Members are encouraged to stay at the BFFC John ' Wacca' McKay Lodge on the shores of Lake Purrumbeet.  Lake Purrumbeet is one of the premier trout fishing waters in western Victoria. 
This lake was once famous for the monster trout from its depths. The lake once held the world record for growth rates for 3-year-old rainbow trout at 11.3kg! 
The lake is located just to the east of Camperdown on the Princess Highway about 1½ hours drive from Ballarat. Lake Purrumbete Caravan Park has cabins, ice, public toilets, mooring facilities, jetties, fish cleaning facilities, day parking and a boat ramp capable of launching boats.  
BFFC have their own air conditioned caravan and annex on site.

Access to bank fishing is either by walking, private property or boat.  The banks are weedy at places, but these are where the fish are feeding.  The bottom drops sharply once away from the bank so wade with caution.  The water is crystal clear most times of the year as the lake relies totally on its own catchment rather than run-off like other lakes.

Lake Purrumbete is stocked with rainbow and brown trout to 4kg (av.1.3kg), Chinook salmon to 4kg (av. 1kg), eels to 4kg (av. 1kg) and has a natural stock of redfin to 2kg (av. 700g)

If members are interested in booking the lodge please contact Greg Armstrong 0353341251 for availability and current costs.