Fishing at Lake Adams, Wanneroo, Western Australia

• Overview

  Lake Adams falls in Wanneroo, part of Western Australia. The setting is warm bottomland on every side. The town to know is Banksia Grove, 1.6 km out. After that come Tapping at 3.2 km and Ashby at 4.2 km. Within a short drive: Mariginiup Lake within 2.6 km, 4.7 km out stands Jandabup Lake Joondalup within 7.1 km, 9 km out stands Badgerup Lake and Gnangara Lake within 11 km. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Adams

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists common carp, koi, goldfish and longhead flatfish. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Work Lake Adams in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 13°C to 25°C. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. Lake Adams fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Lake Adams runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Mariginiup Lake is 2.6 km off. Ask locally about Lake Adams if anything is unclear.