Gardner Lake, Western Australia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Albany end of Western Australia holds Gardner Lake. The coast is 1.2 km away. The water covers around 1.89 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The edge covers about 5.3 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is among the larger waters listed here for Albany. Lower King lies 19 km from the water. After that come Bayonet Head at 20 km and Spencer Park at 23 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Gardner Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Nearby survey and observation records mention jack mackerel, samson fish, King flathead and South Australian roughy. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Gardner Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, February reads 19°C and July reads 12°C. Cold never closes this one. 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. Gardner Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• 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. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Angove Lake at 3 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Gardner Lake before loading the car.