Fishing Red Lake in Roxby Downs, South Australia

• Overview

  Red Lake lies within the bounds of Roxby Downs, South Australia. The country round it is sage and rock from end to end. Surface area runs to roughly 2.55 sq km, so plan for one area rather than the whole. You are 45 km from Roxby Downs. After that come Coober Pedy at 228 km and Port Augusta West at 260 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Red Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Take Red Lake a stretch at a time. Keep your shadow off the water when the bank is high.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give January about 28°C and July about 12°C. Cold never shuts this water down; heat is the only limit. Season rules are a separate question. Spring, September into November, and autumn, March into May, are the strong stretches. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. Red Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Curdlawidney Lagoon is 23 km distant. None of that is settled for Red Lake in what we hold.