Apoinga Lagoon, South Australia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Apoinga Lagoon is a Goyder water, in South Australia. Elevation runs to 453 metres. The water covers around 1.21 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. On size it sits at the modest end of our Goyder list. The town to know is Burra, 27 km out. Clare is 31 km and Kapunda 47 km. In the same area: Porter Lagoon (11 km), Gordon Lagoon some 27 km off and Diamond Lake (60 km). You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Apoinga Lagoon

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Reed and marsh margins hold fish through the moving hours. The channel is where water moves, and fish follow it. Fish Apoinga Lagoon to its features, not to its size. Approach from downwind so your line does not land ahead of you.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 8°C in July up to 22°C in February. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Levels swing with the wet season, which moves the fishing about. October and November fish well as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Apoinga Lagoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Porter Lagoon, 11 km away. For Apoinga Lagoon in particular, ask before you travel.