Rocky Valley Storage
Rocky Valley Storage Lake is one of two stunning alpine lakes near Falls Creek ski resort. Perfect for both summer and winter excursions!
Alpine zones boast high recharge potential but their groundwater storage is often neglected. This is surprising, since a high alpine groundwater storage can reliably regulate catchment outflow over several months.
Boating
Floating and fishing are popular pastimes on this lake. A variety of boat types can be rented on-site; fishing occurs year round – during summer months anglers fish for rainbow trout 8-15 inches in size (and occasionally larger). Other fish species that can be caught include kokanee and mackinaw which can be caught using lures or bait. In addition, DFG plants a significant number of rainbows into the lake every year.
Lake Alpine is part of an interlinked reservoir system providing drinking water and hydroelectricity to nearby Spicer, Utica and Union reservoirs.
Lake water remains cool throughout much of summer, making lakes ideal places for swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking activities. To protect children in mountain waters from drowning accidents, they must wear life jackets at all times and be closely supervised at all times.
Lake Pocahontas boasts an aesthetically pleasing foreshore area with grassy banks and picnic spots, along with boat launch areas at both dam walls. A maximum speed limit of 10mph applies across both lakes; overnight mooring is not permitted and they close at night.
Fishing on Lake Mount Beauty is popular throughout summer months, while winter conditions often limit catches due to cooler water temperatures and lack of nutrients in these high alpine lakes. Most fish found here tend to be small due to low nutrient levels and rocky granitic bottoms; however trout are predatory feeders in winter; feeding off other trout is sometimes necessary if necessary! Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery on Hollonds Street and Rocky Valley Bikes & Snowsports in town stock an assortment of fishing gear while there is also a pond near the lake that contains small brown trout up to 1.4 kg!
Fishing
Rocky Valley Reservoir is an exceptional alpine lake known for its world-class trout fishing. Stocked with both brown and rainbow trout species, though they tend to freeze over in winter.
Lake Ontario is a catch-and-release fishery, with a bag limit of five trout per person per year. Due to its small size and steep hills surrounding it, floating lines or long rods with weighted flies work best; most anglers opt for three flies that include Mrs Simpson flies such as Dunkeld or Fuzzy Wuzzy as points and an attractor fly on dropper as top flies; with an attractor fly such as Fuzzy Wuzzy for added drama on dropper line dropper flys.
Rocky Valley Lake is an idyllic alpine lake amidst picturesque surroundings. However, be mindful that it is high altitude lake; therefore you will require warm clothing and rain gear as well as checking weather forecasts before setting out fishing.
There are plenty of picnic spots near the lake, making it a favorite spot for families. Furthermore, hiking trails make this location perfect for nature enthusiasts.
Bogong High Plains region is famous for its bustling ski village and numerous high alpine lakes, with Falls Creek being home to some of Australia’s highest trout-bearing reservoirs such as Rocky Valley Storage and Pretty Valley reservoirs.
Falls Creek’s waters offer unparalleled fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. Unfortunately, however, many of its high-altitude lakes are located in remote and roadless wilderness areas that require either hiking or horseback riding to access them.
Picnicking
Rocky Valley Lake provides an idyllic place for relaxing on hot summer days, offering 12C water temperature all summer, grassy banks and safe entry points allowing for swimming or paddleboarding. A picnic on its foreshore offers the ideal way to do just that.
This picnic area also features a wooden picnic shelter featuring the chimney stone and foundations from an old farmhouse that once stood here – an exceptional testament to civil works programs during the Great Depression.
Picnickers should note that Rocky Valley Lake does not permit power boats. Pretty Valley Storage Pond contains brown trout up to 1.4kg but this lake does not permit fishing as it freezes over winter.
Puffer Lake, LeBaron Reservoir (where no motorized boats are allowed) and Omeo Reservoir near Benambra are all popular lakes for boating, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking biking and ATV riding in season.
Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery on Hollonds Street offers fishing gear and can assist in issuing VFA Fishing Licences; mountain bike rental can also be found at Alpine Bikes & Snowsports located within the park.
Camping
Lake Arrowhead is nestled amidst forests, providing an idyllic camping setting. There are three dozen campgrounds and thousands of acres of dispersed camping available to campers here, as well as boat rentals, picnicking opportunities and wildlife viewing – squirrels, chipmunks and deer alike are plentiful here!
Campers can enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding and OHVing at the campground and nearby trails. As the campground sits at a high elevation, visitors may experience altitude sickness if engaging in strenuous activities at that altitude. As this area can experience sudden weather changes it’s wise to consult weather reports and conditions prior to planning an outing or activity.
Fishing at the reservoir is an enjoyable activity that many visitors enjoy, with both wild and stocked cutthroat trout being abundant as well as kokanee salmon and brown trout being frequent targets. As water levels fluctuate frequently, power boats are not permitted.
The upper reaches of Lake Alpine Reservoir are highly sought-after by fly fishermen, while there is also excellent shore fishing available. Lake Alpine itself makes an excellent kayaking and canoeing destination, and boats may be rented from Lake Alpine Resort.
Winter activities at this campground include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, as well as a paved bike path which passes near.
Alpine North Loop Campground can be found just two miles from Alpine in Star Valley, Wyoming and features RV/tent sites as well as three group camping areas that can each hold 50 people, in addition to individual sites with RV and tent hookups for RV/tent camping. All sites feature fire rings and grills as well as vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection for added convenience.
This campground sits atop a ridge overlooking the Rocky Mountains and Palisades Reservoir, providing stunning mountain and reservoir views from spacious yet shaded sites with mountain views. A short drive will bring you to Jackson Hole or Grand Teton National Parks for outdoor adventure and summer fun!
Water Sports
Alpine offers an abundance of water activities year-round. Boating and fishing are particularly popular at Palisades Reservoir, situated amidst forested hillsides and surrounding mountains with access roads, picnic areas, six boat ramps for motorized and nonmotorized activities as well as six boat ramps to support nonmotorized activities. Meanwhile, Snake River winds its way through Alpine town, past picturesque rock formations and alpine meadows while offering anglers opportunities to fly fish for cutthroat trout and mackinaw in its waters as well as adjacent reservoirs.
Union and Utica Reservoirs offer rustic day use, dispersed camping, canoeing and canoe racing opportunities in a wooded setting. Fishing is permitted; however the maximum speed limit on these small lakes is 10 mph.
Union Valley offers both a picturesque setting and primitive camping facilities, along with the remains of Silver Creek mining town. Once known as Silver Valley Reservoir, the lake was established to supply water for Utica Mining Company operations at Angels Camp.
Alpine offers several lodging facilities, dining options and services as well as a gas station in addition to its lakeside recreation area. Greys River Sports is a locally owned outdoor recreation store which rents kayaks, canoes and inflatable rafts/tubes and provides discounts to Alpine Resort guests. A boat rental concession at Lake Alpine runs from late May through October with daily sunset kayak tours departing daily from its marina; an additional $5 day-use fee is collected which goes toward waste removal, maintenance costs and employee wages/fire prevention measures at these day use areas – payment can be paid on-site at Lake Alpine itself.