Jaka Lake Fishing near Haven, Victoria

• Overview

  Jaka Lake lies in Horsham, in Victoria. It stands 130 metres above sea level. Haven lies 35 km from the water. Ballarat is the closest city, 200 km away. Neighbouring water: Heards Lake a shade over 2.6 km, Saint Marys Lake 5.6 km away, Lake Clarkes a shade over 8 km, Lake Carchap 9.4 km away and Mitre Lake a shade over 11 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Jaka Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Jaka Lake fishes better once you know its edges. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical February readings run about 21°C; by July the average is down near 8°C. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. Spring, September into November, fishes hardest, with autumn a close second. Expect Jaka Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Heards Lake, 2.6 km out. For Jaka Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.