Lake Bolac

Swim, ski, fish, camp and relax at Lake Bolac.

The freshwater lake was created when recent lava flows from the local volcanic cones altered the flow and dammed the former bed of the Fiery Creek, creating a depression which filled to form the lake. These lava flows also formed the bluestone banks to the north of the town. The volcanic eruptions occurred approximately 20,000 years ago.

The freshwater lake is 27 kilometres around the foreshore and covers 1460 hectacres. When full, Lake Bolac is about 6-7 feet deep and is a popular swimming, boating, fishing and sailing area. You can catch Yellowbelly, Redfin, Estuary Perch and Short-finned eel in the lake.

Lake Bolac is located on Glenelg Highway/Ararat-Mortlake Road, 50 kilometres south of Ararat and is within easy driving distance to The Grampians and The Great Ocean Road.

The Lake Bolac Eel Festival is held annually in March.

Location

Frontage Road, Lake Bolac 3351 Map

Web Links

→ lakebolac.com.au

→ Lake Bolac on Facebook