Coori Coori Tillie Lakes in South Australia: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Coori Coori Tillie Lakes lies within the bounds of South Australia. It lies 27 metres above sea level. At roughly 11.60 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. Roxby Downs at 447 km is the nearest place to stop. Adelaide sits 855 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Coori Coori Tillie Lakes

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Take Coori Coori Tillie Lakes a stretch at a time. Watch the surface for movement before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 13°C to 32°C. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. October and November fish well as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Coori Coori Tillie Lakes. Autumn feeding runs harder as the light drops away.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Lake Tooroopinkanie, 11 km away. The position on Coori Coori Tillie Lakes is worth confirming on the day.