Fishing Lake Eildon in Murrindindi, Victoria

• Overview

  Lake Eildon sits in Murrindindi, out in Victoria. The water sits 260 metres up. It covers about 43.45 sq km, which means weather matters as much as tactics. The shoreline runs to about 145 km, far more than one trip can cover. It ranks among the bigger water on our Victoria list. Head to Alexandra, 20 km away, for anything you forgot. Melbourne sits 108 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The regional boundary runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Eildon

  Our records give 79 m, so you have a figure to work from. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover brown trout, perch, common carp, roach and Macquarie perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Lake Eildon rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  February runs about 20°C on average, July about 6°C. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. June through August is cool but far from dead. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Eildon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is listed as public in our records, so the bank is open. Being dammed, it draws down in some seasons and fills in others. A boat ramp sits 1.1 km away, so trailered boats can get on. The car has to stay 950 m away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. There is a toilet block some 1.2 km out. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lake Nillahcootie, 38 km out. Signs at Lake Eildon carry more weight than any list.