Lake Conway, South Australia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  South Australia holds Lake Conway, in Coober Pedy. The bank is 75 metres above sea level. At 3.15 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. Most waters listed here for Coober Pedy are larger. For a base, Coober Pedy sits 116 km out. After that come Roxby Downs at 282 km and Ceduna at 465 km. Others worth noting: Lake Warrangarrana some 13 km off. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lake Conway

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bobby. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On Lake Conway that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 13°C in July up to 30°C in January. Warm water year-round keeps fish moving through every month. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. October and November fish well as the water warms. Anyone fishing Lake Conway regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lake Warrangarrana sits 13 km off and takes the overflow. Rules at Lake Conway are worth checking on the day.