Pine Lake Fishing near Haven, Victoria

• Overview

  Pine Lake is set in Horsham, Victoria. The surface lies 132 metres up. This is sizeable water at about 2.90 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. At about 9.7 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. You are 14 km from Haven. Further out sit Horsham (15 km) and Dimboola (46 km). Within a short run: Taylors Lake 3.5 km away, Dock Lake lies 4.5 km on, Green Lake 4.9 km away, Lake Marma lies 20 km on and Lake Wartook 35 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of state rules.

• Where to Fish on Pine Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Public wildlife records from this area list perch, golden perch, brown trout and tench. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The near bank of Pine Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 8°C in July to roughly 21°C in February. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. April and May steady things again after the summer heat. At Pine Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Being dammed, it draws down in some seasons and fills in others. A boat ramp sits 880 m away, so trailered boats can get on. A carry of 880 m from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Taylors Lake is 3.5 km distant. The position on Pine Lake is worth confirming on the day.