Pelora Lake, New South Wales: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Pelora Lake sits in Bourke, out in New South Wales. It sits at 123 metres above sea level. 120 km away sits Bourke, the nearest town. Beyond it, Cobar at 167 km and Brewarrina at 210 km. Close by you have: Ross Lake (4.3 km), Miles Lake about 7.4 km, Utah Lake (13 km), Coonong Lake about 17 km and Lake Mere (32 km). This one is safely inside the regional boundary.

• Where to Fish on Pelora Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Read Pelora Lake before you fish it and the day goes better. The last hour before dark is rarely wasted.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between July at about 12°C and January at about 29°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. The wet months move levels about, which shifts the fishing with them. On Pelora Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Ross Lake at 4.3 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Pelora Lake before loading the car.