Can you swim in Wyangala Dam?
Water sports The lake is a popular spot for all water sports including skiing, jet skis, sailing, canoeing and swimming. Boat ramps are available at Wyangala Waters and Grabine Lakeside parks.
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 dogs allowed at 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.
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.
What’s the percentage of Wyangala Dam?
Regional NSW dams and valleys
| Storage (recorded date) | Storage Capacity (ML) | Percent Full % |
|---|---|---|
| Glennies Creek Dam Sat Apr 30 2022 | 282,303 | 100.1 |
| Hume Dam Sat Apr 30 2022 | 2,982,000 | 86.0 |
| Keepit Dam Sat Apr 30 2022 | 418,950 | 99.8 |
| Lake Wyangala Sat Apr 30 2022 | 1,217,035 | 92.5 |
Where does wyangala dam flow to?
The Wyangala Dam is the second oldest dam built for irrigation in New South Wales and was one of the last dams in the state where a railway or tramway system for construction purposes was utilised. It is the only dam on the Lachlan River system, which feeds the Murrumbidgee River, and in turn feeds the Murray River.
Who owns Reflections caravan?
Reflections Holiday Parks are managed by the NSW Crown Holiday Parks Land Managers. As land managers, NSW Crown Holiday Parks don’t own this land. We are its caretakers, on behalf of the people of NSW.
What is the water level of Wyangala Dam?
Regional NSW dams and valleys
| Storage (recorded date) | Storage Capacity (ML) | Percent Full % |
|---|---|---|
| Glennies Creek Dam Fri Apr 29 2022 | 282,303 | 100.2 |
| Hume Dam Fri Apr 29 2022 | 2,982,000 | 86.0 |
| Keepit Dam Fri Apr 29 2022 | 418,950 | 99.8 |
| Lake Wyangala Fri Apr 29 2022 | 1,217,035 | 92.6 |
Are there yabbies in Wyangala Dam?
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.
Where can I stay near the Wyangala Dam?
Wyangala Dam accommodation options range from cottages, cabins and houseboats to powered and unpowered sites at two caravan parks on the lake foreshores. Reflections Holiday Park – Wyangala Waters is about 8 kilometres north of the dam wall and best accessed from Cowra.
How do I contact Wyangala Dam?
Phone 02 6345 0877. Wyangala Dam is about 50 kilometres south-east of Cowra in Central West NSW. Cowra is about 320 kilometres west of Sydney via the Great Western and Mid Western highways. 1. Camp
Why was Wyangala Dam built?
The second major dam built for irrigation in NSW when construction began in 1928, Wyangala Dam helped drive the economic development of the Lachlan Valley as a major food producing region. Today the dam continues to support irrigated agriculture across the valley around Cowra, Forbes, Condobolin and Hillston.
What can you do at Wyangala Lake?
The lake is a popular spot for all water sports including skiing, jet skis, sailing, canoeing and swimming. Boat ramps are available at Wyangala Waters and Grabine Lakeside parks.
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