Waranga Basin is one of Victoria's most popular inland fishing destinations, ranking as the fourth largest inland waterway in the state. Situated between the Goulburn and Campaspe Rivers, the basin lies approximately 8 km northeast of Rushworth and 12 km southwest of Tatura, with Shepparton being the nearest major township at roughly a 30-minute drive. Built in 1905 on natural swampland historically known as Waranga Swamp (or Gunn's Swamp), this purpose-built reservoir features an impressive 8.8-metre-high, 7-kilometre-long embankment and holds a capacity of 432,360 megalitres, making it one of the largest storages in the Goulburn system. Water is diverted from the Goulburn River to supply the Central Goulburn irrigation network. Set in flat, open country, the basin offers a wide expanse of water that supports excellent fishing alongside boating, swimming, and water skiing, with foreshore facilities including a caravan park, picnic areas, and electric barbecues.