Horseshoe Lagoon near Bourke: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Bourke, New South Wales, this is Horseshoe Lagoon. It lies 105 metres above sea level. The water covers some 45 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The nearest place of any size is Bourke, 31 km away. It is 620 km to Toowoomba, the nearest city. Not far off: The Dry Lake 24 km, Bottom Lila Lake within 44 km, Toms Lake 55 km and Sutherlands Lake within 55 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Horseshoe Lagoon

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shape of Horseshoe Lagoon decides where the fish sit. Depth change is worth more than distance from the bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, January reads 28°C and July reads 12°C. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. Spring, September into November, and autumn, March into May, are the strong stretches. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. Horseshoe Lagoon fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, The Dry Lake is 24 km distant. For Horseshoe Lagoon, the notice at the access point is the final word.