Do I need a fishing licence to fish Myponga Reservoir?

There is no general recreational fishing licence in South Australia, so you don't need a state fishing licence. You do need a SA Water reservoir fishing permit to fish Myponga - buy it online from SA Water as a 3-day, 10-day or annual pass at $12, $24 and $39.75 respectively, with concession rates, and carry the permit plus photo ID while you fish. Children under 16 are covered by an accompanying adult's permit, up to five minors per permit.

What fish can you catch at Myponga Reservoir?

Redfin perch are the everyday catch and the main drawcard. The reservoir was also stocked in 2020 with Murray cod, golden perch and silver perch, so all four are present. Golden perch and silver perch are both 33cm minimum with a daily bag of 2 when you're fishing a reservoir, Murray cod are release-only, and redfin - as a declared pest - must not be returned to the water.

Can you kayak fish at Myponga Reservoir?

Yes, though only under paddle power - no motors of any kind, electric included, no sails and no uncertified inflatables. Kayaks and canoes carry about 180m from the Eatts Street car park to the Pink Gum Hub launch, which SA Water currently lists as out of service, so expect a bank launch. A lifejacket of Level 50/50S or higher must be worn at all times on the water. Stand-up paddleboards aren't allowed, you can't go beyond the dam-wall boom, and swimming is banned because it's a drinking-water supply.

Is Myponga Reservoir open to the public for fishing?

Yes - it opened for shoreline fishing in 2019 and for on-water kayak access in 2021. The reserve is open 7:30am to 5:00pm in standard time and 7:30am to 8:00pm during daylight saving, closes on total fire ban days and for operational activity, and dogs are not permitted apart from accredited assistance dogs. You'll need a reservoir fishing permit before you cast.

Do you have to keep redfin caught at Myponga?

Yes. Redfin perch are a declared noxious pest in South Australia and must not be returned to the water. Anything you catch should be dispatched and taken home or kept for the table - they're good eating - rather than released.

Bite Compass

Bite Forecast

Myponga Reservoir

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · Australia/Adelaide

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Weather: Sunny Wind: N 356° · 3 km/h Swell: 0.1 m @ 11 s W Water: 16.9 °C Pressure: 1022.9 hPa → steady Sheltered water: wind direction matters less here

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Wind E 16 km/h

Moon first quarter all day

Water temp 16.9 °C all day

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Activity Forecast

Day timeline

Major Minor Tide Twilight

First light 6:05 am Last light 7:58 pm

Low 12:02 am High 6:44 am Low 1:25 pm High 6:52 pm

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Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

5:30 am → 8:00 am

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First light

6:05 am

Last light

7:58 pm

Sunrise

6:31 am

Sunset

7:32 pm

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10:34 am

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Low tide

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Water Temp (°C)

↗ warming — up 0.6° over the last 3 days

Wed

14 Oct

16.3°

Thu

15 Oct

16.4°

Fri

16 Oct

16.6°

Sat

17 Oct

16.9°

Sun

18 Oct

17.2°

Mon

19 Oct

17.5°

Tue

20 Oct

17.2°

Wed

21 Oct

17.0°

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Wind Map

Wind data (text)

Now: 3 km/h N (356°).

Wind map data: ECMWF HRES (operational), updated every 6 hours. Not for navigation.

Feeding Windows

Best times to fish based on activity score.

Peak

5:30 am → 8:00 am

2h 30m

Good

5:30 pm → 9:00 pm

3h 30m

First light

6:05 am

Last light

7:58 pm

Sunrise

6:31 am

Sunset

7:32 pm

Moonrise

10:34 am

Moonset

1:05 am

Low tide

12:02 am

High tide

6:44 am

Low tide

1:25 pm

High tide

6:52 pm

Nearby spots

Species at this spot

Golden Perch
Murray Cod
Redfin Perch