Fishing at Devilbend Reservoir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

• Overview

  The Mornington Peninsula end of Victoria holds Devilbend Reservoir. Height above sea level is 72 metres. It measures some 1.93 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. The margin runs to about 10 km in total. Hastings is the closest place, 7.1 km off. Then Bittern, 7.5 km, and Mount Martha, 7.9 km. Close neighbours run: Green Lake after 24 km, Swan Lake 24 km off, Sawtells Inlet after 25 km, Beaconsfield Reservoir 40 km off and Lysterfield Lake after 40 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Devilbend Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records collected within a few miles name shortfin eel, perch and brown trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Devilbend Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect February to average close to 19°C, with July the cold end at about 9°C. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Levels swing with the wet season, which moves the fishing about. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. The season on Devilbend Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Kayak entry point gives a made launch, 700 m off. The closest car park is 1.1 km away, so pack accordingly. Fishing from a pier is possible 660 m away. Toilets show in mapping about 1.2 km away. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Green Lake at 24 km is the nearest alternative. Signs at Devilbend Reservoir carry more weight than any list.