Fishing Lake Winjabbie in Roxby Downs, South Australia

• Overview

  Roxby Downs, South Australia, is where Lake Winjabbie sits. The surface lies 113 metres up. Roxby Downs lies 56 km from the water. The nearest city of size is Adelaide, 455 km away. If this one is busy: Lake Richardson after 6.1 km, Lake Arcoona lies 6.6 km on, Red Lake after 11 km, Mirage Lagoon lies 17 km on and Young Lagoon after 22 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Winjabbie

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. On Lake Winjabbie the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort. One good feature beats a mile of plain bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give January about 27°C and July about 12°C. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. April and May steady things again after the summer heat. On Lake Winjabbie that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Lake Richardson at 6.1 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Lake Winjabbie should be assumed from this page alone.