Lake Umaroona, South Australia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Umaroona stands in South Australia. The surroundings are sage and rock. For a base, Coober Pedy sits 376 km out. Further out sit Roxby Downs (401 km) and Ross (544 km). Not far off: Poolyeruninna Lake (12 km), Lake Willawilaninna sits 28 km out, Peera Peera Poolanna Lake (36 km), Lake Pirriepatchillie sits 38 km out and Lake Thoopoocoonallie (41 km). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Umaroona

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. At Lake Umaroona the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes. Approach from downwind so your line does not land ahead of you.

• Seasonal Patterns

  January runs about 31°C on average, July about 14°C. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish early and late. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Umaroona.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Poolyeruninna Lake sits 12 km off and takes the overflow. None of that is settled for Lake Umaroona in what we hold.