Lime Lake, Western Australia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lime Lake in Woodanilling, Western Australia. It sits at 245 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to roughly 1.49 sq km, so plan for one area rather than the whole. On size it sits at the modest end of our Woodanilling list. Wagin lies 12 km from the water. The nearest city of size is Mandurah, 183 km away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lime Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish Lime Lake to its features, not to its size. Structure first, distance second.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical January readings run about 22°C; by July the average is down near 10°C. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish early and late. On Lime Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Salt Lake is 4 km distant. Confirm access to Lime Lake locally before you travel.