Fishing at Brennans Lake, Wentworth, New South Wales

• Overview

  Brennans Lake lies within the bounds of Wentworth, New South Wales. It stands 57 metres above sea level. It measures some 5.97 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. The closest town, Broken Hill, is 185 km distant. It is 478 km to Bendigo, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one set of state rules.

• Where to Fish on Brennans Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shape of Brennans Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank. Change depth before you change bait.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between July at about 11°C and January at about 27°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. Plan any trip to Brennans Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Dennys Lake, 3.4 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Brennans Lake locally before you travel.