Burra Lake Fishing Guide, Morawa, Western Australia

• Overview

  In Western Australia, Burra Lake falls inside Morawa. The surface lies 266 metres up. At some 2.39 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The form is near circular, and the shelter is limited when it blows. Nearest town is Dongara, 143 km off. Perth is the closest city, 352 km away. Within a short drive: Nullewa Lake a shade over 36 km and Weelhamby Lake at 48 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Burra Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Read Burra Lake before you fish it and the day goes better. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 13°C in July up to 29°C in January. The year runs unbroken and warm. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Burra Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Nullewa Lake, 36 km out. Signs at Burra Lake carry more weight than any list.