Construction
Date: 1970 River System: Belubula River Capacity: 36 400 Mega litres Surface Area: 385 hectares Maximum Depth: 41meters Average Depth: 20 meters
Fish
Present
Rainbow Trout, Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Silver Perch and
Redfin.
Stocked
Fish
Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Rainbow Trout.
General
trout dam.
Carcoar is renown as a redfin hotspot. Jigging in 8 to 10
meters of water is a popular method for catching the redfin.
Golden Perch are taken on deep diving lures trolled around
any available structure or break lines.
The occasional Murray cod is also taken on these deep diving
lures.
Also worth a try for cod is to try casting deep diving lures
and spinnerbaits around the margins.
Boating
Carcoar Dam is open to all boating activities.
A concrete boat ramp is provided.
Camping
Camping with Caravan access is permitted at but can be staked
out early in peak times. Ranger on site.
Hotel
/ Motel available in Blayney. See Accommodation
page for details.
