Better on-water access in lakes
Go Fishing Victoria (phase two) committed to improving on-water access to inland reservoirs including Barkers Creek, Tullaroop, Lauriston, Upper Coliban, Malmsbury and Hepburn Lagoon.
In April 2019 the first of these six waters, Barkers Creek Reservoir, was opened to canoes and kayaks. Electric motors may be used in canoes and kayaks provided users travel below 5 knots.
In May 2019, Tullaroop Reservoir was also opened up to canoes and kayaks, as well as boats with electric motors. Anglers are able to keep their petrol motor/outboards bolted to the boat, but are only permitted to use an electric motor.
From 1 August 2019, canoes/kayaks were granted access to Upper Coliban, Hepburn, Malmsbury and Lauriston reservoirs, powered by paddle or electric motor.
Water | Canoe and kayak access | Boat access | Electric motors |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes, including electric motors. | Yes, via gravel boat ramp. Outboard engines must not be used, only electrics motors are permitted. | Yes | |
Yes, including electric motors. | Yes, via dirt boat ramp. Outboard engines must not be used, only electrics motors are permitted. | Yes | |
Yes, including electric motors. | Car-toppers only. | Yes | |
Yes, including electric motors. | Yes, via gravel boat ramp. Outboard engines must be removed. Only electric motors are to be used. | Yes | |
Yes, including electric motors. | Car-toppers only. | Yes | |
Yes, including electric motors. | Car-toppers only. | Yes |
The first five reservoirs have recently been stocked with native fish fingerlings, to create mixed fisheries in the years ahead.To see the fish we’ve stocked into these waters, visit our fish stocking database, and search by the water you’re interested in.
Note: Access to the reservoirs may be closed for short periods for operational reasons, please check local conditions at Coliban Water or Goulburn Murray Water websites before you visit.