Fishing Lake Kelly in Gannawarra, Victoria

• Overview

  Gannawarra in Victoria is where Lake Kelly sits. The ground around here is warm green lowland. It measures some 2.50 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. There is roughly 9.2 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. It ranks high for size among our Gannawarra listings. Nearest place of any size is Kerang, 23 km away. For a city, Bendigo is 141 km off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Kelly

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include common carp, goldfish, golden perch and perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Fish Lake Kelly where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 24°C in February and bottom out at 9°C in July. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. Levels swing with the wet season, which moves the fishing about. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. Plan around that when you fish Lake Kelly.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Local rules can differ across the regional boundary, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Lake William, 3.4 km away. Nothing on Lake Kelly should be assumed from this page alone.