Olivers Lake Fishing Guide, Horsham, Victoria

• Overview

  Horsham in Victoria is where Olivers Lake sits. What surrounds it is oak and grass. At 3.85 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. Around 10 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. The nearest town is Dimboola, 22 km away. Then Horsham, 25 km, and Haven, 27 km. Water in the same corner: Lake Wyn Wyn at 4.3 km, Lake Natimuk lies 7.1 km on, Mitre Lake at 12 km, Salt Lake lies 16 km on and Greenhill Lake at 17 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Olivers Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Olivers Lake fishes better once you know its edges. Inside 25 km the count comes to nine, and inside 50 km, over twenty.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect February near 21°C and July near 9°C on the long-run figures. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Olivers Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Olivers Lake Flora and Fauna Reserve runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Lake Wyn Wyn sits 4.3 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Olivers Lake should be assumed from this page alone.