Fishing at Lake Moodemere, Indigo, Victoria

• Overview

  Lake Moodemere is an Indigo water, Victoria side. It sits in pine and hardwood. The water covers some 69 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The whole outline is near 4.9 km, and most of it is walkable. Start from Wahgunyah, 4.9 km down the road. For a city, Bendigo is 204 km off. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Moodemere

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records collected within a few miles name common carp, goldfish and perch. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Lake Moodemere repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put February at about 24°C and July near 8°C. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish early and late. The season on Lake Moodemere follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A ramp is mapped within 1 km. A campsite lies 1.5 km away for anyone staying over. Toilets show in mapping about 950 m away. 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. Croppers Lagoon at 6.1 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Lake Moodemere before loading the car.