This summer, 16 recreational water spots will share in a 2690ML allocation in water from GWMWater's own reserves.

The decision comes after favourable inflows into the Grampians water storages during winter.

The water body has also committed to supplying an additional 2500ML of water to Horsham's Green Lake, funded by Horsham Rural City Council.

The transfer will be completed by mid-November.

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Horsham Rural City Council mayor Robyn Gulline said a full Green Lake was great for the municipality.

"Besides its enormous recreational benefits to the community, it will also enhance business and tourism for the Wimmera," she said.

GWMWater managing director Mark Williams said the water corporation board recognised the importance of lakes and weir pools in the region.

"We have been monitoring our water resource position closely to ensure that we have enough water to supply our urban and rural customers not just this year, but in years ahead," he said.

"Thanks to a relatively wet winter and even some good rainfall this week, we are thrilled to new be in a position to make a combined 5780 megalitres available for recreational use."

Supply to these water bodies was an integral part of the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline business case due to their recreational and environmental value

These benefits have been demonstrated in a five-year Street Ryan study which assessed the impact of recreation water in the region.

Researchers determined the economic contribution of recreational water in the region to be about $30 million a year.

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