Taylors Lake - GWMWater

Water levels

Recreational activities permitted

Features & Facilities

Seasonal activities permitted

Current

66%

Last year

86%

Overview

Taylors Lake is an off-stream reservoir and a reliable water source for the region. Sitting 20 km south-east of Horsham, it's supplied from upstream storage within the Wimmera-Glenelg headworks. The nearby Potters Creek also serves as a small natural catchment.

The lake has an important role in supplying environmental water to the Wimmera River. It's also very popular with Horsham locals for recreation, especially camping, fishing and water skiing. When other lakes are dry, Taylors Lake will often still have water to enjoy.

Be sure to play it safe around water.

Read our information signage before entering the water.

Visit Safe Transport Victoria for a range of resources on water safety: https://safetransport.vic.gov.au/on-the-water/

Find reservoir levels and other information at Storage Manager

View data at Storage Manager

Helpful Information

Camping

is permitted in the Western Camping Area
no camping within 20 metres of the water's edge (lake side of track) for wate quality protection
do not construct or use a pit toilet. Toilets are located at the eastern and western boat ramps
long-term camping (8+ weeks) must be approved by our Patrol Officer
camping under trees is not advised as branches and limbs may fall
camp away from other visitors at established camp grounds if camping with dogs

Camp fires

check CFA website or Vic Emergency App for up-to-date information
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/total-fire-bans-and-ratings
permitted in properly constructed fireplaces in line with Country Fire Authority's warnings and restrictions https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can
fire must be completely extinguished with water, not soil, before the last person leaves

Firewood

bring your own firewood
fallen timber and trees are protected and must not be cut down

Portable Generators

must be within 10 metres of the owner's tent and closer to the owner's tent than anyone else’s
don't put them in long grass as they can start fires!
refer to Country Fire Authority 'chainsaws, lawn mowers and other equipment' conditions during fire season https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

Vehicles

must keep to the obvious tracks
not permitted on the beach or sand dunes
speed limit 10 km/h within Taylors Lake reserve area
no unregistered motor vehicles including trail bikes

Boating

designated boat ramps must be used

Duck Shooting

duck shooting permitted during duck season only
no shooting zone near the dam wall operational area
camping at the South-Eastern Area is permitted one week prior to and during duck season

Dogs