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Welcome
to Port Lincoln, the "Seafood Capital of
Australia".
With its population of 14 000, Port Lincoln is a major
commercial centre for the Eyre Peninsula and a popular
destination for visitors. Not only a beautiful township
overlooking Boston Bay, Port Lincoln makes an ideal base
from where to explore the coast and hinterland of the
Lower Eyre Peninsula. The shopping is extensive,
offering everything from supermarkets and department
stores to a myriad of specialty stores. Galleries and
quality art and craft outlets with local products and
souvenirs will add to your holiday experience. |
Recreational Fishing
Port Lincoln is one of the state's most popular
locations for visitors to drop a line. There are many
species and facilities available to cater for the keen
fisherperson.
Jetties
There are a number of jetties located around the Lower
Eyre Peninsula. In Port Lincoln the town jetty and
Kirton Point Caravan Park jetties are open for general
use. There are jetties and good fishing found in the
surrounding towns; North Shields, Louth Bay, Tumby Bay,
Coffin Bay and Mt. Dutton Bay. |
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Beach & Rock Fishing
There are far too many rock locations to list, local
knowledge is essential. Detailed information on the top
fishing spots is readily available at local tackle
outlets.
Boats & facilities
With many sheltered bays and over 40 islands, Lower Eyre
Peninsula is a paradise for all types of vessels; from a
small tinny to large cruisers and yachts. Again seek
information from the local tackle outlets. |
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Fishing regulations;
Size limits and bag limits fro different species, so
carry the latest fishing guide. It's free and you can
pick one up at any local fishing or boating outlet.
Port Lincoln is a base for a variety of Fishing Industry
activities;
Oysters and Scallops, Scale Fishing, Southern Rock
Lobster, Spencer Gulf Prawn fishery, Abalone and
Southern Bluefin Tuna.
Make sure you sample our local fresh seafood. |
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Flora & Fauna |
Lower Eyre Peninsula is truly a crossroads of habitats
in Australia.
The oceans surrounding it are renown for fishing,
however the mixture of gulf waters and open ocean of the
Great Australian Bight means there is a diversity of
aquatic species.
Port Lincoln has proximity to 60,000 hectares of
National Parks; home to a myriad of flora and fauna to
see. Also 250 species of birds have been recorded in the
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History
Port Lincoln was discovered by Matthew Flinders under
his commission by the British Admiralty to chart
Australia's unexplored coastline. The converted collier
Investigator dropped anchor in Boston Bay in February
1802 and Flinders named the spot Port Lincoln after his
native Lincolnshire in England. Only several days
earlier Flinders lost eight seamen near Memory Cove,
including his sailing master, Captain John Thistle,
whilst searching for water. Port Lincoln was initially
considered as the alternative site for the State's
Capital, but was subsequently rejected by Colonel Light
in 1836 in favour of Adelaide. Lack of fresh water
supplies was a major determining factor. |
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The First Settlers arrived in March 1839 aboard the
Abeona, the Dorset and the Porter. There is an historic
plaque at the First Landing site to commemorate the
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Climate
Due to the insulating effect of the surrounding ocean
waters, Port Lincoln experiences a delightful
Mediterranean climate, which is on average a degree or
two warmer than Adelaide in winter and 3o - 5o cooler
than Adelaide during the hot summer months. Port
Lincoln's average rainfall is 488mm or 19 inches, which
falls mainly during the winter months.
Warm summers, mild winters and balmy weather during
autumn and spring, make Port Lincoln an all year
destination for touring, fishing, sailing and other
recreational pursuits. |
Average monthly temperatures
Summer Dec - Feb 25ºC max :: 16ºC min
Autumn March - May 21ºC max :: 13 ºC min
Winter June - August 16ºC max :: 9ºC min
Spring September - November 20 ºC max :: 11 ºC min
Average monthly rainfall
Summer - 16mm
Autumn - 36mm
Winter - 38mm
Spring - 73mm |
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Industry
Port Lincoln is perhaps the nation's biggest combined
agricultural and fishing centre.
Port Lincoln's primary industries include the production
of lambs, wool and beef, Cereal crops including wheat,
oats, barley, canola, lupins etc. Tuna, prawns, lobster,
abalone and scale fish are the major fishing and
aquaculture industries. |
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