North Lake

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

Location

-32.0775, 115.8249 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

BluefishGoldlined seabreamTiger sharkKing George whiting

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 Goldlined seabream

  Use berley (chum) to attract fish to your fishing spot and increase your chances of a bite; try a mix of bread, fish scraps, and prawn shells.

• For Tiger shark

  Use heavy tackle and wire leader to prevent bite-offs due to tiger shark's powerful jaws.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at North Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing North Lake, make sure your licence covers Western 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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