Lake William Hovell is a medium-sized dam and reservoir situated on the King River in the scenic King Valley, not far from Wangaratta in Victoria's High Country. Constructed in 1971, the lake is set within mountain bushland and is well protected from the weather by the surrounding forested hills. The lake features a varied underwater landscape including sand and silt bottoms, weed beds, timbered bays, and rocky ledges — all of which provide excellent habitat for fish. The water is home to a healthy population of wild brown and rainbow trout, English perch (redfin), and the protected and endangered native Macquarie perch. The lake is fishable throughout the entire season, making it a reliable destination for anglers across a wide range of skill levels and fishing styles.