Lake Benalla near Benalla: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Benalla, Lake Benalla is a Victoria water. It sits in dry hill. Around 18 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. For supplies, Benalla is 0.4 km out. After that come Wangaratta at 37 km and Euroa at 43 km. Others close at hand: Seven Mile Swamp 14 km, Lake Loombah just 29 km, McCallsay Reservoir 34 km and Lake Nillahcootie just 36 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lake Benalla

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Nearby survey and observation records mention golden perch, perch and common carp. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Lake Benalla the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between July at about 8°C and February at about 23°C, the water has a wide range to work through. It fishes twelve months of the year. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. October and November fish well as the water warms. The season on Lake Benalla rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Being publicly held, the water is generally open for fishing. A car park sits roughly 190 m away. A campsite lies 380 m away for anyone staying over. A picnic spot sits 630 m from the bank. Mapping records toilets within 220 m. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Seven Mile Swamp is 14 km off. The position on Lake Benalla is worth confirming on the day.