Brummeys Lake in Wentworth: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Brummeys Lake stands in Wentworth, New South Wales. It sits at 62 metres above sea level. It covers about 12.58 sq km, which means weather matters as much as tactics. The town to know is Broken Hill, 192 km out. Further out sit Gol Gol (206 km) and Buronga (208 km). Also on the doorstep: Dennys Lake 4.5 km away, Victoria Lake (6.7 km), Brennans Lake 7.9 km away, Waterloo Lake (10 km) and Gum Lake 12 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Brummeys Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Read Brummeys Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out. Marks on the bank tell you where others have fished.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 10°C in July and 27°C in January. The year runs unbroken and warm. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. The wet months move levels about, which shifts the fishing with them. The season on Brummeys Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Dennys Lake at 4.5 km is the sensible second choice. For Brummeys Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.