Lake Dutton

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

Location

-31.7715, 137.1306 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in South Australia

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across South Australia. Conditions at Lake Dutton may vary.

Common carpEastern Australian salmonEuropean perchJapanese meagreKing George whitingSouthern calamari

Fishing Techniques

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

• 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 reported in South Australia.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lake Dutton, make sure your licence covers South Australia, 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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