Sayers Lake in Wentworth: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Sayers Lake sits within Wentworth in New South Wales. The surroundings are warm green lowland. At 12.57 sq km you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. 190 km away sits Broken Hill, the nearest town. Gol Gol lies 192 km off, Buronga another 193 km. Near neighbours include: Gum Lake within 5.2 km, Boolaboolka Lake at 14 km, Brummeys Lake within 14 km, Dennys Lake at 16 km and Brennans Lake within 18 km. This one is safely inside the regional boundary.

• Where to Fish on Sayers Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. At Sayers Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does. Rocky edges hold food that silt bottoms do not.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect January to average close to 27°C, with July the cold end at about 10°C. There is no cold season worth the name. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish early and late. Sayers Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Gum Lake, 5.2 km out. Check the position at Sayers Lake before loading the car.