How do you catch fish in Lake Eildon?

Lake Eildon is now arguably Victoria’s best big Murray cod water. It’s open year-round too because the three month long closed season for the species does not apply there. Trolling, bait fishing and casting are all popular and effective fishing methods offering something for everyone 12 months of the year.

Where can I fish for yellow belly?

Lake Windamere located near Mudgee in central-western NSW is widely considered a great place to catch some whopping Golden perch (aka yellowbelly or ‘yellas’) up to 65cm which are caught on a regular basis!

What fish can you catch at Eildon?

Lake Eildon is an amazing and scenic fishing destination that contributes heavily to local tourism. It’s a fantastic place for camping and targeting trophy-sized rainbow or brown trout during winter. There is also plenty of golden perch, redfin, carp and Murray Cod.

What is the deepest part of Lake Eildon?

259′Lake Eildon / Max depth

How do I catch Redfin in Eildon?

Redfin are usually caught in Eildon fishing vertically in trees. Take up a stationery position and fish in amongst the trees by dropping lures vertically down to them. The vertical approach relies on moving every 20 minutes or using a good sounder to find the schools in the first place.

What is the best bait for yellow belly?

Best Yellowbelly baits

  • Scrub worms.
  • Shrimp.
  • yabbies.
  • earthworms.
  • prawn.

Is there shrimp in Lake Eildon?

A highly valued sporting fish with good eating qualities, they will readily attack lures and various baits including some of the favourites such as Murray shrimp, yabbies, worms and fish.

What lures do yellow belly like?

Some of our most popular versions for goldens include the Jackall TN 50 and 60, Shads Lures Jew Candy and Atomic’s Hardz Vibe 60. These still vibrate well however the poly material transmits a more subdued vibration and at times gets the fish interested when the blades shuts them down.

How do I catch redfin in Eildon?

What can you do on a Lake Eildon houseboat?

You can make homecooked meals in the fully-appointed kitchen. Use the gas BBQ to whip up some char-grilled burgers or trout. Relax in a well-heated and comfy bedroom… or even watch TV from your own private living room. Hire a houseboat on Lake Eildon today!

Where are the red fin in Lake Eildon?

Lake Eildon has been up and down over the past few weeks with some mixed reports of red fin in good size and numbers taking scrub worms and small yabbies in the timber around the pine trees opposite Coller bay, in Woolshed inlet and towards the Delatite arm. Yellow…

Can you flat line Tassie Devils in Lake Eildon?

Lake Eildon is on fire with brown trout, flat lining Tassie devils is the preferred method with most fish around the 40cm mark. Mansfield guru Dieter however managed to catch this 70cm beast at Big River on Sunday along with a bag of redfin all taken trolling.