Lake Somerset Fishing near Toogoolawah, Queensland

• Overview

  Lake Somerset belongs to Somerset, Queensland. The bank is 99 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to some 37.62 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. With about 129 km of shoreline, local advice saves a lot of walking. Supplies mean a trip to Toogoolawah, 18 km off. Kilcoy lies 19 km off, Esk another 19 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Somerset

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include goldfish, Australian bass and golden perch. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Read Lake Somerset for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 13°C in July to roughly 24°C in January. Warmth runs the whole year, so timing is about the hour, not the month. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. October and November fish well as the water warms. Time your trip to Lake Somerset by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is a launch about 1.4 km from the bank. You can park 150 m away and walk in from there. Mapping shows a campsite some 980 m from the water. Mapping shows a picnic spot within 1.4 km. Toilets show in mapping about 660 m away. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Lake Wivenhoe is 24 km off. Ask locally about Lake Somerset if anything is unclear.