daily bag and size limits, closed areas, seasonal restrictions, and when catch reports are mandatory. It also allows for voluntary logging of catches.

### Can I report fishing violations with SA Fishing?

Yes, the app allows users to easily report suspicious or illegal fishing activity directly to Fishwatch. You can also report shark sightings through the app.

### What devices support SA Fishing?

SA Fishing is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed for a mobile and tablet experience.

### How often is SA Fishing updated?

The app was last updated on March 25, 2026, with version 3.0.6. This indicates regular updates to ensure information remains current.

### What is the age rating for SA Fishing?

SA Fishing has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is designed to be informative and easy to navigate.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.7 — 2026-05-13

- Enhanced Species limits visualisation with Map view
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.0.6 — 2026-03-25

- PIRSA Officer reports enhancements
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.0.5 — 2026-03-09

- Fixed issue with Offline map
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.0.4 — 2025-11-29

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.0.3 — 2025-11-18

- Bug fixes and improvements

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## More apps by Primary Industries and Regions South Australia

- [Commercial Fishing SA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commercial-fishing-sa/id719287016)

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