Anderson Lake Fishing in Gnowangerup, Western Australia

• Overview

  Anderson Lake is set in Gnowangerup, Western Australia. The land about it is scrub and brush. At some 2.11 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The shoreline runs about 5.4 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. The closest town, Mount Barker, is 58 km distant. Katanning follows at 66 km, then Kojonup at 84 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground 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. The near bank of Anderson Lake is often the one people ignore. Inflows pull fish in whenever water is moving.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put February near 21°C and July near 10°C. Fish feed through every month here. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. June through August is cool but far from dead. Plan any trip to Anderson Lake around it. The hour either side of first light is rarely wasted.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The water borders Anderson Lake Nature Reserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Cheepanup Lake at 4.9 km is the nearest alternative. Treat Anderson Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.