Articles tagged: Lake Colac
Clean up to reduce carp in lake
The Victorian Fisheries Authority’s ambitious vision to restore Lake Colac to its pristine former glory starts with culling carp—something Colac residents recently played their part in.
Boat access boost at lake
Lake Colac’s boat ramp is set to receive a major accessibility upgrade that will boost district recreation opportunities.
Lark on the lake for 2026 Catch a Carp Festival
Colac anglers both seasoned and first-timers braced the cold wind and rain for a chance to reel in the top prize at this year’s Catch a Carp festival on the Lake Colac foreshore.
Countdown on for Colac’s carp festival
Colac's Catch a Carp Festival is set to return to Lake Colac for another year of fishing, entertainment and education.
Council notes path study for Lake Colac loop
Councillors have endorsed a study into building a path around Lake Colac – but there is no commitment to construction, they say.
‘Spawning event’ killed carp in lake and creek
Dead carp have been found on the banks of Lake Colac and Barongarook Creek, but authorities say the long-awaited carp virus isn’t the cause of the mass death.
Lake loop could cost $46.1 million
A 30.5-kilometre shared walking and cycling path around Lake Colac could cost between $29.5 and $46.1 million, depending on the route it takes around the eastern side of the lake.
Boaters and fishers to benefit from pontoons
Lake Colac is set to receive a boating and fishing boost that will give more residents access to the town’s iconic waterway.
Local park’s international recognition
A Colac holiday spot has been named among the top 10 per cent worldwide.
Anglers reporting catches from across district
Salmon, snapper, flathead, trout and sharks are among what’s being reeled in by anglers across Colac district and the coast.
Walk, talk at Lake Colac foreshore
Colac and district garden lovers are invited to take a walk along Lake Colac’s foreshore, learning about the plans to improve the area.
Lake Colac investigation ongoing
A Victorian environmental watchdog is continuing to investigate the source of contaminants flowing into Lake Colac.
Yacht season shut down early
Promise of an expansive year for Colac’s Yacht Club has been cut short with low water levels in Lake Colac forcing the season’s cancellation.
City ready for first-ever carp fest
Fishers, families and fans of Lake Colac will join forces on Sunday for the city’s first-ever carp festival.
Colac carp carnival coming
Enthusiastic anglers are invited to seize the day these school holidays, with a catch a carp festival coming to Lake Colac’s foreshore.
National interest in prodigy
“You feel like you’ve got cement in your arms, and you can’t move but you just try and find a little bit more.”
Foreshore furore for lake loo
Colac community members have been left disgusted by the state of the Lake Colac foreshore public toilets during a bumper weekend at the precinct.
Ski gear stolen while training
Stolen water-skiing gear has not dampened the spirits of 11-year-old Thea Anderson in the lead-up to her ‘Thea 500’ skiing fundraiser.
All invited to foreshore picnic
A Colac Otway community picnic is encouraging people to gather, enjoy good food and good conversation on the Lake Colac foreshore this weekend.
Renewed calls to release virus
A fisheries authority is renewing calls for the government to release a carp virus following an increase in the pest in Lake Colac.
Removed limit is a boon for boaters
Boaters, skiers and vessel owners are celebrating speed limit changes on Lake Colac – with hopes that the move will boost lake use and draw more recreational users from across the region.
CARP PLAGUE: Fish damage boats, lake reputation at Colac regatta
“The reputation of the lake has gone.” A weekend that was supposed to bring Lake Colac into the limelight for hosting its first regatta in more than 20 years has ended in a sour note with a plague of carp damaging multiple boats.
Positive day despite damage
Despite the damages left by a carp plague in Lake Colac, Yacht Club commodore Adam Chambers says there are plenty of positives to take from Colac’s first local regatta in 20 years.
Devoted sailor reflects on journey
Sailing for more than 60 years, Colac Yachtsman Ian Lane has seen it all when it comes to life on the water.
