Kippax Lake, New South Wales: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Kippax Lake falls in Sydney, part of New South Wales. The water sits 46 metres up. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. Paddington sits 1 km from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Surry Hills at 1.1 km and Darlinghurst at 1.2 km. Nearest other option: The Duck Pond at 1.9 km, 2.7 km away is Lake Northam, Lake Parramatta at 23 km, 23 km away is Simpsons Bay and Spot 5 at 25 km. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Kippax Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Nearby survey and observation records mention Australian longfinned eel, common carp, flathead grey mullet and shortfin eel. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Kippax Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical February readings run about 23°C; by July the average is down near 12°C. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. It sets the rhythm of the year at Kippax Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is recorded parking some 330 m off. A picnic site 460 m off makes this workable with family in tow. Facilities run to toilets 220 m from the water. Bird Sanctuary covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try The Duck Pond, 1.9 km away. The position on Kippax Lake is worth confirming on the day.