Lake Navarino, Western Australia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Navarino lies in Waroona, Western Australia. The sea is 27 km distant. At 1.31 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The shoreline runs about 10 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. The nearest place of any size is Waroona, 6.5 km away. The big place round here is Mandurah, 44 km distant. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Navarino

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records collected within a few miles name nightfish. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Lake Navarino gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect February near 23°C and August near 12°C on the long-run figures. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish early and late. At Lake Navarino the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. This is a reservoir by origin, with the deepest water near the dam. The closest car park is 1 km away, so pack accordingly. A picnic site 770 m off makes this workable with family in tow. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Lake Moyanup at 3.7 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Navarino for certain.