Silver Lake Fishing in West Wimmera, Victoria

• Overview

  You will find Silver Lake in West Wimmera, Victoria. Elevation runs to 164 metres. It measures about 12 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is a small entry by West Wimmera standards. Naracoorte lies 66 km from the water. Haven is 67 km and Nhill 68 km. Near neighbours: Maryvale Swamp at 5.7 km, 6.5 km out stands Lake Charam, Lake Moinmuick at 6.7 km, 7.5 km out stands Lake Moinalwar and Lake Awonga at 7.6 km. This one is safely inside the regional boundary.

• Where to Fish on Silver Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. At Silver Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach. Change depth before you change bait.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 20°C in February and bottom out at 8°C in July. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. It holds true on Silver Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Silver Lake Wildlife Reserve (hunting) runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Maryvale Swamp at 5.7 km is the sensible second choice. Where Silver Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.