Fishing at Lake Purdiguluc, Colac Otway, Victoria

• Overview

  Lake Purdiguluc lies in Colac Otway, in Victoria. The ground round it is dry hill. The water covers some 83 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. You are 12 km from Colac. Elliminyt follows at 14 km, then Camperdown at 30 km. Other water within reach: Lake Gnalinegurk a touch under 0.8 km, Lake Werowrap at 1 km, Lake Coragulac a touch under 2.3 km, Lake Ondit at 8.7 km and Lake Colac a touch under 10 km. Rules can differ a short way off, since the regional boundary is near.

• Where to Fish on Lake Purdiguluc

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include shortfin eel. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Take Lake Purdiguluc a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 19°C in February and bottoms out near 9°C in July. No part of the year shuts this water. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. At Lake Purdiguluc the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lake Gnalinegurk sits 0.8 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lake Purdiguluc before loading the car.