Fishing at The Salt Lakes, Wentworth, New South Wales

• Overview

  The Salt Lakes sits within Wentworth in New South Wales. Elevation runs to 37 metres. The water covers around 3.68 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The closest town, Wentworth, is 66 km away. The nearest city of size is Adelaide, 364 km away. Also on the doorstep: Nearie Lake out at 34 km, Windamingle Lake roughly 44 km, Toora Lake out at 48 km, Blue Lake roughly 53 km and Rotten Lake out at 54 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on The Salt Lakes

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish The Salt Lakes to its features, not to its size. Wind decides which bank is worth your time on the day.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year January sits at 26°C and July at 10°C. There is no cold season worth the name. Spring, September into November, and autumn, March into May, are the strong stretches. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish early and late. It sets the rhythm of the year at The Salt Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Nearie Lake at 34 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish The Salt Lakes.