Lake Wilson, Western Australia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Wilson lies within the bounds of Nannup, Western Australia. It stands 40 metres above sea level. Roughly 14 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The nearest town is Pemberton, 29 km away. Beyond it, Manjimup at 44 km and Augusta at 53 km. Near neighbours include: Lake Smith a touch under 0.8 km, Lake Jasper at about 4.1 km, Lake Yeagarup a touch under 19 km, Lake Florence at about 49 km and Swan Lake a touch under 50 km. This one is safely inside the regional boundary.

• Where to Fish on Lake Wilson

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Nearby survey and observation records mention western pygmy perch and nightfish. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Treat Lake Wilson as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 20°C, the coldest about 12°C. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. October and November fish well as the water warms. Lake Wilson runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Leave the car at Lake Wilson, about 330 m from the bank. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Lake Smith, 0.8 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Lake Wilson if anything is unclear.