Cogley Lake Fishing near Scoresby, Victoria

• Overview

  This water sits in Knox, Victoria. The shore lies 18 km out. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. You are 1.4 km from Scoresby. Melbourne is the closest city, 26 km away. Nearby alternatives: Sutton Lake lies 0.3 km on, 0.5 km away is Hill Lake, Lysterfield Lake lies 7.7 km on, 11 km away is Ringwood Lake and Lake Aura Vale lies 14 km on. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Cogley Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public wildlife records from this area list shortfin eel, goldfish, common carp and perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Cogley Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 9°C in July and 20°C in February. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Levels swing with the wet season, which moves the fishing about. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. The season on Cogley Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Launching is possible: a slipway lies 870 m off. There is somewhere to leave the car, 120 m off. Facilities run to toilets 850 m from the water. A nature reserve borders this water, which usually brings restrictions. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Sutton Lake sits 0.3 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Cogley Lake before loading the car.