LAKE EILDON

From: Damien Panetta
Posted: 27 November 2003

Location: Lake Eildon, Eildon.

Directions: (No info supplied.)

Type of water: Lake

Type of fishing: Boat

Target fish: Brown and rainbow trout.

Best times: August-September, mornings 8am-11am, afternoons 2.30pm-5.30pm.

Tackle: Trolling using a variety of Tassie devils and Swagman lures (the Jumbuck).

Baits: See Tackle above.

Best spots: From the Jeruselum boat ramp up to the Big River Arm.

Long shot: Yellowbelly using the Jumbuck as well.

Parking: No cost for parking and good access.

Ramps: Work has been done on the Jeruselum boat ramp so even at low water levels it is all concrete.

Safety: (No info supplied.)

Amenities: Caravan parks are avalable and a general store with everthing from food, drinks to tackle and a floating petrol station.

Kids: No.

Pets: No.

Last word: As the waters rise so do the fish and it's one of the only locations that can be fished all year round.

(All comments are the opinion of the contributor.)

See the latest report for Lake Eildon here.