Lake Burrumbeet
On this page
Public Notice
The City of Ballarat has temporarily closed Lake Burrumbeet for all uses following the detection of a blue-green algal bloom at the lake.
Testing has confirmed the presence of toxic algae, which can pose serious health risks to people and animals.
As a precaution, all water-based activities, including swimming, wading, fishing and boating are prohibited until further notice.
Water affected by blue green algae can be unsuitable for drinking. No stock or pets should be allowed to make contact with or drink the water.
Read the news item: Blue-green algae closes Lake Burrumbeet
About the Lake
Lake Burrumbeet is a large lake located 20 kilometres west of Ballarat within the City of Ballarat Municipality.
The area is rich in cultural heritage and is popular for a range of recreational activities including walking, picnicking, camping, boating and fishing. It is home to a number of River Red Gums and is a potential breeding site for Brolga and other wetland species such as the Freckled Duck.
The lake is a large open water body with a surface area of approximately 24 square kilometres. Burrumbeet Creek is the main input to the lake with some other catchment areas to the north and south.
Burrumbeet is one of the most productive redfin perch waterways in Victoria, with fish up to 2.5 kg and is very popular with anglers.
There is a free campsite at the lake that is well utilised by visitors and locals to the region.