Beaufort Lake
Cool off during the summer months at Beaufort Lake. The man-made lake is great for fishing, water skiing, canoeing and swimming.
Pack a picnic and make the most of the great picnic and barbecue facilities. There is a simple playground beside the lake, shelter, BBQs, tables, water tap and toilets.
There is a leisurely 3km or 1km walking/running track around the lake with fitness equipment dotted along the way. Join countless locals running, strolling and cycling the track year-round. As you stroll the banks of the lake, you will find the Koori Art Trail with 12 art installations strategically placed around the lake.
Beaufort Lake opens to power boats in December for as long as water depths permit. The lake can be seasonally dry.
Fishing at Beaufort Lake
The lake contains redfin, goldfish, brown trout and rainbow trout. The lake is surrounded by scrub with deep water at one end and extensive shallows at the other. Heavy weed growth can make fishing difficult and water level fluctuates widely.
Please note the following:
- Please read and understand signs displayed.
- Power boats are only permitted on the lake from 10.00 am till sunset.
- Due to the size and locality of the lake jetskis are NOT PERMITTED.
- All power boat drivers must hold a current Victorian boat licence and insurance. Your boat licence must be produced if requested by police.
- Only two power boats are permitted at one time on the lake and must travel in a clockwise direction.
- When more than two boats are present, the 15 minutes at one time rule applies. (Read details on board at Lake)
- All persons towed behind boats must wear buoyancy suits or life jackets.
- The .05 rule applies on water as well as the road. Random breath tests may be carried out by police.
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Location
39 Park Road, Beaufort 3373 Map
