Pool of Siloam, South Australia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Pool of Siloam is a Wattle Range water, South Australia side. It sits 1.1 km in from the sea. It covers about 2 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Wattle Range. Millicent lies 33 km from the water. For a city, Adelaide is 311 km off. The regional boundary is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Pool of Siloam

  This is salt or soda water, not a conventional fishery: do not expect the usual freshwater species here. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. Check the nearby waters on this page for the realistic fishing options in the area. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Take Pool of Siloam a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put February near 18°C and July near 11°C. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. It holds true on Pool of Siloam more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Records flag the water as saline. The nearest car park is 130 m from the water. Mapping shows a jetty some 30 m off. A toilet block sits 130 m away. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Beachport Lake is 0.9 km off. Nothing here settles the position at Pool of Siloam for certain.