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Pykes Creek Reservoir

Dam·Victoria·Australia
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Field notes

Small storage off the Western Freeway near Ballan, stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout and Australian bass. Easy shore access from the picnic ground side. Bait soakers and small spinners work the timbered banks at first light.

Current conditions

Wind
11.5 kt SW
Gusts 22.9 kt
Air temp
13.1°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 07:20↓ 17:21
Moon↑ 10:02↓ 19:14
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:52 – 08:20
  • Dusk16:21 – 17:49
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:21↓ 17:20
Moon↑ 11:01↓ 20:26
PhaseWaxing crescent 19%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:52 – 08:21
  • Dusk16:20 – 17:49
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

Spot type
Dam
Region
Victoria, Australia
Fishing style
impoundment fishing, freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, points 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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