Lake Lettie in Roxby Downs: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Roxby Downs in South Australia is where Lake Lettie sits. It sits at 26 metres above sea level. With some 21 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Most waters listed here for Roxby Downs are larger. Nearest place of any size is Roxby Downs, 162 km away. Quorn is 318 km and Coober Pedy 322 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lettie

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shape of Lake Lettie rewards a slow walk along one bank. Head northeast for the nearest town.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 12°C to 30°C. Warm water year-round keeps fish moving through every month. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. Lake Lettie runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Lake Marion at 15 km is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Lake Lettie if anything is unclear.