Fishing Lake Poon Boon in Murray River, New South Wales

• Overview

  Lake Poon Boon is a Murray River water, in New South Wales. Warm green lowland runs right down to the water. For supplies, Swan Hill is 28 km out. The big place round here is Bendigo, 198 km distant. In the same area: 2.5 km away is Salt Lake Genoe after 4.9 km, 5.3 km away is Lake Poomah, Lake Talpile after 7.2 km and 10 km away is Lake Goonimur. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lake Poon Boon

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public wildlife records from this area list common carp, goldfish and perch. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. The near bank of Lake Poon Boon is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 9°C in July and 24°C in February. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. On Lake Poon Boon the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Salt Lake is 2.5 km off. For Lake Poon Boon in particular, ask before you travel.