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Guide to the Inland Angling Waters of Victoria
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Basins Map | Angling Waters A-Z
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Loddon River Basin South
Angling Waters of the Loddon River Basin 7 South
Andersons Lagoon (see Hepburn Lagoon) G 12
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Barkers
Creek Reservoir, Harcourt J 8
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58ha. 2,900ML. Toilet block, car park, no camping facilities.
The reservoir is located in farmland and surrounded by river red gums. It is up to 14m deep with a silt/sand substrate and extensive shallow margins with abundant weed growth. Barkers Creek flows into the lake where there is abundant debris. Swimming and boating is prohibited and bank fishing only is allowed. Contains abundant redfin to 1.5kg (av. 400g), abundant brown trout to 2.2kg (av. 500g), and rainbow trout from a stocking in 2002, goldfish, tench to 2.5kg and flat-headed gudgeon.
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Fishing with bait is usually productive and redfin fishing is best in the summer. Barkers Creek downstream of the Reservoir serves as an important fishery for junior anglers. It was planned to lower the water level in the reservoir during 2002 for maintenance. This has been postponed for a year due to the already existing low water level and anticipated dry summer and high water demand. After the maintenance work is completed, it is likely that the use of the lake will be reviewed. It will probably be developed as a multi-purpose public area but the water level may be permanently lowered to reduce loss by evaporation.
There should be an opportunity for public input into the management plan. Stocked annually with brown trout and rainbow trout although rainbow trout releases have dominated in recent years.
Bet
Bet Creek, Dunolly D 8
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A small creek flowing through bush and farmland, gravel and mud bed. Becomes a series of deep holes near Laanecoorie Reservoir. Contains carp, small redfin, goldfish and tench. Reported to also carry some blackfish, a few brown trout and occasional Murray cod. Stocked with golden perch in 1991 but stocking not continued. Last stocked with trout in 1962.
Birch
Creek, Clunes F 12
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SW DPI. Also called Bullarook Creek.
Flows mainly through farmland, rock, boulders, gravel and mud bed. Has low flow during summer. Riparian vegetation is mostly willow upstream of Clunes, which have choked various parts of the stream. (North Central Catchment Management Authority has started a willow removal program).
Downstream of Clunes there is access at the Newstead-Clunes Road. Here the river flows in a steep valley through moderately sloping terrain. It is 6m wide with an average depth of 80cm and pools and gutters to 100cm deep. It has good fish habitat in the runs and pools and abundant instream fish cover.
Riparian vegetation of canegrass, blackberry and willows can restrict access to the banks. Contains a self-supporting brown trout population in areas of suitable habitat with trout to 1.2kg (av. 300g), also redfin to 600g, goldfish, Australian smelt, mountain galaxias and abundant small blackfish to 300g in the Smeaton area. Trout stocking has been tried but contributed nothing to the existing natural population.
Bullarook Creek (see Birch Creek) F 12
Bullarto
Reservoir, Daylesford J 12
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2.5ha. 200ML. SW DPI.
The domestic water supply for Daylesford and Hepburn, surrounded by forest. Bank fishing only is permitted and then only with a permit issued by the Central Highlands Region Water Authority. Stocked annually with brown trout and rainbow trout.
Cairn
Curran Reservoir, Newstead G 8
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1,900ha. 148,000ML. Boat ramps, caravan park, all camping facilities.
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A large, deep storage supplying irrigation water to the Loddon River system and the western half of the Goulburn-Murray irrigation district. It is surrounded by farmland and although most of the reservoir is deep, there are extensive shallows at the southern end with abundant aquatic weed at times. There are large fluctuations in water level and the shoreline is devoid of trees.
There are four main access points, two on the western side of the lake and accessible from the Baringhup Road (turn off the Pyrenees Highway at Middle Creek); and two on the eastern side (Woolshed Bay near the wall and accessible from Baringhup township, and Welshmans Reef near the south-east corner of the reservoir).
There is a caravan and camping area at Welshmans Reef and basic facilities at the other three. Contains abundant redfin to 2kg (av. 900g), brown trout, av. 1kg, (max. 3.2kg), golden perch usually 1-2kg but up to 9kg, tench to 2kg and goldfish to 1kg. In recent years, redfin fishing has been good. Best catches are made in the late spring/early summer in deep water. Yabbies are the main food eaten by redfin in this lake and should be tried as bait on a running sinker. Jigging and jagging for redfin, particularly in the deeper water is also becoming very popular.
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Trout fishing has been poor while the water level has been low and continuing to fall. When the lake is full, the large shallow area in the south between Joyces Creek and the Loddon River can be productive for large trout. Mudeye and Japanese clams are good baits and a large range of trolled lures have been successful. Fishing for golden perch with lures or bait improves during October to November as fish become more active. Catches of this species have been rather sparse in 2002 despite regular stocking since 1994.
Murray cod have been stocked on five occasions since 1994. A small number of Murray cod appear to be present although seldom taken by anglers. Stocked annually with brown trout, golden perch and Murray cod. This is one of the ten waters in which the relative effectiveness of fingerling and yearling trout stocking is currently being evaluated.
Cosgrove
Reservoir, Creswick G 13
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20ha. SW DPI.
A domestic water storage managed by the Central Highlands Region Water Authority. Boating and wading are prohibited and a written permit, available from the water authority, is required for fishing. There are few shallows and the banks are bare and eroded as a result of the fluctuating water level. Contains brown trout to 700g, tench to 600g and redfin to 1.1kg. Not a particularly productive water but it is regularly fished. Good fly-fishing from the shoreline in the western end of the reservoir. Stocked annually with brown trout.
Creswick
Creek, Creswick E 12
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SW DPI.
Headwater of the Birch-Tullaroop Creek system. The catchment is highly modified farmland and has been mined for gold. Riparian vegetation is gorse, cumbungi and grass, with a small area of forest just downstream of Cosgrave Reservoir at Creswick. Substrate is gravel and rubble and some clay. A very shallow creek with some small pools 60-110cm deep. There is seldom any flow in the upper reaches during summer. The lower reaches near Clunes contain redfin to 350g, good numbers of small brown trout, tench, numerous small blackfish, mountain galaxias and Australian smelt. Last stocked with trout in 1958
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Crusoe
Reservoir, Bendigo I 6
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35ha. 1,520ML. Controlled by Coliban Region Water Authority but is to be transferred to the City of Greater Bendigo.
A domestic water storage surrounded by box ironbark forest and located on the outskirts of Bendigo. There has been no public access in the past. However, it is about to be de-commissioned, transferred to the City of Greater Bendigo and developed into a recreational complex open to the public. This is planned for 2003/4, by which time public facilities such as toilets and a jetty should be in place. Stocking of the water commenced in 2002 with golden perch in an attempt to establish a reasonable population of fish for the opening. Check with City of Greater Bendigo for the state of progress.
Daylesford
Lake, Daylesford I 12
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12ha. SW DPI.
Set in parkland in Daylesford, this ornamental lake has jetties and boating is permitted. It contains redfin to 800g and tench. Stocking with trout proved unsuccessful and it was discontinued after 1997.
Dean
Reservoir, Newlyn G 13
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1.5ha. 164ML. SW DPI.
A deep lake surrounded by farmland. This is a domestic water supply managed by Central Highlands Region Water Authority. A written permit from the water authority is required for fishing access. Boating and wading are prohibited. Water is sometimes turbid from soil disturbance associated with farming in the red volcanic soils of the catchment. It contains brown trout and rainbow trout to 2kg, redfin and tench to 600g. It is fairly popular with Ballarat anglers. Stocked regularly with brown trout and rainbow trout.
Deep Creek (see Tullaroop Creek) F 8
Evansford
Reservoir, Evansford D 11
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20ha. 1,620ML. SW DPI.
A domestic water supply 3km southeast of Evansford and surrounded by forest and farmland. Bank fishing only permitted. Not stocked but contains some brown trout.
Expedition
Pass Reservoir, Castlemaine J 9
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8ha. 295ML
A de-commissioned water storage surrounded by forest. Carries numerous redfin to 250g. possibly golden perch and Murray cod. Stocked since 1998 with golden perch and a small number of Murray cod.
Glenlyon
Dam, Glenlyon J 12
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1ha. SW DPI.
A shallow lake with abundant aquatic weed. Stocked unsuccessfully with trout prior to 1982. Not recommended as an angling water.
Goldfield
Reservoir, Maryborough E 9
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10ha. Picnicking and boating.
Bordered by forest and located east of the Ballarat/Maryborough Road on the southern fringe of the town. It is a popular recreational area. Contains golden perch, freshwater catfish, redfin to 1kg, brown trout to 1.4kg, goldfish, carp and tench to 1.3kg. Stocked with brown trout and golden perch.
Government Dam (see St Georges Lake) G 13
Harcourt Reservoir (see Barkers Creek Reservoir) J 8
Hepburn
Lagoon, Smeaton G 12
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113ha. 3,000ML. SW DPI.
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Also known as Andersons Lagoon. This is a shallow domestic water storage and boating and wading are prohibited. Access is across private land and only by walking. There is an access track from the Smeaton/Blampied Road (Clunes Road), and a lane off the Daylesford/Newlyn Road. Continued access and stocking is dependent an angler behaviour and co-operation.
Being fertile and shallow, there is prolific weed growth, which can make fishing difficult. This is a very popular fishing water, producing brown trout to 2.8kg, (av. 1.6kg), rainbow trout to 2.3kg, (av. 1.6kg), redfin to 860g, (av. 550g), tench and goldfish. It reputedly fishes best in wet cold weather and there is good fly-fishing from the northern and southeast shoreline. Stocked regularly with brown trout and rainbow trout.
This is one of ten waters in which the relative efficiency of stocking fingerlings and yearlings and return to the angler from each size group is being evaluated. A similar trial conducted in this water in the early 1980’s when large numbers of fingerlings were stocked in place of yearlings did not improve the fishery then.
Hepburn
Reservoir, Daylesford I 12
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SW DPI.
A very small water located on the outskirts of the town. Access requires a written permit from the Cental Highlands Region Water Authority. Contains small redfin, tench, and goldfish.
Jim
Crow Creek, Newstead H 10
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Flows through flat farmland and enters the Loddon River upstream of Cairn Curran Reservoir. Substrate is rubble and gravel downstream and gravel upstream. Width in the upper reaches at Garsed Road varies from 2-8m. The riffles are 10cm deep with pools 70-100cm. It has extensive runs 40-60cm deep, which together with clear water, no sedimentation, good bank cover, instream debris, a coarse substrate, fast flow and good pools, provide excellent habitat for trout. Bank height is 2-3m and there is dense riparian vegetation of introduced plants such as gorse and blackberry, as well as some red gums, which can restrict access to the water.
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Access is through private property and much of the bank is fenced-off from stock, please ask permission to cross to the creek.
There is public access at the bridge on the Guildford Road and better access upstream, via Garsed Road where there is a small natural reserve with no facilities. The public can walk along the river from the Garsed Reserve but dogs are not welcome because of stock. It is considered the best trout stream in the Basin but is overpopulated with fish resulting in a poor growth rate and an abundance of small, old fish. Brown trout from Cairn Curran Reservoir run upstream during May to spawn in the gravel beds.
Contains abundant small brown trout with some to 1.4kg, some rainbow trout to 700g, redfin to 350g also tench, mountain galaxias and mosquitofish. Client group intends to stock with 500 blackfish. Stocking with brown trout is not required.
Jubilee
Lake, Daylesford I 12
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4ha. 370ML. SW DPI.
A deep artificial lake on the outskirts of the town, surrounded by forest. Contains small redfin and tench. When water conditions are favourable, it is stocked with rainbow trout yearlings for each of the 2nd and 3rd term school holidays.
Kennington
Reservoir, Bendigo J 5
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6.5ha.
A lake on the southeast fringe of Bendigo, set in rural park and suburbs. Bank fishing only is permitted, with no boating or wading. Contains redfin to 700g and tench to 1.4kg. When water conditions are favourable, it is stocked with rainbow trout yearlings for each of the 2nd and 3rd term school holidays.
Laanecoorie
Reservoir, Dunolly F 6
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488ha. 8,000ML. Boat ramp & caravan park.
An irrigation storage on the Loddon River, surrounded by crops, grazing land and scrub. There is abundant standing dead timber and the bottom is quartz rock and gravel overlain by mud. The top end is shallow with abundant aquatic weed. There is an 8km/hr speed limit at this end and high speed boating is permitted at the more open northern end. This is a long, narrow reservoir and access is very good.
Contains mostly tench to 1.5kg, abundant redfin to 950g, carp to 4.5kg, goldfish to 1.3kg, golden perch and very occasionally brown trout and rainbow trout. Stocked regularly with golden perch.
Langdons
Creek, Newlyn H 13
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SW DPI.
A small creek that flows into Newlyn Reservoir. Contains Australian smelt, redfin, tench, mountain galaxias, occasional brown trout and very occasionally blackfish.
Loddon
River, Bridgewater F 5
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Loddon
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The Loddon River rises 10km north east of Daylesford and flows for 110km north to the Loddon Weir. It has low turbidity and salinity. It has excellent habitat for native and introduced fish. It is regularly stocked with native fish and has several areas with a reputation for excellent fishing. Stocking of native fish by the Department during the last 12 years has significantly improved fishing between Laanecoorie Reservoir and the Loddon Weir.
Upstream of Cairn Curran Reservoir I 10
Rises in steep forest, then flows through hilly-farmland downstream of Vaughan, rock, boulder and gravel substrate. It has a low flow in summer and often turbid water. It is a small stream at Guildford (3-9m wide) with shallow riffles (30cm deep) but there are some good runs and pools 60-100cm deep. Steep banks 2-4 m high, with riparian vegetation of wattles, tea tree and red gums and some instream cumbungi. Some good habitat in the pools. Good access at Guildford where there is a small reserve with no facilities, on the edge of the town.
Access is restricted between Guildford and Newstead as the river flows through private property, some distance from the road. Contains a self-sustaining population of brown trout with trout from Cairn Curran Reservoir also moving upstream in May, to spawn. Contains abundant brown trout (av. 400g) with larger-sized fish to 1.7kg downstream of Glenluce, and smaller brown trout and some rainbow trout upstream. Also carries small tench, goldfish and redfin to 330g.
Cairn Curran Reservoir to Laanecoorie Reservoir F 7
Flow in this 18km reach of river fluctuates depending on releases from Cairn Curran Reservoir. The river immediately downstream of Cairn Curran Reservoir is up to 28m wide with extensive pools up to 230cm deep and long, shallow riffles (8-30cm deep) at low flows. Substrate is rubble and gravel. Instream debris and rubble provide good fish habitat. Further downstream the river flows through flat farmland with extensive stands of red gums along the banks.
At low flow, river width varies from 3 to 15m, with pools 50-60m in length and up to 160cm in depth, separated by short lengths of riffles 10-20cm deep. Substrate is coarse gravel with abundant instream debris. There is good habitat in the pools. This section has never been surveyed by the Department but is reported to contain mostly redfin to 1kg, a few carp, goldfish, tench and some brown trout to 800g.
Laanecoorie Reservoir to Bridgewater F 5
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This 27km stretch of river has deep pools, excellent instream habitat and provides excellent fishing for native fish and redfin. The river flows through flat farmland with scattered river red gums along its banks. Width varies from 9 to 60m. In places it has high (4-6m) steep banks. It is very accessible at a number of locations with particularly good water at major road crossings at Newbridge and Bridgewater. The section of river immediately downstream of Laanecoorie Reservoir has extensive areas of very shallow water (30-60cm) and exposed sandbanks during the non irrigation period (15 May-15 August).
The small areas of pools (100cm deep) are separated by areas of shallow water which would restrict the passage of large fish. Substrate is sand and there is abundant debris. This together with gutters and small pools provides good habitat for only small-sized fish.
One of the largest areas of deep water is upstream of Newbridge where small boats can be launched from the bank. Here the river is 27-60m wide. During summer, irrigation releases (which commence 16 August) ensure high flows resulting in riffles 30-70cm deep and pools to 380cm deep. Substrate in the pools is sand and mud with some gravel in the riffles.
There is abundant debris in the bottom of the pools. During the non-irrigation period, water level falls by about 100cm. Small Murray cod, golden perch, redfin and carp can be caught in this locality.
Further downstream at the Reserve (4km downstream from Newbridge) the river becomes narrower and shallower in places with widths of 9-12m and pools to 80cm. Riffles with gravel substrate are 20-48cm deep with scattered debris and log jams. There are patches of cumbungi along the banks. The water is too shallow for Murray cod but suitable for other species.
The next popular fishing area is at Bridgewater upstream from the weir. Small boats can be launched from the bank larger ones from the boat ramp. There is an extensive area 2m deep. Riffles and runs vary from 50-70cm deep with gravel substrate and good amounts of debris. There are patches of cumbungi, rocks, deeper water and debris, which provide good instream habitat. This is a very popular fishing spot, which produces good numbers of Murray cod, golden perch to 2.7kg and redfin to just over 1kg.
Baits and lures such as Stumpjumpers are successful with best fishing for golden perch in spring and summer. Other fish species in this section of the river downstream from Laanecoorie are tench, carp, goldfish, Australian smelt, and mosquitofish. Blackfish, silver perch and freshwater catfish are reported to have been present pre 1981, but their current status is unknown. Stocked at Newbridge with golden perch and at Bridgewater with golden perch and Murray cod.
Bridgewater to Serpentine Weir G 1
The river flows for another 23km to the concrete weir at Serpentine, then another 12km to the Loddon Weir (Fernihurst Weir). This section is not as accessible, as it flows through private farmland. The river is deeply entrenched with steep banks up to 8m high. There is a very light strip of mature red gums along the banks. Channel width is 24-30m and substrate is predominantly sand. Pool depth at lower flow levels is around 150-220cm, which increases to 250-320cm during irrigation releases. Riffles are 40-50cm deep. At some locations there is considerable debris in the channel. Stocked with golden perch at Serpentine. The Department has carried out no surveys in this section of the river but it is likely to contain the same species as upstream.
The remainder of this river is described in Loddon River North Basin 7.
Neanger
Lake, Eaglehawk J 5
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6ha. Excellent picnic, BBQ, play equipment facilities.
The lake is located in the residential area in Eaglehawk township. It is surrounded by an open recreation area and has good access all around the lake. Stocked by the Department in the past with poor results. Contains a few redfin and occasionally fished by locals.
Newlyn
Reservoir, Newlyn H 13
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73ha. 6,100ML. SW DPI.
A deep lake surrounded by cleared farmland with few trees. This is a domestic water supply and bank fishing only is permitted. There are large fluctuations in water level and there is little aquatic vegetation. The water is often turbid.
Accessible from Newlyn Road in the north or Sutton Park Road in the south. Walking is required to reach the rest of the lake. Contains brown trout av. 1.2kg, max. 2.4kg, redfin to 1.5kg, tench, goldfish and roach. Due to its accessibility, this is a popular water providing good fishing at times and is suitable for a wide range of fishing methods. Popular for fly-fishing in the northeast corner and in the south.
Stocked regularly with brown trout. This is one of ten waters in which fingerling and yearling trout stocking is being evaluated.
Old
Town Water Supply, Dunolly D 6
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Not shown on the map but is located north of the town. Stocked unsuccessfully with trout in the 1970’s and now contains only goldfish.
Rotary
Park Lake, Bendigo J 5
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1ha. Not on the map but located adjacent to the Calder Highway at Kangaroo Flat.
Stocked for the first time in October 2002, with a small number of rainbow trout for a special 'junior fishing' event.
Russells
Dam, Creswick G 14
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1ha. SW DPI
A small domestic water supply surrounded by forest. Access requires a written permit issued by the Central Highlands Region Water Authority. Bank fishing only is permitted and it contains tench. Earlier stocking with trout was unsuccessful.
St.
Georges Lake, Creswick G 13
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10ha. 185ML. SW DPI.
Also called Government Dam. A deep lake surrounded by forest. Stocked with rainbow trout and brown trout. Also carries redfin to 900g and abundant tench to 1kg.
Spring
Gully Reservoir, Bendigo J 6
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43ha. 2,470ML.
A domestic water supply closed to fishing.
Contains redfin and tench.
Talbot
Reservoir, Talbot D 11
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20ha. 830ML.
A domestic water supply surrounded by forest and farmland and managed by Central Highlands Region Water Authority. Bank fishing only is permitted and access requires a permit issued by the water authority. Not a particularly productive water, with bare banks, fluctuating water level and little aquatic vegetation. However it is still a popular water and contains redfin to 2kg, brown trout to 1.6kg and goldfish. Stocked regularly with brown trout. It produces good fishing on occasions.
Tom
Thumb Lake, Eaglehawk J 5
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2.5ha.
A small lake just east of Neanger Lake on the edge of Eaglehawk township. Surrounded by grass and forest. No picnic facilities but all these are available at Neanger Lake. Stocked occasionally with rainbow trout.
Tullaroop
Creek, Clunes F 11
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Also called Deep Creek in the section below Tullaroop Reservoir.
Upstream of the Tullaroop Reservoir, flows through farmland, rock, rubble and gravel bed. Stream width varies from 3-5m in the shallow riffles (10-20cm deep) to 12m in the pools. Excellent habitat with pools 100-150cm deep and with good fish cover.
High banks (4m) at Clunes with riparian vegetation of willows and poplars. Nearer Tullaroop Reservoir the creek flows in a steep valley with riparian vegetation consisting of red gums, canegrass and tea-tree. There is an extensive section of creek with grass banks and good access at the Mount Cameron-Cotswold Road crossing just upstream from Tullaroop Reservoir. Contains abundant blackfish, brown trout, Australian smelt, mountain galaxias and flat-headed gudgeon with tench and redfin nearer the Reservoir. No longer stocked with trout.
The creek downstream of the Reservoir flows through farmland and has a mud substrate. Contains small redfin, goldfish, brown trout to 1.7kg, Australian smelt. Also contains golden perch from regular stockings since 1990.
Tullaroop
Reservoir, Maryborough F 9
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742ha. 74,000ML. Picnic area at the spillway, but no other facilities. Limited access to the shoreline by vehicle. Tracks in poor condition.
A deep domestic water supply surrounded by light forest and grazing land. The reservoir has extensive shallow edges and stands of dead trees. Boating and wading are prohibited but bank fishing is permitted. Accessible at the wall (Rodborough Road) but access to the shoreline is poor, being limited to only a few places and walking is generally necessary. It contains brown trout average 1kg, maximum 3.4kg, abundant redfin to 1.5kg, tench to 2kg, goldfish and occasional golden perch from an accidental stocking in 1994 in Tullaroop Creek upstream of the reservoir. (Intended stocking site was below the reservoir).
The closure to boating severely restricts angler access to the fish and ensures that natural spawning upstream adequately maintains the lake population. This has resulted in establishment of a 'wild population' of brown trout in the lake that are in good condition although not always easy to catch.
Trout fishing is often more successful in winter and spring and particularly early and late in the day. It was last stocked with trout by the department in 1978. In the late 1990/s the reservoir was unsuccessfully stocked with trout fingerlings by 'Trout Services Victoria' a group of private individuals.
The Ballarat and District Anglers Association received funding from the Recreational Fishing Licence Trust Account in 2002 to stock rainbow trout. Anecdotal reports suggest these fish have survived and grown, providing good results to shore based anglers. Further releases of rainbow trout will be considered.
Victoria
Lake, Maryborough E 8
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4ha. 1.2ML.
An ornamental lake, set in a park in the northeast fringe of the town, and open to boats (including powerboats) and bank fishing. Contains redfin to 750g, carp, goldfish, tench to 1.6kg and freshwater catfish. (Freshwater catfish are protected and must be returned to the water alive). Trout stocking in the past proved unsuccessful.
Weeroona
Lake, Bendigo J 5
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7ha. Boating is prohibited.
An ornamental lake set in parkland north of the town and just east of the Midland Highway. It has a mud bottom and a dense growth of aquatic vegetation. Contains only goldfish and redfin as trout stocking in the 1970’s proved unsuccessful.
Wombat
Creek Reservoir, Daylesford I 13
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2ha. 750ML. SW DPI.
A deep domestic water supply surrounded by forest. Boating and wading is prohibited and a permit from Central Highlands Region Water Authority is needed for fishing. Contains brown trout, rainbow trout and a few redfin. Stocked regularly with brown trout and rainbow trout.
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Highlands Region Water Authority Storages
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This water authority manages 13 water storages which, subject to first obtaining a written permit from the authority, are open to public access. Various conditions apply to access in order to protect water quality, the general environment and community safety.
The reservoirs are located in several river basins and all, except Jacksons Reservoir in Basin 36 (which has no angling value) are individually described in the Guide. The water authority can be contacted at 7 Learmonth Road, Wendouree. Vic 3355 (PO Box 152) or by Telephone (03) 53203100 or Fax (03) 53203299
The reservoirs are:
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