Lake Boga Recreation Guide Welcome to Boga is one of the four Victorian Mid Murray Storages. Lake Boga is approximately 40 km north of and only 16 km south of . Lake Boga is a very popular spot for fishing and boating, not only for the town’s 700 residents, but for tourists from around and interstate. Facilities along the foreshore include a caravan park and picnic areas with electric barbeques.

Did you know? Agencies responsible for the Swan Hill Lake Boga various functions of Lake Boga form the Lake Boga Coordination Group. Group members include G-MW, Swan Hill Rural City Council, Department of Sustainability and Environment and the North Central Catchment Management Authority.

Like to know more about Lake Boga? Visit us at www.g-mwater.com.au or www.vmms.com.au/lake-boga G-MW & Dams Dam Operations Lake Boga is one of G-MW’s 16 Lake Boga forms part of the Victorian water storages scattered across Mid Murray Storages (VMMS) along a region the size of Tasmania. with Kangaroo Lake, Lake Charm and . G-MW is not only responsible for dams - it also looks after recreational Lake Boga has a capacity of 37,794 activities on and around the water. megalitres. When full, the lake covers G-MW is also a large land manager. 940 hectares and is two metres deep in places. As part of managing these responsibilities, G-MW develops a The water in the Victorian Mid Land and On-Water Management Murray Storages is captured, stored Plan for each storage, including Lake and released into the to Boga. The Plans focus on what people supply water users downstream. value and enjoy about G-MW’s water Operations vary each season but in storages - from boat ramps to picnic general water flows into Lake Boga tables, water sports to wildlife habitat. during winter and spring with water To find out more about the levels peaking in November and Lake Boga Land and On-Water December. Water is then released Management Plan visit: during summer until the storage www.g-mwater.com.au/storages or reaches minimum operating levels in www.vmms.com.au/lake-boga April or May. Fishing Boating People love fishing at Lake Boga! Lake Boga is a popular spot for power The lake is home to Redfin as well boating, waterskiing, sailing, canoeing, as populations of native fish including kayaking and jet skiing. Golden Perch and Murray Cod. The designated boating authority For the latest information on fishing for Lake Boga is the Swan Hill Rural at Lake Boga contact DPI Fisheries City Council. Victoria and for some insider tips on Boats can be launched from boat where and when the fish are biting ramps at a number of locations contact the Lake Boga Sports around the lake. See the Boating Fishing Club. Map overleaf.

The lake was named by explorer Major G-MW is Mitchell in June 1836 ’s largest after he saw a rainbow above rural water corporation it. The word ‘boga’ means managing around 70% of ‘bow’ or ‘arch’ in Victoria’s stored water Old English. resources. Relax & Unwind... A short 10 minute drive from Swan Hill, Lake Boga offers fun for the whole family. Visit the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum, home of the historic Catalina Flying Boat During World War II and the site of World War II’s secret the lake became home RAAF Repair Depot. to the country’s largest inland flying boat repair base Accommodation: and its 1,000 air force Choose from a lakeside caravan park, personnel. B&Bs and holiday houses. For more information contact the Visitor Information Centre on 1800 625 373 or visit: www.swanhillonline.com Community Vision for Lake Boga: Lake Boga is a safe, family friendly place highly valued by the community for its water based recreational activities, amenity and cultural heritage while also fulfilling its role as a water supply storage.

Photo courtesy of Tom Lowe Stay informed Who should I contact about... Subscribe to free updates on www.g-mwater.com.au/ Emergencies: Boating information: subscribe Police, Fire, Ambulance Transport Safety Victoria 000 1800 223 022 Please refer to the Victorian Weather reports: Fishing information: Recreational Boating Safety Bureau of Meteorology DPI Fisheries Victoria Handbook available at: www.bom.gov.au 136 186 www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au Please refer to the Victorian Environmental incident Recreational Fishing Guide Swan Hill Rural City Council - pollution, spills, noise: available at: (03) 5036 2333 EPA Victoria www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fisheries www.swanhill.vic.gov.au 1300 372 842

Water storages provide wonderful recreation opportunities, however their primary purpose is for storage and delivery of irrigation water to G-MW customers. Water levels vary over the irrigation season, rising with rainfall and falling as water is released for delivery.

Goulburn-Murray Water Tel (03) 5450 5300 PO Box 165 www.g-mwater.com.au Tatura Vic 3616 Cover photo courtesy of John Ginnivan Copyright G-MW. All rights reserved. Prepared October 2012. LakeLa Boga Boatingke & Facilities Boga Map Boating & Facilities Map

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SWAN VICTORIAN MID MURRAY STORAGES HILL 1 TO Little Murray River Murray River Lake N Boga Little Murray River SWAN HILL 0 km 5 km 10 km Scale of Kilometres

2 Kangaroo Lake Lake Charm

3 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAY Lake Boga Outfall Channel KERANG

Lake LODDON VALLEYHIGHWAY COHUNA Baker MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAY 4 Winlaton Rd LEITCHVILLE

Lakeside Drive Kow GUNBOWER Swamp 5

Lakeside Drive

6 Back Boga Rd Long Lake Rd

7 McCabe Rd

Jacaranda Cres Lake Boga 8 Long Lake 9 Long Lake Rd

Rob Roy Rd

Kunat St 10 Station St Kerang St

Murray St

Tyrrell St

Boga St Lake Mannoar Soudan St

11 MarraboorDallas St Rd Hayes Rd Ultima - Lake Boga Rd Fish Point Rd Round Wills Lane 12 Lake MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAY Guidelines TO Lalbert Rd You can help protect Lake Boga and enhance the enjoyment and safety of others by following these simple KERANG 13 guidelines: MAP LEGEND

Jockinke Rd Cumnock Rd • Help keep areas around Lake Road Boga clean and protect the Old Tresco Rd environment by taking your rubbish Rail BUOY IDENTIFICATION home with you. 14 River / Channel • Vehicles and motorbikes may be Stop - No Boats Golf used on roads open to public Public Launching Course vehicles. All vehicles must be Area George Rd registered and drivers licensed. Lake Area Excluded to Vessels Abide by speed limits. Public Toilets 15 • A Motor Boat Licence is required when operating a motorised boat in 5 Knot Speed Restrictions Wilson Rd Victorian waters. Picnic Facilities • All plants, animals and historical sites are protected by law and must not Camping 16 Access Lane be removed or disturbed. 0 km .5 km 1 km • Your safety is important. If you require emergency assistance take N note of your location according to 17 Scale of Kilometres the grid numbers on this map. Scown Rd • Water is not suitable for human consumption. TO TRESCO TO TRESCO WEST Be safe - take care 18