Fishing at Lake Tooroopinkanie, South Australia, South Australia

• Overview

  The South Australia entry here is Lake Tooroopinkanie, in South Australia. It sits at 23 metres above sea level. At 4.28 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. 456 km away sits Roxby Downs, the nearest town. Coober Pedy lies 519 km off, Broken Hill another 552 km. This one is safely inside the regional boundary. The character changes with the season more than with the year.

• Where to Fish on Lake Tooroopinkanie

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Read Lake Tooroopinkanie before you fish it and the day goes better. Rain running in from a ditch brings food with it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect January to average close to 32°C, with July the cold end at about 13°C. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. The season on Lake Tooroopinkanie rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Local rules can differ across the regional boundary, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Coori Coori Tillie Lakes, 11 km out. For Lake Tooroopinkanie in particular, ask before you travel.