Can anybody fill me in on what to expect with Lake Jindabyne in summer? Recently stayed at the Snowline Caravan Park next to the sailing club on a ski trip. Wondering about a summertime trip or one in September next year. We like the idea of a Kosi hike. On Lake Jindy, is it worth windsurfing, what are the winds like, how cold does the water get, what are the best spots to launch from? What are everybody's hints for trout fishing? Is there still snow in September (eg Blue Cow/ green runs) and do the lifts still run at that time of the year?
Buy trout from snow line garage.
Water bloody cold.
Some spring skiing in September can be good. Can be BAD!
Sailing club in town could be a good spot to launch if wind OK.
Hi Gidget,
Ive sailed it a few times but mainly in March April when the air temp is a bit more normal!
It certainly gets some breeze but there are holes in it...
Last time I was there, I launched from the boat club and headed straight out from there..got all the way to the other side and the wind died...spent a bit of time dogging it back to the car, only to have the wind pick up once I'd packed up!!!!
I spent the year before last in jindy and I was sailing just after the close of the snow season. Very cold water but some nice winds with big chop. People who know me know that I don't feel the cold, So it's probably no a good idea to follow in my footsteps. The summer time was quite good, I did wear a shorty well into summer but eventually got into my swimmers. It works in any direction as you can get access to just about every part of the lake. The best wind was from the south, You would launch from the park just below the main shopping center and sail back on forth across the south arm. Short runs but by far the most consistent winds. There is an old boat ramp there that gives you easy access to the water. Westerlies were also good, You launch from what they call "The clay pit" just near the boat club. Nice long runs out past Lion Island, But beware the wind swell can get massive in this place. There is stories about the local kids surfing the wind swell that has built by the time it reaches the far end. The only other issue is the snakes, They are everywhere. Any I mean every where, even out in the middle of the lake. If you decide to stop and explore Lion Island look around carefully, The Island is infested with snakes.
As for the trout fishing, They go deep in the summer so fishing with a boat and down riggers is the go. Early morning or late afternoon with a spin or fly rod is also good.
Cheers Jase.
Hey folks, thanks for all that info, has been very helpful. Lake Jindy at sunrise in winter is awesome....will be visiting again next year I expect, and having another try at the trout fishing....others had more luck so hope things will look up for us. Was too much snow at Perisher on our last day there, so fishing might be the go!
