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2012
Annual LAKE BULLEN MERRI FISHING CLASSIC
First
Weekend in October
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Club Lake Stocking History
Lake Bullen Merri first
stocking thought to be some time in 1905. A water test taken proved salinity
and Declared unsuitable for fish. Idea of further stocking abandoned for some
years.
In 1914 a Mr. Arthur Hyde & Mr. Walter Henry, because of the presence of
an abundance of minnow & bullhead in the lake set about securing some
Rainbow Trout from Ballarat Hatcheries. Mr. Hyde notified a Colonel Simmons
of the then Dept. of Games, who threatened to prosecute Mr. Hyde if more fish
were released into the lake.
Some time later, approximately 1920/21 keen angler Snr. Constable Hunter
promised Mr. Hyde he would share 50/50 the cost of 1000 English Perch &
1000 Rainbow Trout. At this time Colonel Simmons had left for the USA on
Business.
Price of Fish at that time: Rainbow Trout Fry 10/6 per 1000, Rainbow Trout
Yearling 15 Pound per 1000.
The fish were purchased & travelled to Camperdown by rail and from there
to Lake Bullen Merri by Wagon. The First fish caught in 1923 weighed in at a
healthy 2lb 6oz (Rainbow Trout). A meeting of interested fisherman was
called, 16 attended and the Camperdown Angling Club was formed.
In 1924 the Dept. took over the stocking of Lake Bullen Merri, and the first Quinnet were stocked in the 1930's
During 1964 the Members of the Camperdown Angling Club discussed having own
clubrooms - the feeling of the meeting was that the club should have its own
Clubrooms on land at the South Beach of the Lake. During April, 1964 the
secretary inquired into the cost of Army Hut's from Broadmeadows. On May 29th
the club wrote to South Beach Committee Management requesting an area of land
for the clubrooms, whilst quotes were sought for the erection of a building
40ft by 20ft.
Land was granted by the SBCM and a building purchased & erected by a band
of volunteers from Camperdown Angling Club & Preston Angling Club.
Building cost was 350 Pounds, with New Material costing 300 pounds
The First meeting was held in the new clubrooms on Wednesday Dec. 9th, 1964.
Lake Bullen Merri stocking details were provided by the Dept.
Primary Industries.
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Year Stocked
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Fin Clip
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Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout
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Chinook Salmon
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Atlantic Salmon
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Bass
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1996
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LV
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1,400
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3,500
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2,500
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1997
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1998
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RD
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10,000
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1999
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AD
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10,000
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10,000
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10,000
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2000
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LV
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15,000
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5,300
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10,000
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2001
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AD
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10,000
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15,000
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1,839
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10,000
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2002
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RV
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10,000
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10,000
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10,000
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10,000
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2003
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AD
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10,000
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10,000
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7,500
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2,500
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10,000
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2004
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LV
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10,000
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10,000
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15,000
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5,000
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10,000
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2005
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AD
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10,000
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10,000
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17,500
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2,500
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2006
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RD
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5,000
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10,000
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15,000
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2007
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AD
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5,000
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10,000
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3,650
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2008
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LV
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20,000
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10,000
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2009
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20,000
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10,000
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2010
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10,000
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30,000
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The Quinnet
Salmon History
Quinnet Salmons Eggs were first shifted to Victoria from America between 1872 & 1880,
the first consignment hatched out in transit and all were lost.
The second importation was in 1877, with a fairly successful hatching. The
fry were liberated in the Glenelg & Hopkins
Rivers, Fiery Creek and Emu Creek,
as well as the Erskine, St. George, Cumberland, Aire,
Barham, Barwon, Moorabool, Werribee, Latrobe,
McAlister, Awon, Mitchell, Nicholson, Tambo &
Snowy Rivers.
The introduction of Quinnet Salmon in New Zealand
waters was the most successful; and it was from the Ashburton River that
Victoria purchased eggs for Stocking of Victorian Lakes.
In 1936 Lake Catani, Bullen Merri & Purrumbete received stockings of
1000, 2700 & 3920 respectively. Several other lakes were tried out over a
number of years, but Bullen Merri & Purrumbete produced the most
satisfactory results, and it is these two lakes that now receive special
attention RE stocking of
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Club Room Development
1964
April Sec. to enquire into cost of building (army hut) from Broadmeadows Army
Barracks, also cost of transport
May 29th C.A.C. write to South Beach Committee Management to request are of land
for clubrooms at Lake Bullen Merri.
Also obtain quotes for erection of building 40ft * 20ft with either concrete
of wooden floor.
Quotes obtained from:
J.E. Robinson : 429 Pound 17 Shillings & 6 Pence (approx. $861.50)
R.E. Scouller : 417 Pound 19 Shillings & 6
Pence (approx. $837.90)
Mr. McDowell : 299 Pound 8 Shillings & 6 Pence (approx. $599.0)
Removal of Building from Broadmeadows
J. Nunn Snake Valley : 300 Pounds (approx. $600.00)
K.E. Black : 250 Pounds (approx. ($500.00) The feel of the meeting was that
the club should have clubrooms at Lake Bullen Merri. The majority of members
against building from scratch and that debentures best answer to finance the
cost of building from Broadmeadows (350 pounds - approx. $700.00) plus New
Materials (300 Pounds - approx. $600).
A sub committee was formed and given right & permission from the Dept. of
Interior to inspect the No2 hut at Broadmeadows, with permission from the
C.A.C. to purchase if suitable for clubrooms.
Aug. 6th South Beach Committee grants area of land 100ft from Wurrong Boundary
Aug. 7th Club Purchase Army Hut
Aug. 15th Preston Angling Club offer assistance to demolish & Erect Hut
Aug. 19th Club Pay 1 Pound Rent ($2) to South Beach Committee
Aug. 30th Foundation laid for hut to be placed East West on site at Working
Bee by C.A.C & Preston A/C
Oct. 11th Concreting carried out at Clubrooms
Dec. 9th First Meeting of the Camperdown Angling Club in new Clubrooms, Sth Beach Lake Bullen Merri
1965
July 9th Clubrooms connected to S.E.C. Power
Prior to Power Connection a 250 volt Generator was used - driven by a 3 HP
Motor
Enquiries
to
The Secretary PO Box 90 Camperdown
VIC 3260
Mobile : 0417207400
Email : broyal52@bigpond.com
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