Fishing Whites Lake in Ararat, Victoria

• Overview

  Whites Lake lies within the bounds of Ararat, Victoria. The land about it is pine and hardwood. Mortlake sits 35 km from the bank. Further out sit Terang (53 km) and Ararat (54 km). Nearby, in order: Lake Alexander after 2.9 km, Lake Bolac (3.5 km), Lake Turangmoroke after 5.7 km, Lake Gnarimara (6.2 km) and Salt Lakes after 6.8 km. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Whites Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On Whites Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one. Change spot before you change tackle.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 8°C to 19°C. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. 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 Whites Lake. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Lake Alexander is 2.9 km distant. Confirm before you fish Whites Lake.