Articles tagged: Lake Colac
OVERFLOW ALERT: Authorities to make call on opening Lake Colac outflow
Experts will decide in coming days whether to open Lake Colac’s flood gates as the lake gets closer to peak capacity.
Lake’s bacteria level drops
Cold weather has caused Lake Colac’s bacteria levels to drop, but Colac Otway Shire Council advises visitors to the lake to remain cautious.
Boys make a splash on Lake Colac
These boys found Lake Colac too hard to resist this week.
Trout drawing anglers to lake
Fishing at Lake Colac has proven popular over the summer after the release of 10,000 rainbow trout through 2021.
High bacteria readings remain for Lake Colac
Water quality tests have found that recreational activities such as boating are safe for Lake Colac, but bacteria levels remain too high for swimming.
Regatta proves need for water
A Colac sailor and Lake Colac campaigner says the success of a national regatta on the lake demonstrates why it’s vital to put more water into the waterway.
Lake levels now online
Lake Colac enthusiasts can catch up on the latest lake levels and more on the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s website.
High lake levels good news for yachting titles
Preparations are well underway for Lake Colac to host national sailing championship races next month.
Rental discount for lake group
The Colac Yacht Club can remain in its home for the next nine years and has received a rent discount.
Call to act now on lake
Lake Colac campaigner Pam Cuthbertson said now is the time for authorities to divert excess water into Lake Colac.
EPA assesses wastewater upgrade plan
Colac and district residents can comment on Barwon Water’s plans for a multi-million-dollar upgrade to Colac’s sewage treatment plant.
Lake Colac at two-decade high
Farmers, boaters, fishers and managers all agree that Lake Colac is in its healthiest condition in recent memory.
Winter sunshine at Lake Colac
Colac residents were still able to enjoy the great outdoors despite the weekend’s COVID-19 lockdown.
Flat battery leaves two boaters stranded
Colac’s SES crew jumped to action to rescue two boaters stranded in Lake Colac.
Rain leaves lake and basins in healthy state
Lake Colac’s water level has risen slightly since the end of summer and water storages are near capacity following stable rainfall totals.
Trout releases continue
Lake Colac’s once-in-a-generation fish restocking plan is nearing completion, with another truckload of rainbow trout released.
Thousands of trout released
More catchable fish are now in Lake Colac as part of a major State Government restocking plan.
Fishers playing the long game with trout bites
Lake Colac fishers have so far managed few nibbles from recently released rainbow trout but expect the fish to become more active as temperatures drop.
Further research on fish virus
The Federal Government says it needs more research before releasing a carp virus into Lake Colac, as state fishing authorities continue to advocate for measures to control the rampant water pest.
Fin-tastic trout release a big treat for anglers
Dozens of Colac and district fishing enthusiasts turned out for the largest restocking of Lake Colac in almost 70 years.
Fish release for Lake Colac today
Colac anglers have landed a major catch before Easter, with thousands of fish due for release into Lake Colac today.
Young people lead litter clean-up
Colac and district students and community members have done their bit for the environment during Clean Up Australia Day activities.
Lake levels down after dry month
Mild temperatures continued across the Colac district to end summer, and rain totals dropped as a La Nina weather pattern subsided.
Lake to be stocked with 10,000 trout
Victoria’s fishing authority is finalising plans to stock Lake Colac with rainbow trout in a boost for the region’s anglers.
