Encounter Bay

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South Australia, Australia

5.0·329 catches

329

Logged catches

5.0

Top fish species at Encounter Bay

Japanese meagre

Eastern Australian salmon

Southern calamari

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Encounter Bay fishing reports

0 in · 35 lb

Freshwater drum

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Cape elephantfish

26 in · 11 lb

King George whiting

length · weight

Dusky flathead

length · weight

Serpent eel

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FAQ about Encounter Bay fishing

📍 Where is Encounter Bay located?

Encounter Bay is an inshore water located in South Australia, Australia. Its coordinates are:

36°13′57.5″S 139°37′33.5″E

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🎣 Where on Encounter Bay is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Encounter Bay by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in Encounter Bay?

The most common species in Encounter Bay are:

Japanese meagre - 32 members reported to have caught this fish
Eastern Australian salmon - 19 members reported to have caught this fish
Southern calamari - 13 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Encounter Bay fishing reports?

The latest Encounter Bay fishing reports are:

@LCut14 reported a nice Freshwater drum.
@corbinadams1947 reported a nice Cape elephantfish.
@tmd3893 reported a nice King George whiting.
@tmd3893 reported a nice Dusky flathead.

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