Maroondah Reservoir

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 4

Maroondah Reservoir is a scenic water body nestled in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria, Australia, set within the beautiful Maroondah Reservoir Park. Surrounded by tall mountain ash forests and lush fern gullies, this reservoir serves as part of Melbourne's drinking water supply system, lending it a pristine, protected character that contributes to excellent water quality and clarity. The reservoir and its surrounding park offer a unique fishing experience in a stunning natural setting, with the catchment's protected status helping to maintain the ecological integrity that supports healthy fish populations.

Victoria licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Maroondah Reservoir 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

Murray River Cod

Maccullochella peelii

River Blackfish

Gadopsis marmoratus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Maroondah Reservoir. 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.

Maroondah Dam

Dam

Know where you can legally fish on Maroondah Reservoir

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 Maroondah Reservoir 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 Maroondah Reservoir to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Maroondah Reservoir 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.