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Lake Eildon

Lake fishing  Eildon, Victoria · 08:29 - 18:06

Lake Eildon is a lake in Eildon, Victoria. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
7°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1024 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
51.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:44–09:44 Day 09:44–16:51 Dusk 16:51–18:51

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

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Likely catch now (4 species)

Murray Cod
Murray Cod
Maccullochella peelii
35%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Golden Perch
Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
24%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
19%
Water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

Lake Eildon is a lake in Eildon, Victoria.

Popular catches here include Murray Cod, Golden Perch, European Perch and Sea Trout.

Murray Cod fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for murray cod at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

About this water

Lake Eildon

The Eildon Dam is an embankment dam across the Goulburn River, located in the Alpine region of Victoria, Australia. The dam is situated between the regional towns of Mansfield and Eildon within Lake Eildon National Park. Built between 1915 and 1929, with subsequent modifications, the purpose of the dam is for potable water supply, irrigation, and the generation of hydroelectricity. The impounded reservoir is called Lake Eildon.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Eildon?

Popular catches here include Murray Cod, Golden Perch, European Perch and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Eildon?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Lake Eildon?

Murray Cod fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Eildon right now?

Right now Murray Cod is the most likely catch, at about 35%.