Fishing at Moates Lake, Albany, Western Australia

• Overview

  The Albany end of Western Australia holds Moates Lake. The shore lies 3.3 km out. The closest town, Lower King, is 15 km distant. Then Bayonet Head, 16 km, and Spencer Park, 19 km. Within a short run: Gardner Lake 4.4 km away, Taylor Inlet roughly 5.7 km, Angove Lake 5.8 km away, Lake Seppings roughly 18 km and McKail Lake 24 km away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Moates Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. 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. Nearby survey and observation records mention jack mackerel, samson fish and western pygmy perch. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. The shape of Moates Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical February readings run about 19°C; by July the average is down near 12°C. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. It holds true on Moates Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Gardner Lake sits 4.4 km off and takes the overflow. What applies at Moates Lake may have changed since it was mapped.