Lake Eppalock is a premier freshwater fishing destination located in country Victoria, nestled between the townships of Bendigo and Heathcote in the historic Goldfields region, approximately a 1 hour and 50 minute drive from Melbourne. Constructed in the 1960s, this man-made reservoir is the 7th largest lake in Victoria and serves as a spillway for the surrounding Lakes Campaspe and Coliban, while also supplying local drinking water and supplementing the Waranga Western Channel for irrigation. Fed by the Coliban River, Campaspe River, Wild Duck Creek, and Mt Ida/McIvor Creek, the lake offers a diverse mix of shallow and deep water environments, with a maximum depth of around 30 metres. The shoreline is characterised by a mix of open grasslands and forested areas, with access points ranging from rocky banks and sandy beaches to areas rich in submerged timber. What was once known primarily as a redfin and carp fishery has been transformed through an ambitious stocking program into one of Victoria's finest native fisheries, making it an outstanding destination for anglers of all skill levels.