| Overview - Sugarloaf
Reservoir was developed during the late 1970's to helpsupplement Melbourne's
drinking water supply. Unlike many other of Melbourne's water storage's,
which draw water directly from protected forested catchments, Sugarloaf
is fed by the Maroondah Aqueduct and Yarra River near Yering Gorge. Upon
leaving the reservoir, water is thoroughly treated at Winneke Water Treatment
Plant to world Health organization guidelines before it reaches Melbourne's
domestic water supply system. Because Water from the reservoir is fully
treated some forms of Recreational activities, such as shoreline fishing
and sailing, can be carried out without effecting the water quality.
Types of Fish - Rainbow trout - Brown trout - European Carp - English Perch (Redfin) - Roach - Silver Perch - Golden Perch Fishing in reservoir is subjected to the following conditions: - Shoreline fishing only - Fishing is only permitted during park opening hours - Foreshore entry is restricted to designated area - Use of Burley prohibited - No cleaning of fish in the Reservoir - All rubbish, entrails and the unwanted fish must be disposed of in the bins - Victorian Amateur Fishing provided Licensee conditions apply. Park hours - The Reservoir is open every day of the year. Gates open at 8 am and close to vehicles as follows: - 5 pm on weekdays outside daylight saving - 5 pm on weekends and Public holidays outside daylight saving - 8 pm every day during daylight saving. Facilities - Sugarloaf Reservoir Park has toilet, picnic, barbecue and hot water facilities at Ridge Picnic area and Saddle Dam Picnic area. An information centre/Lookout is situated near the dam wall. How to get there - Melways 273 A2, Simpsons Rd via Eltham - Yarra Glen Rd Christmas Hills Ph: (03) 9719 7162 Related Articles Steele Whyte's article on Sugarloaf as featured in issue 28 of Freshwater Fishing 'n' Tackle. Map  |