Lake Murteree, South Australia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Murteree falls in in South Australia. The bank gives way to dry rangeland. At some 4.64 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. At about 9.1 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. The closest town, Broken Hill, is 392 km away. Roxby Downs is 402 km away, with Quorn at 475 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Murteree

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Work Lake Murteree in sections rather than trying to cover it. Bright light pushes fish tight to whatever cover exists.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical January readings run about 31°C; by July the average is down near 12°C. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. April and May steady things again after the summer heat. On Lake Murteree the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. 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. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lake Wancoocha sits 22 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Murteree for certain.