Fishing Pelican Lake in Central Darling, New South Wales

• Overview

  You will find Pelican Lake in Central Darling, New South Wales. It sits at 63 metres above sea level. The water covers some 61 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Most waters listed here for Central Darling are larger. The closest town, Broken Hill, is 184 km away. The big place round here is Bendigo, 491 km distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Pelican Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. At Pelican Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach. Steep banks give depth at your feet and save a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical January readings run about 27°C; by July the average is down near 11°C. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. That shapes the year on Pelican Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try White Water Lake, 2.6 km away. Where Pelican Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.