Poolowanna Lake in South Australia: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Poolowanna Lake lies within the bounds of South Australia. Height above sea level is 7 metres. Surface area runs to some 101.14 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. Its shape is complex, and the arms fish like separate waters. Few waters listed in South Australia are bigger. Coober Pedy lies 383 km from the water. Beyond it, Roxby Downs at 443 km and Ross at 487 km. The regional boundary is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Poolowanna Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Read Poolowanna Lake before you fish it and the day goes better. Work slowly along one feature rather than covering ground.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year January sits at 31°C and July at 14°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. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. Poolowanna Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Records show it does not hold water year-round. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Poolarranna Lake at 15 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Poolowanna Lake.