Bellfield - Lake Bellfield
Lake Bellfield is located in the eastern Grampians only 5km from Halls Gap and has an inlet from Fyans Creek. Lake Bellfield supplies towns including Halls Gap and Pomonal, farms, recreational lakes and environmental wetlands. It's also the main source of supply for the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline system, supported by Taylors Lake.
The lake is a popular tourist spot with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and reflective waters.
Lake Bellfield water quality is generally of a high standard due to its catchment being located in a protected national park.
The lake is used for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, swimming and picnicking. Note that boats with an internal combustion engine are not permitted at Lake Bellfield.
There is the 800m long dam wall which can be walked across.
A private caravan park (Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park) is located adjacent to the dam wall on the northern side.
Toilets are located at the Lake Bellfield observation tower/viewing area.
Camp fires are only permitted at the picnic area in properly constructed fireplaces.
Duck shooting is not permitted.
Swimming
Swimming is only permitted within the designated swimming area at this picnic ground, which is indicated by signs. Swimming is not permitted in other areas of the lake due to suddenly varying depths, cold water and submerged objects.
Fishing
This lake provides an excellent location for bank fishing with Redfin and Trout being the predominant species.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are not permitted.
Location
Grampians Road, Bellfield 3381 Map
Web Links
→ www.gwmwater.org.au/using-lakes-and-reservoirs/our-reservoirs/lake-bellfield/reservoir
