Codarup Lake Fishing near Manjimup, Western Australia

• Overview

  In Western Australia, Codarup Lake belongs to Manjimup. The country here is open plain. Surface area is around 15 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. On size it sits at the modest end of our Manjimup list. Start from Manjimup, 25 km down the road. Mandurah sits 206 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Codarup Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On Codarup Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put February near 20°C and July near 11°C. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. Plan around that when you fish Codarup Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Oaljalup Lake, 0.8 km away. For Codarup Lake in particular, ask before you travel.