Lake Monger Fishing in Cambridge, Western Australia

• Overview

  You will find Lake Monger in Cambridge, Western Australia. Tidal water begins 7.8 km from here. With some 68 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. With about 3.2 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Wembley lies 1 km from the water. Glendalough is 1.1 km away, with Mount Hawthorn at 1.2 km. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Monger

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is tidal water: the state of the tide decides where fish sit, so plan the session around it. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records collected within a few miles name common carp, South Australian roughy, koi, western sand whiting and King flathead. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Lake Monger gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 14°C in July up to 24°C in February. The whole calendar is open, with dawn and dusk the productive hours in summer. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. Plan any trip to Lake Monger around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Boat access is recorded roughly 680 m away. A car park lies 560 m away, so the walk in is short. A toilet block sits 470 m away. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Jolimont Lake at 2.4 km is the nearest alternative. For Lake Monger in particular, ask before you travel.