Cosgrove Reservoir is a small water storage located near the township of Creswick, just a 10-minute drive from Ballarat.
Access to the reservoir requires written permission from the local shire. The reservoir offers beautiful views of the water, making it a great spot for a scenic walk. It is also popular for fishing, particularly for small redfin, making it a family-friendly location. Visitors should be cautious of snakes, especially in areas with water and high grass.
For fishing at Cosgrove Reservoir, bait fishers can use power bait in bright colors, live minnows, scrub worms, maggots, and mudeye under a float, paternoster rig, or small running sinker rig. Anglers who prefer lures can try small soft plastics, spinners, and shallow diving hard body lures. It is recommended to use a spinning light rod with a 1-3 or 2-4 kilogram capacity, paired with a 2000, 2500, or 3000 size reel. The reel should be spooled with a 4-8 pound braid and a quality fluorocarbon leader.
Recommended baits for Cosgrove Reservoir include powerbait, scrub worms, mudeye, and maggots. There is also a wide variety of lures to choose from, such as Bluefox spinners, Daiwa DR joint minnows, and Berkley powerbait grub.
Trout fishing enthusiasts can find a detailed guide on how to catch trout, including favorite lures, baits, and techniques. Shallow diving hard body minnows, metal spoons, spinners, Tassie devils, and soft plastics are particularly effective