Fishing at Lake Maroopootanie, South Australia, South Australia

• Overview

  The South Australia entry here is Lake Maroopootanie, in South Australia. It sits at 28 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to some 10.61 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. With 23 km or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. Start from Roxby Downs, 515 km down the road. Longreach is 566 km and Cunnamulla 566 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lake Maroopootanie

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The near bank of Lake Maroopootanie is often the one people ignore. Small baits catch more; large baits catch bigger.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between July at about 14°C and January at about 32°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. Plan around that when you fish Lake Maroopootanie.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Lake Chewrunganie at 8.2 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Lake Maroopootanie before loading the car.