LAKE EILDON
Map of Lake Eildon – Google Maps
Lake Eildon is a huge expanse of water situated near mansfield in the alpine region of Victoria. This very large impoundment is fed by three large rivers and boasts exceptional fishing year round for many species including Golden Perch, Murray Cod, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Redfin. In the wintertime the trout fisherman have a ball catching big brown and rainbow trout but when the spring warmth comes along, it’s the golden perch that are the key attraction. The dam also holds a large population of murray cod which regularly give anglers targeting golden perch a big surprise.
Get to the point!
October is the perfect time to fish at Eildon, the golden perch become numerous and active often schooling up in high density on many of the protruding rock and clay points scattered throughout the lake. Some anglers do exceptionally well in October slow hopping Lipless Crankbaits and Jackall Mask Vibes through schools of fish that have been located using a sounder. There is also an unlimited expanse of standing timber cluttering many of the shorelines for those who prefer to stick to the trees to find their fish!
Darren Weda of InDepth Angler hoists up a prime springtime Eildon Perch. Photo Credit: InDepth Angler
Event Details
Event Location
Peppin Point Holiday Park
75 Peppin Drive, Bonnie Doon, Vic
Accomodation Available
Peppin Point Holiday Park Website
The Australian Yellowbelly Championships Round 7 – Lake Eildon will be held from Peppin Point Holiday Park on the waters of Lake Eildon in Victoria.
The briefing will commence at 7:00pm under the AYC marquee on Friday the 16th of October. All anglers competing in the tournament are required to attend the briefing to receive vital information regarding the specifics of the competition, including their starting positions and a run-down of the session rules and regulations. There will also be opportunities to purchase and view new products from the competition sponsors at the briefing.
The Australian Yellowbelly Championships Round 7 – Lake Eildon is open to any team that wish to participate, there are no restrictions on boat size and kayak teams are also welcome to compete (two kayaks per team). Kayak anglers without filtered livewells are required to take the best possible care of their fish and are urged to weigh in their catch as soon as it is caught when no livewell is available.
Weigh-in & Marshalling
There will be a weigh in station located at the AYC marquee on the waters edge at Peppin Point Holiday park and an official AYC marshalling team on the water throughout each round to measure captures as they come in. If your team has fish in their live well and see the marshalling boat (Identified by an orange flag) please wave them over to your boat or move towards them as they may already be measuring another teams fish. We urge all teams to weigh in their catch every time they see the marshalling boat to ensure fish health.
Important note
Fish will not be counted towards a teams tournament score if they fail to swim away healthily after official measurement.
Timetable
Briefing
Friday 16th October 2015
start time: 7:00pm
finish time: 8:00pm
Location: We will be positioned on the waters edge at Peppin Point Holiday Park for the briefing.
Session 1
Saturday 17th October 2015
Start time: 7:00am
Finish time: 11:30am
Bag limit: 4 fish total (unlimited upgrades)
Minimum length: 30cm
Session 2
Saturday 17th October 2015
Start time: 1:30pm
Finish time: 5:00pm
Bag limit: 4 fish total (unlimited upgrades)
Minimum length: 30cm
Session 3
Sunday 18th October 2015
Start time: 7:00am
Finish time: 11:30am
Bag limit: 4 fish total (unlimited upgrades)
Minimum length: 30cm
OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS
Entry list
Noxious Spinnerbaits
- Team member 1: Kev Hodder
- Team member 2: Adam Samios
- State: ACT
The Burglar Boys
- Team member 1: Shane Mitchell
- Team member 2: Jake Mitchell
- State: VIC
Eildon Bait and Tackle
- Team member 1: Jarrod Biles
- Team member 2: Trevor Holmes
- State: VIC
Philthyphils
- Team member 1: Phil Morrow
- Team member 2: TBA
- State: NSW
Monster Fish Tackle
- Team member 1: Doug Phayer
- Team member 2: Peter Howell
- State: VIC
Jaibo
- Team member 1: Jai Blackler
- Team member 2: Matt Trafford
- State: VIC
Yellowbelly Storm
- Team member 1: David Hathaway
- Team member 2: Sarah Morris
- Team member 3: Makalee Hathaway
- State: NSW
Bromar Engineering
- Team member 1: Toby Anderson
- Team member 2: John Anderson
- State: NSW
Hart 2 Hart
- Team member 1: Aaron Hart
- Team member 2: Neil Hart
- Team member 2: Layne Smith
- State: NSW
13 Fishing/Lock & Haul
- Team member 1: Russell Aston
- Team member 2: Leon Megaw
- State: VIC
McGrath Lures
- Team member 1: Rick Doyle
- Team member 2: Reuben Doyle
- State: VIC
Lachlan Boys
- Team member 1: Dion Norris
- Team member 2: Wyatt Toole
- State: VIC
Bully Beef and Beer
- Team member 1: Brad Edwards
- Team member 2: Daniel Edwards
- State: NSW
Team XXXX
- Team member 1: Troy Harvey
- Team member 2: Mitchell Harvey
- State: VIC
Strikeforce
- Team member 1: Ronald Murnane
- Team member 2: Daryl Shaw
- State: VIC
Full Boar
- Team member 1: Charlie Cox (Keithy)
- Team member 2: Adrian Symonds (Maxxus)
- State: VIC
Black Widow
- Team member 1: Thomas Pinter
- Team member 2: Steve Pinter
- Team member 3: Gary Pinter
- State: VIC
McHomes
- Team member 1: Callan Carey-Spears
- Team member 2: Kurt McNamarra
Tatts & Tight lines
- Team member 1: Jake Woodyard
- Team member 2: Tyson Griffiths
- State: VIC
Flickem In
- Team member 1: David Doran
- Team member 2: Melissa Frazer
- Team member 3: Jake Slattery
State: NSW
The Undertakers
- Team member 1: Lee Felton
- Team member 2: Cristie Felton
- Team member 3: Lillee Felton
- State: NSW
Bundy Boys
- Team member 1: Kevin Foley
- Team member 2: Ashley Trigg
State: NSW
Travelling Tilburys
- Team member 1: Colin Hanley
- Team member 2: Shane Howe
- State: VIC
Brave Rods
- Team member 1: Paul Landmeter
- Team member 2: Dave Landmeter
- State: VIC
The Cod Father
- Team member 1: Colby Lesko
- Team member 2: Max Greene
- State: VIC
Team Spotters
- Team member 1: David Staal
- Team member 2: Darren Mays
- State: VIC
Monsterfish Tackle
- Team member 1: Doug Phayer
- Team member 2: TBA
- State: VIC
Team Nowhere
- Team member 1: Jarrod Colyer
- Team member 2: Craig Smith
State: VIC
X-LIne
- Team member 1: Alan Harris
- Team member 2: Brad Harris
- State: VIC
Boats and More
- Team member 1: Jacob Crow
- Team member 2: Simon Tate
State: VIC
The Asset Apparel Co.
- Team member 1: Rory Benn-Clibborn
- Team member 2: Michael Watson
- State: ACT
Codspastics
- Team member 1: Brad Murray
- Team member 2: Josh Murray
- State: VIC
Fillet n Release
- Team member 1: Kyle Hando
- Team member 2: Matty littlewood
State: NSW
Green Pickens
- Team member 1: James Picker
- Team member 2: Ben Green
- State: NSW
Hook-in
- Team member 1: Dave Kleeman
- Team member 2: Leigh Kleeman
- State: VIC
Renegade
- Team member 1: Darren Wloch
- Team member 2: Scott Walters
State: VIC
Down to Fish
- Team member 1: Jesse Hill
- Team member 2: Shane Jones
- State: NSW
Magnum
- Team member 1: Andy Stevens
- Team member 2: TBA
- State: NSW
Yella Seduction
- Team member 1: Josh Chester
- Team member 2: Kobin Rasker
- State: ACT
October is the Prime Time for Fishing at Lake Eildon
Lake Eildon, located near Mansfield in Victoria’s alpine region, offers exceptional year-round fishing. With its vast expanse of water fed by three large rivers, the lake is home to a variety of species including Golden Perch, Murray Cod, and both Brown and Rainbow Trout. October stands out as the perfect month to fish for Golden Perch, which become particularly active and often gather in dense schools. Anglers have great success during this time using techniques like slow hopping Lipless Crankbaits and Jackall Mask Vibes through these schools, especially in areas with prominent rock and clay points. For those who prefer timbered shorelines, Lake Eildon’s extensive standing timber offers endless opportunities to hook into quality fish.