Can you drive across Wyangala Dam?

Drive across the new bridge opened in 2014 downstream of the dam for impressive views of the wall and large spillway gates, and downstream along the Lachlan River.

Can you fish in Wyangala Dam?

Fish Present – Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Macquarie Perch, Carp, Catfish and Redfin Perch. Tips – Golden and Silver Perch are taken regularly with bait and lures, while Murray Cod are caught more regularly in the spring and summer.

How full is Wyangala Dam today?

Regional NSW dams and valleys

Storage (recorded date)	Storage Capacity (ML)	Net Change in past week %
Glennies Creek Dam Sun Jun 12 2022	282,303	-0.3%
Hume Dam Mon Jun 13 2022	2,982,000	2.1%
Keepit Dam Sun Jun 12 2022	418,950	-0.1%
Lake Wyangala Sun Jun 12 2022	1,217,035	1.8%

Where does Wyangala Dam flow?

Wyangala Dam is a major gated rock fill with clay core embankment and gravity dam with eight radial gates and a concrete chute spillway across the Lachlan River, located in the south-western slopes region of New South Wales, Australia.

Can you take dogs to Wyangala Dam?

The dam is well regarded by anglers for fishing; silver and golden perch, catfish and Murray cod are plentiful. The onsite general store offers a delicious selection of takeaway food, fuel and general supplies. Dogs are welcome in the dog-friendly areas of the park and on campsites.

Is there phone reception at Wyangala Dam?

Phone reception at the park is limited to the Optus Network. As park water is sourced from the dam and untreated we also ask that you bring your own drinking water. Dogs are permitted at our park during Off Peak and Shoulder Seasons on sites only.

Are there yabbies in Wyangala Dam?

Map of Lake Wyangala, NSW Bonzle users have caught and/or seen golden perch, murray cod, redfin, silver perch and yabbies at Lake Wyangala (Note: some species of fish may not be available at all times of the year.

Is Wyangala Dam dog friendly?

What LGA is Wyangala Dam in?

Cowra Shire
Wyangala

Wyangala New South Wales
LGA(s)	Cowra Shire
County	King County
State electorate(s)	Cootamundra
Federal division(s)	Hume

What is the biggest dam in New South Wales?

Eucumbene
Largest constructed reservoirs by State/Territory

STATE/TERRITORY	DAM NAME	CAPACITY (million m3)
Australian Capital Territory	Corin	70.9
New South Wales	Eucumbene	4798
Northern Territory	Darwin River	259
Queensland	Burdekin Falls	1860

Are they releasing water from Wyangala Dam?

Looking at WaterNSW statistics, Wyangala Dam was 97 per cent full on October 29, 2021, a week before the floods. During the next ten days, 1442ML was released from the dam however the dam level increased, reading at 97.7 per cent on November 7.

When was wyangala dam built?

1935Wyangala Dam / Opened

Can you keep Redfin?

Yes. If you catch a redfin, they must be humanely dispatched immediately and utilised or disposed of in an appropriate manner. It is not an offence to release a redfin immediately if the angler wishes to do so, however it is preferred that they are not returned to the water live.

Can you fish in wollondilly River?

Wollondilly River is a stream in New South Wales, Australia. The most popular species caught here are European perch, Australian bass, and Common carp. 15 catches are logged on Fishbrain. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local regulations.

Can you swim in Wyangala Dam?

This huge dam is a 30-minute drive from Cowra and offers all sorts of water-based fun, including swimming. The dam was created where the Lachlan and Abercrombie Rivers meet. You can camp here and there is also a Reflections Holiday Park. The little village of Wyangala has a Country Club where you can eat.

What is the highest dam in Australia?

It has the highest embankment of any dam in Australia. The Governor General, the R. Hon. Sir Paul Hasluck, officially opened work on the Dartmouth Dam project on 15 February 1973.