Holmes Creek Fishing in Alexandrina, South Australia

• Overview

  In South Australia, Holmes Creek falls inside Alexandrina. It sits 0.3 km in from the sea. Ground here is low by South Australia standards. Nearest place of any size is Hindmarsh Island, 6.5 km away. Adelaide is the closest city, 74 km away. More in the same country: Goolwa Channel at about 13 km, Lake Alexandrina near enough 23 km, Lake Albert at about 34 km, Myponga Reservoir near enough 47 km and Mount Bold Reservoir at about 51 km. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Holmes Creek

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Salt or brackish and tidal: fish the flow, rest at slack, and watch the mud on a falling tide. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. Public wildlife records from this area list common carp, perch and goldfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Holmes Creek gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 20°C, the coldest about 11°C. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. The season on Holmes Creek rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Part of this sits inside or beside Coorong Additions (Gazettal in Progress), so read the notices. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Goolwa Channel at 13 km is the nearest alternative. The position on Holmes Creek is worth confirming on the day.