Lake Corangamite

Tucked into Victoria, Australia, Lake Corangamite is a lake that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Lake Corangamite should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a lake like this down for a day.

Location

-38.1846, 143.4419 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Bidyan perchRainbow troutEuropean perch

Fishing Techniques

• For Bidyan perch

  Target Bidyan perch around submerged structure like logs and weed beds, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what triggers a strike.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For European perch

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the perch are responding to on that day, and use light line.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Corangamite.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lake Corangamite, make sure your licence covers Victoria, Australia and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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