Lake Bookar in Corangamite: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Bookar sits within Corangamite in Victoria. Height above sea level is 135 metres. At some 4.51 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The outline measures near 11 km, so local knowledge counts. The nearest town is Camperdown, 11 km away. Terang lies 21 km off, Cobden another 22 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Bookar

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Treat Lake Bookar as a water to read rather than to cover. Approach from downwind so your line does not land ahead of you.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put February near 19°C and July near 9°C. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. Plan around that when you fish Lake Bookar. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Lake Bookar Wildlife Reserve (hunting) runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Lake Colongulac is 5.9 km distant. Confirm access to Lake Bookar locally before you travel.