Lake Tatutong, Victoria: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Tatutong lies in Corangamite, Victoria. It lies 113 metres above sea level. It measures about 27 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is a small entry by Corangamite standards. For supplies, Camperdown is 23 km out. Colac lies 28 km off, Elliminyt another 31 km. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lake Tatutong

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Public wildlife records from this area list Chinook salmon, rainbow trout and shortfin eel. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Lake Tatutong repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 9°C in July and 19°C in February. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Spring runs September to November and autumn March to May, and both fish well. Winter is cool and quiet, and often the most comfortable time to be out. Time your trip to Lake Tatutong by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lake Bulkil Narra at 1.8 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Tatutong for certain.