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Recreational areas

For operational and safety reasons, most of our facilities are normally closed to the public. However, some of our reservoirs are open for walking, fishing, sightseeing and picnicking. 

Many of our reservoirs are open to the public for recreational fishing.

Many of our reservoirs are open to the public for recreational fishing.

Reservoirs

5 of our reserves are open to the public.

 

West Barwon Reservoir

The West Barwon Reservoir, in the Otway Ranges National Park, is one of Geelong's most important water sources, and also one of our most picturesque assets.

The reservoir has ample parking, a free barbecue and public toilets. Fishing is allowed, and there are numerous walking trails around the park.

Mountain biking is also popular on dedicated tracks around the National Park.

The entrance to the reservoir reserve is on the Forrest–Apollo Bay Road, south of Forrest.

 

Wurdee Boluc Reservoir

Wurdee Boluc Reservoir is Geelong's largest water storage, and is a popular fishing spot.

The reservoir is about 37 kilometres from Geelong on the Cape Otway Road, near Winchelsea.

Fishing is allowed along well marked sections of the reservoir, accessed from the car park. There is a small picnic area with tables and a public toilet.

 

Bostock Reservoir

Bostock Reservoir offers picnic areas and fishing.

The entrance to the reservoir reserve is off Shaws Road, Ballan. The reservoir is open 8am–4pm weekdays and 8am–5pm weekends and public holidays.

 

Bolwarra Weir

Bolwarra Weir is open for fishing, except along the weir wall.

Entry is via Dehnerts Road, north of Ballan. The weir is open 8am–4pm weekdays and 8am–5pm weekends and public holidays.

 

Stony Creek reservoirs

The 3 Stony Creek reservoirs are about 40 kilometres from Geelong on the Ballan Road, north of Anakie.

Picnic facilities and public toilets are available at the Jack Dillon Reserve, located at the entrance to the reservoirs.

 

 

Fishing rules

Many of our reservoirs support health populations of fish. 

To ensure our catchments remain safe and clean, please observe these simple rules when fishing at our sites:

  • No boats.
  • Fish from the shore only (no wading).
  • No cleaning of fish on site.
  • No berleying, ground baiting, or digging for bait.
  • Don't litter. Please use the bins provided or take your rubbish home.
  • Recreational fishing licence required. Fisheries officers regularly check our reservoirs for illegal fishing. 

 

 

Events

Permits are required for formal events at our reserves.

Please contact us for more information.


Page last updated Tuesday 9 March 2010

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