Fishing Styles
Depending on the time of year WFA fish a range of areas, depths, tides etc. All charters fish around early morning or late afternoon tides when Whyalla's famous giant snapper are at there feeding time.
Also depending on the time of year snapper fire up at different areas and depths of water. In some months WFA fish in very shallow water at night time ranging from 15-30ft. Snapper move into different depths to feed on the smaller baitfish depending on where they are, shallow or deep.
During the day we move out into the deeper water up to 90ft. where the snapper are hiding around the wrecks.
Most fishing spots around Whyalla are man made reefs constructed to hold fish in one area. Reefs were constructed by old car bodies, tyres, stoves etc.
Also depending on the time of year snapper fire up at different areas and depths of water. In some months WFA fish in very shallow water at night time ranging from 15-30ft. Snapper move into different depths to feed on the smaller baitfish depending on where they are, shallow or deep.
During the day we move out into the deeper water up to 90ft. where the snapper are hiding around the wrecks.
Most fishing spots around Whyalla are man made reefs constructed to hold fish in one area. Reefs were constructed by old car bodies, tyres, stoves etc.
7.4m Gallant Fishing Boat
Distance Travel
WFA can travel some distance at times to catch snapper but also depends on what time of the year it is. There is no best time for snapper as they are caught all year round but can be better in the warmer months when the fish move closer to land.
Good tides produce good fish and it is important to get good tides as fish are more active. However sometimes we get dodge tides where there is no movement in the water and can make the fishing a bit quiet. Deep water is best for dodge tides.
Most fishing is done on anchor on top of the reefs. Bottom bouncing for snapper with a sinker on a running tide is most common. However WFA sometimes fish a strong rip where the current is so fast a anchor can not be used, drifting is required in this area with heavy sinkers.
Good tides produce good fish and it is important to get good tides as fish are more active. However sometimes we get dodge tides where there is no movement in the water and can make the fishing a bit quiet. Deep water is best for dodge tides.
Most fishing is done on anchor on top of the reefs. Bottom bouncing for snapper with a sinker on a running tide is most common. However WFA sometimes fish a strong rip where the current is so fast a anchor can not be used, drifting is required in this area with heavy sinkers.
