The lake contains trout, redfin and macquarie perch, and the size can surprise, with trout up to 3kg and some healthy reddies.

Taking its name from the Australian explorer, the lake was officially opened in 1971 and was built to harness the waters of the King River for downstream irrigation purposes.

Most of the western shore is landscaped, safe and accessible. Shore based anglers can take the kids for a day’s fishing, have a choice of locations to fish from, and not be hassled by power boats or water skiers.

Anglers with a boat can access a huge variety of water for a small lake. The eastern shore is quite deep and offers good trolling. The top of the lake, where the King River runs in, is only 20 minutes from the boat ramp and offers lure casting, trolling, bait fishing and bait drifting. In between, you can explore a number of bays on the western shore.

As an irrigation storage, Lake William Hovell is often at the mercy of huge fluctuations in water level, with the lake sometimes drawing down to virtually the old river course in summer and filling to 100%+ in winter. As a result, trout fishing is best during winter months.

Please take note of some restrictions:

• Boats are limited to 8kph and 10 horsepower
• Camping within the confines of the reserves is prohibited

Target Species: Brown and rainbow trout, redfin. Macquarie perch are protected in this storage.

Best Methods: For trout, fish can be caught trolling, bait fishing, fly fishing or lure casting. For redfin, trolling, bait fishing, lure casting and jigging work well in the warmer months.

Lure Selection: Rapalas, baby merlins, mepps, celtas and tassies all work well here at times.

Welcome to Valley View Caravan Park!

Their mission at Valley View Caravan Park is to provide excellent customer service and create a memorable holiday experience for all guests. Nestled in the heart of Whitfield, the central location is perfect for exploring the stunning King Valley.

Valley View Caravan Park offers a relaxed atmosphere amidst the serene surroundings of the Upper King Valley, near the King River and Lake William Hovell. The park is set in the picturesque foothills of the Victorian High Country, providing a quiet and tranquil getaway. It’s an ideal spot to unwind and soak in the breathtaking mountain scenery.

They cater to a variety of accommodation needs with: 64 powered and unpowered sites, 6 Deluxe Cabins and 4 Park Pods.

The facilities include a well-equipped camp kitchen, a barbeque area, picnic spots, a playground, and laundry amenities complete with an ironing board and iron. They also offer a dump point, e-bike hire, an automated bike wash, a bike maintenance station, and secured bike storage.

They pride themselves on friendly hospitality and exceptionally clean amenities block. Plus, they’re pet-friendly, though they kindly ask that pets are strictly not allowed with onsite accommodation reservations.

Come and experience the beauty and tranquility of Valley View Caravan Park – your perfect retreat in the King Valley.