Fishing at Lake Borrie, Wyndham, Victoria

• Overview

  You will find Lake Borrie in Wyndham, Victoria. The ground round it is oak and grass. With some 96 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Around 5.5 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. It is low-lying compared with other Victoria water we list. Little River lies 8 km from the water. The big place round here is Geelong, 24 km distant. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Borrie

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Salt or brackish and tidal: fish the flow, rest at slack, and watch the mud on a falling tide. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On Lake Borrie the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give February about 20°C and July about 10°C. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish early and late. Lake Borrie runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lake Lorne sits 19 km off and takes the overflow. The position on Lake Borrie is worth confirming on the day.