Lake Belmore

Lake Belmore
Location 3 km (1.9 mi) northeast of Croydon, Queensland
Coordinates 18°10′47″S 142°15′43″E / 18.1798°S 142.262°ECoordinates: 18°10′47″S 142°15′43″E / 18.1798°S 142.262°E
Lake type reservoir
Basin countries Australia
Surface area 118 ha (290 acres)
Average depth 4.9 m (16 ft)
Water volume 5,800 megalitres (200×106 cu ft)

Lake Belmore was built in 1995 to supply town water to Croydon and provides additional benefits with the opportunity to swim, fish, ski and facilities for barbecues and picnics. A regular stocking program to ensure future fishing has been implemented. Unfortunately at this stage they do not permit camping around the lake.