Manoolcoong Lakes, Queensland: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Manoolcoong Lakes is one of the Fraser Coast waters in Queensland. The coast is 2.5 km away. It measures about 18 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Start from Urangan, 62 km down the road. The nearest city of size is Sunshine Coast, 207 km away. Nearby alternatives: Lake Wanhar sits 6.3 km out, Moondora Lagoon the better part of 7.9 km, Lake Geeoong sits 37 km out, Bowarrady Lake the better part of 39 km and Coomboo Lakes sits 47 km out. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Manoolcoong Lakes

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The tide is the timetable on this water; two hours either side of the change usually fish hardest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bream. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Fish Manoolcoong Lakes to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 26°C in January and bottoms out near 17°C in July. There is no dead season here at all. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. At Manoolcoong Lakes the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Lake Wanhar is 6.3 km off. Rules at Manoolcoong Lakes are worth checking on the day.