Lake Pirriepatchillie Fishing Guide, South Australia, South Australia

• Overview

  Set in South Australia, this is Lake Pirriepatchillie. It sits in sage and rock. Roxby Downs lies 380 km from the water. The big place round here is Adelaide, 846 km distant. Nearby, in order: Lake Thoopoocoonallie at 4.1 km, Pathraootara Lake lies 12 km on, Lake Warrandirinna at 23 km, Lake Pantoowarinna lies 38 km on and Lake Umaroona at 38 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Pirriepatchillie

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shape of Lake Pirriepatchillie decides where the fish sit. Fish move up in low light and drop back as it brightens.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 13°C to 31°C. The whole calendar is open, with dawn and dusk the productive hours in summer. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. June through August is cool but far from dead. Plan any trip to Lake Pirriepatchillie around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Lake Thoopoocoonallie is 4.1 km off. Confirm access to Lake Pirriepatchillie locally before you travel.