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Lake Eildon

Lake fishing  Eildon, Victoria · 08:13 - 18:32

Lake Eildon is a lake in Eildon, Victoria. Anglers here fish mainly for Murray Cod, Golden Perch and European Perch.

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Good 52% The bite right now
Top bet: Murray Cod Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
66%
8°
Thu
67%
8°
Best day
Fri
67%
10°
Sat
66%
9°
Sun
63%
7°
Mon
67%
7°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
23°C
Air temp
4°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1023 hPa → stable
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:28–09:28 Day 09:28–17:17 Dusk 17:17–19:17

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:45–06:45 Major period 16:45–18:45 Minor period 23:33–01:03 Minor period 10:26–11:56

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

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Likely catch now (4 species)

Murray Cod
Maccullochella peelii
52%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
38%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
24%
Slow during the night, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
6%
Water outside its comfort range, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

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 64%.