Manning Lake Fishing Guide, Cockburn, Western Australia

• Overview

  Manning Lake is listed under Cockburn, Western Australia. The coast is 3 km away. The water measures roughly 6 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Cockburn are larger. The closest town, Hamilton Hill, is 1.1 km away. Beyond it, North Coogee at 1.2 km and Spearwood at 1.5 km. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Manning Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is tidal water: the state of the tide decides where fish sit, so plan the session around it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include South Australian roughy, jack mackerel, King flathead and crimson-backed sillago. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. The shape of Manning Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year February sits at 24°C and July at 13°C. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. Winter here is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time out. Spring, September into November, fishes hardest, with autumn a close second. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Manning Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. You can leave the car about 270 m from the water. A pier 1.4 km from here gives a platform over deeper water. A picnic site 1.4 km off makes this workable with family in tow. Facilities include toilets around 230 m from here. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. South Lake sits 4.6 km off and takes the overflow. Where Manning Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.