Our Reservoirs
Barkers Creek Reservoir
Blue green Algae update - June 2025
Low levels of Blue green algae has been detected in the reservoir. The reservoir is still open to on water recreation, but visitors should avoid contact with the water when fishing and boating.
Barkers Creek Reservoir is rich in history – and fruit fever, rather than gold fever gripped the Harcourt district in the mid 1800s. Fruit success was dependent on a reliable water supply. Barkers Creek Reservoir opened in 1868 to service local orchards and farms. Today, it continues to provide rural irrigation to the local area. It’s a beautiful place to visit for family picnics, fishing, kayaks, canoes and small portable craft (car toppers).
Coliban Water acknowledge that Barkers Creek Reservoir is on Dja Dja Wurrung Country and extend our appreciation for the Dja Dja Wurrung People, the Traditional Owners of the land.
Please note, the wearing of lifejackets is mandatory while on the water.
Daylight hours
Facilities
- Carpark
- Seating
- Toilets
- Walking
- Watercraft entry/exit
Enjoy your visit and please respect our reservoirs for local communities and future generations. You may see some or all of the signs below at our reservoirs, keep an eye out.
- Small portable craft
- Kayak or canoes
- Fishing
- Single entry/exit point for kayaks, canoes and small portable craft
- Inflatables (only permitted with an Australian Builders Plate (compliance plate))
- Fuel-powered craft Boats with Petrol motors (on the condition that the petrol motor is not used)
- Boats with an electric motor
- Dogs (must be on leads)
- Carpark
- Walking paths
- Drone usage
- Swimming & towed water activities
- Sail-powered craft or paddle boarding
- Horses
- Firearms or shooting
- Exceeding the number of people allowed in a vessel as per the design limit
- Damage to Dja Dja Wurrung cultural heritage, digging of soil & disturbance to plants or wildlife
- Camping & fires
Beware limbs may fall
Beware of uneven ground
Clean up after your dog
Do not remove timber, plants, wildlife or rocks
Keep vehicles on track and drive at the speed limit
Take rubbish with you
Be aware of above and below water hazards
Check the water temperature. If you fall in, cold water can cause hypothermia
Five knot speed limit (9.26km speed limit)
Life jackets mandatory
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