Lake Kee Lia in Moyne: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Kee Lia falls in Moyne, part of Victoria. It sits 1.5 km in from the sea. It is low-lying compared with other Victoria water we list. Allansford lies 4.8 km from the water. For a city, Ballarat is 146 km off. Close neighbours run: Lake Winslow out at 24 km, Tower Hill Lake 24 km, Moyne Lagoon out at 30 km, Lake Mumblin 30 km and Keilambete Lake out at 35 km. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Lake Kee Lia

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The tide is the timetable on this water; two hours either side of the change usually fish hardest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Nearby survey and observation records mention black bream, Australian bass, shortfin eel and flathead grey mullet. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Lake Kee Lia fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 10°C in July up to 19°C in February. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. June through August is cool but far from dead. Lake Kee Lia runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The water borders Lake Gillear Wildlife Reserve (hunting), so reserve rules are likely to apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Lake Winslow at 24 km is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Lake Kee Lia if anything is unclear.