Pink Lake Fishing Guide, Corangamite, Victoria

• Overview

  Pink Lake lies in Corangamite, in Victoria. The bank is 215 metres above sea level. Nearest town is Beaufort, 43 km off. Beyond it, Mortlake at 45 km and Smythesdale at 52 km. Others within reach: Salt Lake the better part of 4 km, Lake Jollicum just 6.2 km, Paddys Lake the better part of 6.6 km, Lake Oundell just 7.7 km and Lake Gellies the better part of 10 km. Rules can differ a short way off, since the regional boundary is near.

• Where to Fish on Pink Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists brown trout and perch. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Treat Pink Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year February sits at 19°C and July at 8°C. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish early and late. Plan any trip to Pink Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. The water borders Pink Lake Wildlife Reserve (hunting), so expect the reserve rules to apply. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Salt Lake at 4 km is the sensible second choice. For Pink Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.