Lake Burrumbeet
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Visit Lake Burrumbeet at Boating Vic to see:
- Live ramp camera images that are refreshed every 5 minutes
- Live images of the carpark
- Weather conditions
Public Notice
Lake Burrumbeet speed limit update (as of August 24, 2026)
The 5-knot speed limit for high-speed boating activities on Lake Burrumbeet has been removed.
Lake Burrumbeet's water levels have increased significantly following a wetter than average winter, with the City of Ballarat closely monitoring conditions as the waterway manager.
The lake is now safe for water-skiing and high-speed boating activities as per the waterway rules for the lake.
The City of Ballarat will continue to monitor the water quality and water levels at Lake Burrumbeet, and communicate further should any changes be enforced.
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.