Fine fishing at Yambuk Lake

Great fishing spots are hard to find and local secrets, such as Lake Yambuk just 20 minutes west of Port Fairy near the small town of Yambuk, is one of those local treasures.

The "lake" is part of an extensive wetland system formed from the meeting of the Shaw and Eumeralla Rivers and is formed when the barrier estuary system is periodically closed to the sea by a sand bar. The wetlands comprise freshwater meadows and semi permanent saline marshes, which have extensive areas of reeds and salt marsh communities fringing the edges.

A popular fishing lake, there is a boat ramp and wharf. Surf fishing can be conducted from the ocean beach.

Lake Yambuk is accessed from the Princes highway, 20 minutes drive west of Port Fairy. The turnoff to the Lake is located within the township of Yambuk. 

The Lake Yambuk estuary and wetlands are listed under the Directory of Important Wetlands for their flora and fauna value. Lake Yambuk provides important habitat for many bird species including the threatened Lewin’s Rail and the endangered Orange Bellied Parrot. The threatened Dwarf Galaxias breed within the Lake Yambuk estuaries.

There is a campground here with 40 powered sites, barbecues and an amenities block with laundry, showers and toilets.

More information:

• Yambuk
• Yambuk Caravan Park