Copi Hollow, New South Wales: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Copi Hollow in Central Darling, New South Wales. The land about it is dry open country. Roughly 2.45 sq km of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The shoreline runs about 8.2 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Supplies mean a trip to Broken Hill, 94 km off. Further out sit Wentworth (210 km) and Buronga (213 km). No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Copi Hollow

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists common carp, golden perch and bobby. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Fish Copi Hollow to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 26°C; the cold one sits at 11°C. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. Levels swing with the wet season, which moves the fishing about. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Copi Hollow.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There are toilets 940 m off. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Local rules can differ across the regional boundary, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Pamamaroo Lake, 6.7 km away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Copi Hollow is worth confirming on the day.