Lake Colac
OVERFLOW ALERT: Authorities to make call on opening Lake Colac outflow
Experts will decide in coming days whether to open Lake Colac’s flood gates as the lake gets closer to peak capacity.
Lake’s bacteria level drops
Cold weather has caused Lake Colac’s bacteria levels to drop, but Colac Otway Shire Council advises visitors to the lake to remain cautious.
Boys make a splash on Lake Colac
These boys found Lake Colac too hard to resist this week.
Trout drawing anglers to lake
Fishing at Lake Colac has proven popular over the summer after the release of 10,000 rainbow trout through 2021.
High bacteria readings remain for Lake Colac
Water quality tests have found that recreational activities such as boating are safe for Lake Colac, but bacteria levels remain too high for swimming.
Regatta proves need for water
A Colac sailor and Lake Colac campaigner says the success of a national regatta on the lake demonstrates why it’s vital to put more water into the waterway.
Lake levels now online
Lake Colac enthusiasts can catch up on the latest lake levels and more on the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s website.
High lake levels good news for yachting titles
Preparations are well underway for Lake Colac to host national sailing championship races next month.