Constructed
in 1929 on Rosenthall Creek, Connolly Dam, also called Silverwood
Dam has a surface area of 50 hectares, holds 2590 mega litres
of water and has an average depth of 5 meters. It is siuated 17
km south east of Warwick.
Fishing
Present
Golden Perch, Silver Perch and Murray Cod to bolster the natural
populations of Spangled Perch and Eel-Tailed Catfish.
Golden Perch dominate most catches for lure/fly anglers, while
Silver Perch and Eel-Tailed Catfish (dewfish) are more of a bait
fishing prospect.
A Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIP) is required to fish at Connolly
Dam (Silverwood Dam).
Boating
No boating is permitted on Connolly Dam except for local fish
stocking group members on Sundays.
A rediculous situation indeed, considering that fish stocking
in this dam is funded by the SIP Scheme.
Connolly Dam should be openned to ALL of the public to access
or dropped from the SIP scheme.
Camping
No Camping is permitted at Connolly Dam. Toilets are provided
at lookout adjacent to dam wall.
Recommended
accomodation is available at the Alexander
Motel, Wentworth St, Warwick. For bookings telephone-
07 4661 3888. Fax- 07 4661 5889 or send them an Email
