Applying for a fishing permit

Fishing is permitted at Bundaleer, Happy Valley, Myponga, South Para, and Warren Reservoir Reserves, Aroona Dam, and Beetaloo Reservoir. You may only fish from areas designated as available for fishing as indicated on site signage and markers.

Money raised from fishing permits is re-invested into the management of recreational fishing at our reservoirs, including the fish stocking program.

Please note fishing permits are non-refundable.

Before visiting a reservoir reserve, please check reservoir reserve webpage or the Reservoirs South Australia Facebook page for site notifications and information.

You will need a fishing permit if:

• You are aged 16 and over
• You are under the age of 16 and will not be accompanied by an adult with a fishing permit

Important things to know:

• Fishing is permitted at Bundaleer, Happy Valley, Myponga, South Para, and Warren Reservoir Reserves, Aroona Dam, and Beetaloo Reservoir.
• You will require a copy of your permit and identification when fishing at a reservoir.
• If using bait, please bring your own. Bait cannot be collected at the reservoir reserve.
• The use of artificial lures and flies is preferred.
• The use of burley or fish attractants (including liquid, spray on or scented attractants) is not permitted.
• The use of baits and any associated netting and trapping is not permitted.
• Fishing at reservoir reserves is subject to bag and size limits. All recreational fishing limits apply for a 24-hour period from midnight to midnight. Once you have reached the limit for a particular species, you are not allowed to catch any more.
  • Golden Perch: minimum legal length 33 cm, personal daily bag limit 2 fish.
  • Murray Cod: catch and release only year round.
  • Rainbow Trout: minimum legal length 28 cm, personal daily bag limit 2 fish.
  • Silver Perch: minimum legal length 33 cm, personal daily bag limit 2 fish.
• Carp, redfin and other prescribed (non-native) species caught must be removed from site and not returned.
• Fishing permit holders acknowledge and accept that consumption of fish caught in a reservoir is at your own risk.
• Entry to SA Water’s reservoir reserves is subject to conditions and may be legally enforced.
• Non-compliance with your recreational fishing permit or site access conditions may result in access being withdrawn, suspended, your permit being cancelled or an expiation.

Before you visit a reservoir reserve, please review our conditions of access.

Before you begin:

• Fishing permits are offered for people aged 16 years and over on a 3 day, 10 day or annual basis. Concession prices are available.
• Payment is collected at the end of your application and you will receive an email confirmation with permit details shortly after.
• We will ask for vehicle registration details for all people listed on the permit. Please have these details available.

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