Lake Perkolilli near Hannans: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Perkolilli is a Kalgoorlie-Boulder water, Western Australia side. It sits in dry open country country. Roughly 1.74 sq km of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. It is a small entry by Kalgoorlie-Boulder standards. Hannans sits 29 km from here and is the nearest stop. Perth sits 577 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Water in the same corner: Hannan Lake 34 km and Lake Yindarlgooda after 37 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Perkolilli

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Lake Perkolilli repays a walk before the first cast. Inside 25 km the count comes to one, and inside 50 km, three.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 11°C in July to roughly 27°C in January. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. The wet months move levels about, which shifts the fishing with them. Time your trip to Lake Perkolilli by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Recorded parking is 710 m off, far enough to travel light. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Hannan Lake sits 34 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Lake Perkolilli before loading the car.