Field notes
Shallow open lake west of Ballarat. Redfin and golden perch are the main targets; the lake is wind-prone but produces well from the bank when calm. Water levels fluctuate significantly between seasons.
Current conditions
Wind
7.2 kt N
Gusts 12.9 kt
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:35↓ 17:30
Moon↑ 11:11↓ 01:06
Phase◑First quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn07:06 – 08:35
- Dusk16:30 – 17:58
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:34↓ 17:31
Moon↑ 11:38↓ 02:08
Phase◑First quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn07:06 – 08:34
- Dusk16:31 – 17:59
Best windows combine civil twilight with the hour either side of sun transit — the universal low-light feeding window most species respond to. Moon phase influence is folkloric; full and new moons coincide with the strongest tide swings.
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Access & logistics
Region
Victoria, Australia
Fishing style
estuary fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds flats and drop-offs — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the Victoria fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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