Moore Moore Resevoir, Victoria: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Northern Grampians, Moore Moore Resevoir is a Victoria water. It sits at 218 metres above sea level. The water covers some 55 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. About 3.3 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Nearest town is Stawell, 37 km off. After that come Ararat at 45 km and Haven at 56 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Moore Moore Resevoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover perch, tench, southern pygmy perch and river blackfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Moore Moore Resevoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  February is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 18°C, while July sits near 7°C. There is no frozen season to plan round. Spring, September into November, and autumn, March into May, are the strong stretches. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. Moore Moore Resevoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Lake Bellfield at 12 km is the nearest alternative. Rules at Moore Moore Resevoir are worth checking on the day.