Lake Millicent in West Coast: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  West Coast in Tasmania is where Lake Millicent sits. Tidal water begins 23 km from here. At about 16 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Supplies mean a trip to Queenstown, 33 km off. After that come Sheffield at 108 km and Deloraine at 110 km. Not far off: Lake Whitham 3.5 km off, Lake Vera just 4.8 km, Lake Dixon 27 km off, Lake Undine just 27 km and Lake Burbury 28 km off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Millicent

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Read Lake Millicent for ten minutes before the first cast goes out. Approach from downwind so your line does not land ahead of you.

• Seasonal Patterns

  February runs about 13°C on average, July about 4°C. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. Lake Millicent runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lake Whitham at 3.5 km is the nearest alternative. Signs at Lake Millicent carry more weight than any list.