Lake Ranfurly, Victoria: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Mildura, Victoria, this is Lake Ranfurly. This is open low country ground. This is sizeable water at about 2.23 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. Shoreline length is close to 7.2 km, and each section fishes a little differently. On our Mildura list it sits near the top for size. The town to know is Mildura, 4.4 km out. It is 332 km to Adelaide, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Ranfurly

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Public wildlife records from this area list common carp, golden perch and goldfish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish Lake Ranfurly to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 10°C in July to roughly 24°C in February. Heat, not cold, shapes the year here. Levels swing with the wet season, which moves the fishing about. October and November fish well as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Ranfurly. The week either side of a change of season often fishes hardest.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A carry of 960 m from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Lake Hawthorn at 2.2 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lake Ranfurly locally before you travel.