Fishing near Ballarat, Victoria

Ballarat sits in Victoria's Goldfields region on the Central Highlands, surrounded by a network of creeks, reservoirs and lakes that make it one of inland Victoria's more productive freshwater fishing destinations. Lake Wendouree in the city itself, Lake Burrumbeet, Moorabool Reservoir and Burrumbeet Creek are among the most popular spots, with European perch, rainbow trout and brown trout the dominant targets. The Yarrowee River and Canadian Creek run through the urban area, while waters further out — including Pykes Creek Reservoir and Bostock Reservoir — extend the options for trout and redfin anglers.