Recreation Guide Things to do Water levels Welcome to Fishing GMW’s customers use the water in our storages to produce food and fibre, supply towns and businesses, and protect Laanecoorie The Loddon River is home to many varieties of fish, and improve waterway health. including Redfin and Carp. The reservoir is also regularly stocked with Golden Perch and Brown Trout, meaning In dry conditions the reservoir may have very low inflows. Reservoir there’s always a healthy supply. At the same time, customers will need more water and as a result the water level of Laanecoorie Reservoir may You can try your luck for Murray Cod in shallow areas. decrease. Handy hint: try fishing for Murray Cod at night with The reservoir can still be enjoyed, but reduced water levels surface lures. mean that you need to stay vigilant about your safety and For the latest information on fishing in Victoria, contact the safety of others in your care. Fisheries Victoria on 136 186, and don’t forget your Recreational Fishing Licence! You can find out more information about water levels at www.gmwater.com.au/storage-levels Camping Blue-Green Algae The Laanecoorie Lakeside Park is set on 45 acres of natural bush setting that’s home to a large range of native At times, the level of blue-green algae in storages can wildlife. Activities available at the park include fishing, exceed safe limits. When this happens you should avoid cycling, water skiing, canoeing, gold prospecting and direct contact with the water as the algae can cause skin bush walking. rashes, itchiness; sore eyes, ears and nose; and nausea. For more information visit www.laanecoorie.com.au If unsafe blue-green algae levels occur, warning signs will be positioned at major recreational areas around the Boating storage. Laanecoorie is a popular spot for power boating, jet skiing, Recreational users can still boat, sightsee and enjoy other rowing and canoeing. activities that don’t involve direct contact with the water. The southern end of the reservoir is often quite shallow with Blue-green algae warnings can be found online at www. aquatic water weed so a speed limit of 5 knots applies. High gmwater.com.au/bluegreenalgae-alert or by phoning the speed boating is allowed at the northern end of the reservoir. 24 hour GMW blue-green algae hotline on (03) 5826 3785. Vessels can be launched from public boat ramps around the reservoir (see map). Wild duck hunting is also a popular activity on laanecoorie For more information on GMW and its operations Reservoir during the declared duck hunting season, generally visit www.gmwater.com.au from mid-March to early June. A 5 knot speed limit applies at any level within 50 metres of the water’s edge; other vessels, navigation aids, swimmers and fixed or floating structures; and within 100 metres of vessels displaying a dive flag. Keep a lookout at all times for hazards and other vessels. /goulburnmurraywater Refer to the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety handbook (available online at transportsafety.vic.gov.au) for information @GMWater_Lakes_Dams on staying safe while boating. #GMWater_Lakes_Dams About Laanecoorie Reservior Facilities Caring for Laanecoorie Located about 40 km south-west of Bendigo and just 26 Facilities along the reservoir’s foreshore include the Reservior km north-west of the historic goldmining village of Maldon, popular Laanecoorie Lakeside Park, picnic areas with Laanecoorie Reservoir offers a peaceful retreat for visitors in electric barbecues, and public boat ramps. Laanecoorie Reservoir is a beautiful natural resource. You the beautiful Loddon Valley where visitors can enjoy fishing, can help care for the reservoir so it can be enjoyed now bushwalking and fossicking for gold. Events and into the future. The reservoir is a popular spot for fishing, boating and • Campfires aren’t allowed in GMW reserves or GMW’s lakes, dams and reservoirs are ideal places for waterskiing and is only a short drive from the historic towns of foreshore and lakebed areas. events. If you would like to host an event at one of our Dunolly, Tarnagulla, Waanyarra, Newbridge and Eddington. storages, visit: www.gmwater.com.au/events. • Electric barbecues are available at some reserves (see map). • Please refer to the local council for landfill services Laanecoorie and consider the environment when disposing of Reservoir is one of your litter. Penalties apply for illegal dumping of 24 lakes, storages rubbish. and weirs managed by GMW to capture, • Don’t remove vegetation from the foreshore, or bring Victoria store and deliver any in. 70% of Victoria’s Mansfield Eildon Lake Eildon • Don’t interfere with animals or their habitats, and stored water across Melbourne don’t feed them. a region about the same size as • Boat wash can cause erosion, keep to 5 knots within Tasmania. 50 metres of the shore • Vehicles and trail bikes are only allowed on public roads within the reserve. All vehicles must be registered and users must be licensed. • Keep the waterway healthy by not using soap, toothpaste or detergent in the lake • Dogs and horses but must be on a lead and/or under control at all times and aren’t allowed in the lake. Please clean up after your pets. A copy of GMW’s recreational by-law can be found online at www.gmwater.com.au/recreation-tourism. 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Swimming and shade structures Current water levels can be found at aren’t allowed within 50 metres of gmwater.com.au/water-levels 5.8 either side of boat ramps. mph Take your rubbish home..