Malpas Reservoir Fishing in Armidale, New South Wales

• Overview

  Malpas Reservoir is an Armidale water, in New South Wales. It sits in oak and grass. At 1.76 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The perimeter runs near 11 km, so plan the walk before you start. Our Armidale list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Guyra, 9.5 km away. Armidale is 26 km away, with Uralla at 46 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Malpas Reservoir

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Anyone new to Malpas Reservoir should walk it once before setting up. A boat opens water the bank never reaches, but is not needed.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 18°C at the top of summer and 5°C at the bottom of winter. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish early and late. On Malpas Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is a toilet block some 730 m out. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Mother of Ducks Lagoon is 9.7 km off. Confirm before you fish Malpas Reservoir.