Fishing at Waterfall Creek, Parkes, New South Wales

• Overview

  In New South Wales, Waterfall Creek falls inside Parkes. It lies 606 metres above sea level. It sits higher than most water we list in New South Wales. Parkes lies 23 km from the water. Molong lies 42 km off, Forbes another 50 km. In the same area: Horseshoe Lagoon roughly 45 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end. Head east for the nearest town.

• Where to Fish on Waterfall Creek

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The outside of each bend cuts deepest and holds the better fish. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover perch. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Waterfall Creek gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 23°C at the top of summer and 7°C at the bottom of winter. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. June through August is cool but far from dead. Waterfall Creek fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Parking sits 1.2 km out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Horseshoe Lagoon is 45 km distant. Signs at Waterfall Creek carry more weight than any list.