Fishing at Ryans Lake, Balranald, New South Wales

• Overview

  Set in Balranald, Ryans Lake is a New South Wales water. It sits at 79 metres above sea level. The water covers around 2.44 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. For supplies, Hay is 58 km out. Balranald lies 99 km off, Hillston another 123 km. In the same area: Lake Bullogal 6 km away, Lake Bungarry just 10 km, Kieross Lake 14 km away, Muloga Lake just 22 km and Lake Waljeers 22 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Ryans Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Ryans Lake fishes better once you know its edges. Fish tight to whatever breaks the bottom.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put February near 25°C and July near 10°C. There is no dead season here at all. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. June through August is cool but far from dead. Plan around that when you fish Ryans Lake. Late summer often means an early start or nothing at all.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Lake Bullogal is 6 km off. Confirm before you fish Ryans Lake.