BLOWERING
Dam is located just south of Tumut.
It was constructed in 1968 on the Tumut River to supply
irrigation water.
When full Blowering Dam has a surface area of 4300 hectares
Holding 1 628 000 megalitres Blowering Dam has a maximum
depth of 91 meters.
Fish
present
Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Silver Perch*, Rainbow Trout,
Brown Trout, Redfin, Eel-Tailed Catfish * River Blackfish*
and Macquarrie Perch*. Stocked fish Murray Cod, Golden Perch and Silver Perch.
*
Macquarie Perch are a totally protected species with Silver
Perch, River Blackfish and Catfish are fully protected in the
Tumut District.
All species listed above must be returned to the water unharmed.
Blowering
Dam and its tributaries are Notified Trout Waters. These streams
are closed to fishing between the Queen’s Birthday long
weekend in June to the Labour
Day long weekend in October each year. Fishing is not permitted
in these waters during this time. Yabby/shrimp traps and hoop
nets may not be used in any notified trout waters at any time.
No
Fishing Waters
No fishing is permitted from the Jounama Pondage wall to 800
meters downstream. &
from the Blowering Dam wall to 250 meters downstream on the
Tumut River.
Facilities
Facilities are provided around the dam with walking tracks,
toilets, BBQs, drinking water and bins provided.
Boating
Blowering Reservoir is open to all forms of boating.
Several boat ramps are provided around the lake.
Camping
Camping is allowed along the foreshore of Blowering Dam. Access
varies depending on water levels.
Other camping, caravan access and cabins around Blowering Dam
with Hotel / Motel accommodation available in Tumut.
See the Accommodation
page for details.
Comment Blowering
Dam fishes well with steady or rising water. A falling water
can see the fish shut down.
Trolling hard body lures is the most popular technique used
here.
Fishing with a bobbed bait along steep banks or around trees
can produce good Golden Perch and Redfin.
