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LAKE MULWALA
Yarrawonga

From: David Coulton
Posted: 27 November 2003

Location: Murray River/Lake Mulwala, Yarrawonga.

Directions: From Melbourne, straight up the Hume Highway, turn off at Benalla, head up the Yarrawonga road and you're there.

Type of water: Lake.

Type of fishing: Bank and Boat.

Target fish: Native fish - Murray cod/golden perch (yellowbelly).

Best times: In the warmer months (December to May) early in the morning to 10am and dusk till late at night.

Tackle/Baits: Trolling big lures, bait fishing with bardies and yabbies.

Best spots: Below the weir, Majors Creek, the Steam Train, Hogans Road or in the shallows.

Long shot: Redfin, eels, other perch.

Parking: Plenty of parking space available.

Ramps: All are great except for below the weir you need to have had some practice as it is a bit steep.

Safety: Watch out for logs, stick to the speed limit in the zones.

Amenities: Most places are well catered for, e.g. toilets, barbecue areas and plenty of tackle outlets, not to mention the accommodation places.

Kids: Yes.

Pets: Yes.

Last word: Have been going up there since I was 1 and it's a fantastic place, it's so peaceful, the town has everything, it's the best fishing spot of my life so far.

(All comments are the opinion of the contributor.)

See the latest report for Lake Mulwala here.