Maidment Lagoon near Mannum: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Maidment Lagoon lies in Mid Murray, South Australia. Height above sea level is 1 metres. Surface area is around 65 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The edge runs 3.3 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. The closest town, Mannum, is 27 km away. The nearest city of size is Adelaide, 91 km away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Maidment Lagoon

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Reed and marsh margins hold fish through the moving hours. The channel is where water moves, and fish follow it. Public wildlife records from this area list common carp, golden perch and goldfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Maidment Lagoon decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  February runs about 23°C on average, July about 10°C. Fish feed through every month here. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. It sets the rhythm of the year at Maidment Lagoon. As the season turns, fish follow food rather than temperature alone.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Purnong Lagoon is 5.5 km off. Nothing on Maidment Lagoon should be assumed from this page alone.