Fishing at Boundary Lake, Mandurah, Western Australia

• Overview

  Boundary Lake falls in Mandurah, part of Western Australia. The sea is 4.6 km distant. It measures about 48 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 2.6 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Western Australia listings. Head to Dawesville, 15 km away, for anything you forgot. Further out sit Wannanup (19 km) and Falcon (21 km). It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Boundary Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Treat Boundary Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 13°C in July to roughly 23°C in February. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. Spring, September into November, and autumn, March into May, are the strong stretches. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Boundary Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Lake Clifton, 3.5 km away. Check the position on Boundary Lake before loading the car.