Lake Johnston Fishing Guide, Dundas, Western Australia

• Overview

  Look for Lake Johnston in Dundas, Western Australia. The water sits 310 metres up. Kambalda West at 134 km is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Perth is 462 km off. Others worth noting: Lake Medcalf 36 km and 43 km away is Lake Hope. The nearest boundary is a fair way off. The water gives you a straightforward day if you keep it simple.

• Where to Fish on Lake Johnston

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Lake Johnston fishes better once you know its edges. Follow the birds if you cannot find the fish.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 24°C in January and bottoms out near 11°C in July. The whole calendar is open, with dawn and dusk the productive hours in summer. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. The season on Lake Johnston follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Lake Medcalf is 36 km distant. Treat access at Lake Johnston as something to verify.