Catch

The first 4 species listed have been certified as
Sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council

The Southern Fishermens Association representing the fishers in the
Lakes and Coorong Fishery achieved MSC in June 2008.

Coorong Yellow Eye Mullet

Coorong mullet is a salt water and estuarine species that have a unique flavour that lends itself to many recipes.
A soft moist texture and high in Omega 3. 
Medium priced fish. 
Available: All year - less numerous over summer months - Best quality between April and Dec 

Golden Perch

This freshwater fish has a mild, light and delicate taste.  It has a moist medium to firm texture,
which hilds its shape when cooked.  It is prized in Chinese cuisine for presentation as a steamed fish.
Medium to High priced
Available: All year - Best quality September - December 

Mulloway

A Marine and estuarine fish has a moist flesh with large flakes. It has low oil conent and a mild but distinctive flavour.
Large fish are normally presented as cutlets and smaller fish are sold whole or as fillets.
Medium Priced Fish
Available: Best between November - May

 Pipi (Surf Clam or Goolwa Cockle) - Currently Closed Season

Recently renamed the pipi, are harvested from the beach off of the Younghusband Peninsula.
Sand is removed by placing them in recirculating tanks in a certified foodsafe premises.
They have a good meat to shell ratio,medium to strong flavour and firm texture.
Medium priced
Available: Open season is usually between 1st November to 31st May (can be varied on PIRSA fisheries instructions)
 

Redfin

An introdudced freshwater fish. It is very popular especially if you don't like stong tasting fish.
It has a medium to firm texture with a low oil content.  The flesh is sweet and dry.
Medium -High priced (when filleted due to poor recovery rate).
Available all year.

Flounder (Limited stocks available)

Due to the drought over the past 10 years and lack of freshwater flows into the Coorong
this species has had limited access to breeding conditions.  Small flounder are starting to be reported by fishermen.
The quantities reported should result in some bumper catches in a year or two. Keep visiting us for updates.
Medium priced
Normally available in the warmer months - Nov - April 

Carp

Carp have a strong, sweet flavour and are inexpensive to buy.  They can be filleted with the right technique and care must be taken to avoid bones.   Asian cultures cook small fish whole. Medium to firm texture and medium oil content.
Available: All year