Ita Lake Fishing Guide, Balranald, New South Wales

• Overview

  New South Wales holds Ita Lake, in Balranald. Elevation runs to 76 metres. It covers about 10.25 sq km, which means weather matters as much as tactics. On our Balranald list it sits near the top for size. Hay is the closest town at 56 km. It is 275 km to Bendigo, the nearest city. Within a short drive: Reedy Lake out at 8.7 km, Meginleys Lake at 13 km, Muloga Lake out at 14 km, Clear Lake at 20 km and Lake Bungarry out at 21 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Ita Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Treat Ita Lake as a water to read rather than to cover. The mouth of any inflow is worth an hour after rain.

• Seasonal Patterns

  February runs about 25°C on average, July about 10°C. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. Spring, September into November, fishes hardest, with autumn a close second. It holds true on Ita Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Reedy Lake, 8.7 km out. Check the position on Ita Lake before loading the car.