Fishing In Ballarat

Last time I went past the Lake was bone dry... don't believe anything has changed there.

As to catching a fish....Ballarat's not that far from the coast :)

Bekali,

There is very little water in Lake Wendouree and no fish, no water to speak of in Lake Burrumbeet and Lake Learmonth is bone dry and has been for years.

You will struggle to find anywhere to fish other than a couple of smaller creeks around town, these require local knowledge and lots of walking which probably won't suit the kids.

There are a couple of reservoirs around town with a bit of water in them but I don't know of fishing restrictions on them. Try calling Central Highlands Water on ph 03 5320 3100 and ask them for advice on fishing the local reservoirs.

You could try a couple of Dams in Victoria Park that are stocked with redfin, but I'm not sure how you'll go given they get whacked pretty hard by local kids anyway.

Sorry I couldn't give you more options...

Batman.

Ballarat tourist info will put you onto a trout farm to the north . Good entertainment for the kids with fish guarranteed , but be careful about the cost of fish that you keep .