Laanecoorie Reservoir

Laanecoorie Reservoir is located on the Loddon River, 40 km south-west of Bendigo. Laanecoorie Reservoir's function is to control flows in the Loddon River downstream of Cairn Curran and Tullaroop Reservoirs.

Work on the original reservoir began in 1889 and was completed in 1891. The embankment was substantially reconstructed after major flood damage in 1909, and the reservoir was enlarged to its present capacity in 1935.

Facilities

Recreation facilities include large grassed areas, car parking, boat ramp, fishing, camping, wood fired BBQ and toilets.

Things to do

Fishing

The Loddon River is home to many varieties of fish, including Redfin and Carp. The reservoir is also regularly stocked with Golden Perch and Brown Trout, meaning there's always a healthy supply. You can try your luck for Murray Cod in shallow areas.

Handy hint: try fishing for Murray Cod at night with surface lures. Don't forget your Recreational Fishing Licence!

Camping

The Laanecoorie Lakeside Park is set on 45 acres of natural bush setting that's home to a large range of native wildlife. Activities available at the park include fishing, cycling, water skiing, canoeing, gold prospecting and bush walking.

Boating

Laanecoorie is a popular spot for power boating, jet skiing, rowing and canoeing. The southern end of the reservoir is often quite shallow with aquatic water weed so a speed limit of 5 knots applies. High
speed boating is allowed at the northern end of the reservoir. Vessels can be launched from public boat ramps around the reservoir (see map).

A 5 knot speed limit applies at any level within 50 metres of the water's edge; other vessels, navigation aids, swimmers and fixed or floating structures; and within 100 metres of vessels displaying a dive flag. Keep a lookout at all times for hazards and other vessels.

Swimming

There is a designated safe swimming area located at the Brownbill Reserve on the left side of the boat ramp which is suitable for all swimming experience levels. Experienced swimmers can also swim at any part of the reservoir.

Wild Duck Hunting

Wild duck hunting is also a popular activity on Laanecoorie Reservoir during the declared duck hunting season, generally from mid-March to early June.