Ouyen Lake

Ouyen Lake is a 14-hectare man-made recreational lake on the northern edge of Ouyen. Created from a former water storage dam through an enormous community effort, the lake opened to the public in 2018.

The lake is a popular destination for swimming, fishing, boating, watersports, walking and family picnics. It provides a recreational oasis in the dry Mallee landscape.

Facilities and Activities:

Swimming
Fishing, including from floating pontoons
Boating and boat ramp
Canoeing and kayaking
Waterskiing and wakeboarding
Walking and cycling track around the lake
Playground
Barbecue facilities
Picnic areas
Public toilets
Birdwatching
Overnight camping at the northern end of the lake (bookings required)

Fishing is a popular activity, with the lake regularly stocked with fish.

The lake also hosts community events, including fishing competitions, fun runs and watersport events.

Camping:

Overnight camping is available at the northern end of Ouyen Lake. Bookings are required and can be made by messaging Ouyen Lake on Facebook or sending an SMS to 0448 922 346.

Visitors must not park on the lawns or walking track, except within an allocated camping site.

Opening Hours:

Opening Hours and current lake information

Cost:

Visitor and camping information

Review:

Ouyen Lake is an impressive example of what a small community can achieve. Local volunteers transformed a disused water storage area into a recreational lake that offers opportunities for swimming, fishing, watersports and relaxation.

For families, the combination of a playground, walking track, picnic areas, barbecues and toilets makes the lake an attractive place to stop and spend some time.

The floating fishing pontoons are an interesting feature, while the walking and cycling track allows visitors to enjoy the lake without getting into the water.

It is a worthwhile stop when travelling through Ouyen on the Calder Highway, particularly during warmer weather.