Fishing at Lal Lal Reservoir, Moorabool, Victoria

• Overview

  Lal Lal Reservoir lies within the bounds of Moorabool, Victoria. The land about it is pine and hardwood. About 3.29 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Victoria listings. Nearest place of any size is Gordon, 9.5 km away. The big place round here is Ballarat, 21 km distant. No regional boundary comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lal Lal Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Records collected within a few miles name brown trout, shortfin eel and perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Lal Lal Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 6°C in July up to 18°C in February. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Summer, December to February, brings heat, so fish the early and late hours. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. Anyone fishing Lal Lal Reservoir regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Bostock Reservoir sits 12 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Lal Lal Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.