Lake Becking in Mildura: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Becking lies within the bounds of Mildura, Victoria. It stands 38 metres above sea level. Around 71 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 3.2 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Ouyen is the closest place, 55 km off. Red Cliffs is 91 km and Irymple 98 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Becking

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On Lake Becking that means starting tight and working out. There is not much shape to the outline, and the wind crosses it unbroken.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, February reads 24°C and July reads 10°C. The whole calendar is open, with dawn and dusk the productive hours in summer. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. Lake Becking runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. You can camp 830 m off, which suits an early start. There is a toilet block some 830 m out. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Lake Crosby at 2 km is the nearest alternative. For Lake Becking, the notice at the access point is the final word.