BIA Victoria - Where to go boating?

Where to go boating?

Victoria is blessed with some of the most diverse waterways in the world. The waters off Australia's southern coast are very special and unique.

Over 90% of the plants and animals living off our coast are found no where else on earth!

Our picturesque inland lakes offer perfect fishing and recreational boaters. Where ever you live in Victoria you can be sure you are only a short drive to a great boating destination.

Parks Victoria have produced a comprehensive Boating On the Bay and Boating on Western Port Map. This waterproof publication highlights all boat ramps, no fishing zones, water levels, no boating zones and other boating marks and lights.

Contact BIA on info@biavic.com.au or call 03 8696 5600 for your free copy of this boater's 'must have' guide to our two bays.

For all mooring information visit Park's Victoria Annual Mooring Ground Information Page for maps and information on all mooring grounds in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port

Deciding where to go today?

Check water levels at your favourite inland destination at www.fishvictoria.com While you are there, check out the anglers tips from their experts.

Go Fishing In Victoria

This year, the Bracks government announced a $3.2 million investment over four years in recreational fishing and tourism and associated tourism activties.

Part of this investment has funded new initiatives such as the Premier Lakes Program.

Premier Lakes

New to boating? Visit one of the states Premier Lakes destinations for a good introduction to fishing.

Five lakes across Victoria have been chosen as Premier Lakes.  These Premier Lakes will have guarenteed standards of access and facilities including toilets, BBQ's, picnic tables, playground equipment and access for anglers with a disability.

These lakes, as part of the Family Fishing Lakes program, will be with 'ready to catch fish' in the lead up to the June and September holidays.

Premier Lakes will be developed at:

• Eildon Pondage
• Lilydale Lake
• Kennington Reservoir (Bendigo)
• Jubilee Lake (Daylesford)
• Hyland Lake (Churchill)

Visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/gofishing for more information