Little Rush Lake Fishing in Cockburn, Western Australia

• Overview

  Little Rush Lake falls in Cockburn, part of Western Australia. The surface lies 14 metres up. About 8 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Nearest town is South Lake, 1.3 km off. The big place round here is Perth, 18 km distant. Not far off: South Lake some 1 km off, Yangebup Lake within 1 km, Kogolup Lake some 2.9 km off, North Lake within 3.6 km and Thomsons Lake some 4.4 km off. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Little Rush Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. This is tidal water: the state of the tide decides where fish sit, so plan the session around it. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Little Rush Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 24°C in February and bottoms out near 13°C in July. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. April and May steady things again after the summer heat. On Little Rush Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The nearest car park is 390 m from the water. Public toilets are recorded roughly 1.3 km off. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, South Lake at 1 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Little Rush Lake before loading the car.