South Para Reservoir

Species at South Para Reservoir

Japanese meagreEastern Australian salmonEuropean perchAustralasian snapperGolden perch

Map

Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →

Nearby waters

1. Smith Creekstream2.8 km
2. Gould Creekstream7.6 km
3. Little Para Riverstream9.7 km
4. Pine Lakelake10 km
5. Mack Creekstream13 km
6. South Para Riverriver13 km
7. Dry Creekstream14 km
8. Salt Creekstream15 km

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About South Para Reservoir

Tucked into South Australia, Australia, South Para Reservoir 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 South Para Reservoir should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a lake like this down for a day.

Reference: Wikipedia

Fishing Techniques

• For Japanese meagre

  Target Japanese meagre during low light conditions or at night, and work lures slowly and methodically near structure.

• For Eastern Australian salmon

  Eastern Australian salmon often school, so if you catch one, keep fishing the same area; they are aggressive feeders and readily strike at moving targets.

• 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 South Para Reservoir.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to South Para Reservoir? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. Australia regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at South Para Reservoir — confirm them ahead of time.

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