Lake Raeside, Western Australia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lake Raeside in Leonora, Western Australia. The setting is sage and rock on every side. There is far more edge than the surface area suggests, thanks to the arms. Compared with other Western Australia water on our list, it sits high. Leonora lies 46 km from the water. Leinster lies 98 km off, Laverton another 150 km. Nothing else of size sits close, so plan the day around this one. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Raeside

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The near bank of Lake Raeside is often the one people ignore. Work the margins before you start casting for distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 29°C at the top of summer and 12°C at the bottom of winter. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. Lake Raeside fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The position on Lake Raeside is worth confirming on the day.