Pipe Clay Lake

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Pipe Clay Lake is a lake situated within The Coorong region of South Australia, positioned at coordinates 36°08′34.1″S 139°38′52.8″E. The Coorong is a renowned coastal lagoon system, and Pipe Clay Lake sits within this ecologically significant landscape, making it an interesting destination for anglers targeting species characteristic of South Australia's southern coastal waters.

South Australia licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Pipe Clay Lake and what's needed to catch them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Pipe Clay Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Pipe Clay Lake is located approximately 0.5 miles from The Coorong proper, placing it within a network of productive fishing waters. Deeper channels, drop-offs, and areas with structural features such as weed beds or sandy flats adjacent to deeper water are typically the most productive locations for the species present. The proximity to The Coorong system means that fish movement between connected water bodies can influence where fish are found at any given time.

Know where you can legally fish on Pipe Clay Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

South Australia licenses and regulations

South Australia Boating Regulations

Official Marine Safety SA page on recreational boating rules, covering boat operator licensing, navigation rules, speed and waterway zones, and required safety equipment under the Harbors and Navigation Regulations 2009.

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South Australia Fishing License

South Australia has no general recreational fishing licence - most recreational fishing is open without a permit or fee. Registration is only needed for specific cases (e.g. a registered net or rock lobster pot). This official PIRSA Fisheries Licensing page explains when registration applies.

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South Australia Fishing Regulations

Official PIRSA recreational fishing rules covering size, bag, boat and possession limits for marine and freshwater species, applied per 24-hour period. See the page for current limits.

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South Australia Stream Access Laws

South Australia has no dedicated recreational stream-access statute page; this is the closest official coverage - the Law Handbook SA Water chapter explaining the legal framework for watercourses, water access and adjoining land rights.

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Take Pipe Clay Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Pipe Clay Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Pipe Clay Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.