Lake Charleygrark Fishing Guide, West Wimmera, Victoria

• Overview

  Lake Charleygrark belongs to West Wimmera, Victoria. It stands 127 metres above sea level. With some 40 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. A shoreline of some 2.4 km keeps the choices simple. You are 49 km from Naracoorte. Nhill lies 61 km off, Bordertown another 66 km. No regional boundary comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lake Charleygrark

  Depth figures are not published 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. Records collected within a few miles name Murray cod, perch, goldfish and golden perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Take Lake Charleygrark a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year February sits at 21°C and July at 9°C. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. June through August is cool but far from dead. The season on Lake Charleygrark follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Lake Morea is 10 km distant. Check the position at Lake Charleygrark before loading the car.