Upper Coliban Reservoir
Planned maintenance update - October 2025
Maintenance works have been completed at the Premier Mine Road boat ramp at Upper Coliban Reservoir, however due to low water levels, the boat ramp will remain closed until we receive further inflows to the reservoir.
Upper Coliban Reservoir is a great spot to visit for fishing, kayaks, canoes and boats with an electric motor. Our aim is to provide excellent on-water recreation access for visitors whilst managing the reservoir as a key water storage for our customers. Completed in 1903, it is a significant part of the Coliban Water System.
There are two recreational areas, Premier Mine Road and Springhill Road. Please check the maps and signage as facilities and allowed activities differ at each site.
Coliban Water acknowledge that Upper Coliban 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.
For water storage levels at Upper Coliban Reservoir, click here.
Daylight hours
Facilities
- Carpark
- Seating
- Shelter
- Toilets
- Viewing platform
- Walking
- Watercraft entry/exit
Look after our reservoirs
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
- Two entry/exit points for kayaks, canoes and small portable craft
- Fishing
- Boats with an electric motor
- Dogs (must be on leads)
- Carpark
- Walking paths
- Boats with fuel-powered motors attached & any fuel-powered craft
- Drone usage
- Swimming & towed water activities
- Sail-powered craft or paddle boarding
- Inflatables
- 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
Image and video gallery
The graph above is indicative and not to scale. Know how data is calculated, what data is available and where it comes from by visiting our Water Storage and Information page.
The content of this graph is provided for information purposes only. No claim is made as to the accuracy of this data.
Information and data is provided on the basis that users take responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.
The graph above is indicative and not to scale. Know how data is calculated, what data is available and where it comes from by visiting our Water Storage and Information page.
The content of this graph is provided for information purposes only. No claim is made as to the accuracy of this data.
Information and data is provided on the basis that users take responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.
