Lake Buffalo

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 0
Species: 4

Lake Buffalo is a scenic reservoir nestled in the Victorian high country near the town of Myrtleford, offering a diverse and rewarding fishery for anglers of all skill levels. Fed by the Buffalo River and its surrounding catchment, the lake sits within a stunning mountain landscape and provides habitat for an impressive range of species, making it one of the more versatile stillwater destinations in northeastern Victoria. Whether you're casting lures from the bank, trolling the deeper sections, or working the shallower arms and inlets, Lake Buffalo delivers consistent opportunities throughout the year.

Victoria licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Lake Buffalo and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Macquarie Perch

Macquaria australasica

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lake Buffalo. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Lake Buffalo - Marshals Ridge Ramp

Boat Ramp

Lake Buffalo - Yarrarabula Creek Rd Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Lake Buffalo

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Victoria licenses and regulations

Victoria Boating Regulations

Official Safe Transport Victoria recreational boating page covering marine licence requirements, lifejacket and safety-equipment rules, speed and distance limits, and navigation rules.

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Victoria Fishing License

Official Victorian Fisheries Authority page for buying a Recreational Fishing Licence (RFL), which covers all marine, estuarine and inland fishing. Required for most adult anglers unless exempt; short-term and multi-year options are available.

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Victoria Fishing Regulations

Official VFA page listing size and bag limits and closed seasons for freshwater, marine and estuarine species, part of the Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide. A default bag limit applies to species not specifically listed.

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Victoria Stream Access Laws

Victoria has no single dedicated stream-access page; this is the closest official angler-facing page - the VFA's guide to angler access along Crown land water frontages, explaining that the public may legally access licensed and unreserved Crown frontage.

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Take Lake Buffalo with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Lake Buffalo to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Lake Buffalo to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.