WikiCatchLake Cooloongup
Western Australia, Australia
- lake
- 7 species listed
- -32.2975, 115.7874
Lake Cooloongup is a lake in Western Australia, Australia. WikiCatch lists 7 fish species for this water, including Bluefish, Southern black bream, Barramundi. The nearest other water we map in Western Australia is Lake Walyungup, 5.2 km away.
Species at Lake Cooloongup
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Lake Walyunguplake5.2 km
- Lake Richmondlake6.9 km
- South Channelsea12 km
- Thompson Creekstream17 km
- Dirk Brookstream17 km
- Lake Coogeelake18 km
- Kogolup Lakelake18 km
- Yangebup Lakelake20 km
About Lake Cooloongup
Lake Cooloongup, in Western Australia, Australia, is the kind of lake where a careful approach pays off. Shore anglers do well casting parallel to the bank along reed lines and overhanging trees, where ambush predators wait. Boat anglers can fan-cast points and submerged humps — anywhere the bottom changes depth quickly. Lure choice at Lake Cooloongup usually mirrors the local forage: small baitfish imitations in spring, larger profiles through summer.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Bluefish
Bluefish are aggressive; use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs and retrieve lures at a fast pace to trigger strikes.
- For Southern black bream
Use light line and fluorocarbon leaders for stealth, as black bream can be easily spooked in clear water.
- For Barramundi
Target areas with structure like fallen trees, weed beds, or rocky outcrops, especially during dawn and dusk when barramundi are most active.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Cooloongup.
Plan Your Trip
Anglers heading to Lake Cooloongup should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Western Australia before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Lake Cooloongup.
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Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.