Fishing Lake Kanbakoodnanie in South Australia, South Australia

• Overview

  South Australia in South Australia is where Lake Kanbakoodnanie sits. Dry open country runs right down to the water. Surface area runs to some 11.28 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. The shoreline runs about 12 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Roxby Downs lies 488 km from the water. Broken Hill lies 556 km off, Coober Pedy another 557 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lake Kanbakoodnanie

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Read Lake Kanbakoodnanie for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put January near 32°C and July near 13°C. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. On Lake Kanbakoodnanie that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Records show it does not hold water year-round. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Lake Tooroopolinna, 6.3 km away. Signs at Lake Kanbakoodnanie carry more weight than any list.