Walbyring Lake in Wickepin: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Wickepin, Western Australia, this is Walbyring Lake. The bank is 305 metres above sea level. Around 49 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Our Wickepin list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest town is Narrogin, 39 km off. Mandurah is the closest city, 181 km away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Walbyring Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Work Walbyring Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it. Work slowly along one feature rather than covering ground.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 10°C in July and 23°C in January. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. Plan any trip to Walbyring Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping flags this water as intermittent: it can be dry for part of the year, so check before travelling. Walbyring Nature Reserve covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Toolibin Lake at 2.3 km is the nearest alternative. Where Walbyring Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.