Salt Lagoon in Kangaroo Island: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Salt Lagoon stands in Kangaroo Island, South Australia. It stands 2 metres above sea level. At 3.99 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. Shoreline length is close to 6.9 km, and each section fishes a little differently. Size puts it in the front rank of our Kangaroo Island list. Nearest place of any size is Kingscote, 21 km away. It is 134 km to Adelaide, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the regional boundary.

• Where to Fish on Salt Lagoon

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Time trips to the tide table rather than the clock here. Reed and marsh margins hold fish through the moving hours. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Anyone new to Salt Lagoon should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 20°C for February and 12°C for July. There is no frozen season to plan round. Levels swing with the wet season, which moves the fishing about. April and May steady things again after the summer heat. That is the shape of the year on Salt Lagoon. Spring warms the shallows first, so start there.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Unnamed (No.HA43) Heritage Agreement runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Salt Lake is 5.2 km distant. Rules at Salt Lagoon are worth checking on the day.