Dunns Swamp ( Kandos Weir ) - Rylstone. NSW

Dunns Swamp is a picturesque lake made by the construction of a weir on the upper Cudgegong River. It is located north east of Rylstone, in the Wollemi National Park.

Dunns Swamp Fact Box
Nearest Town	Rylstone
River System	Cudgegong River
Construction Date	1930
Surface Area	100 hectares
Greatest Depth	14 meters
Capacity	7 800 mega litres

 

 

 

 

Fishing
General Bag & Size Limits apply. A NSW Fishing Licence is required.
Golden Perch, Murray Cod, Silver Perch, Eel-Tailed Catfish and Rainbow Trout and can be caught in Dunns Swamp.

Stocked Fish
Golden Perch, Murray Cod, Rainbow Trout & Silver Perch.

Boating
Boating is permitted on Dunns Swamp. Canoe / Kayak fishing is popular here.
A boat ramp is provided. Speed limit if four (4) knots applies.
There is a launching area near dam wall which is down a steep bank making more suited to canoes / kayaks than small tinnies.

Camping
Camping is permitted in designated areas only.
Hotel / Motel style accommodation is available in Rylstone and Kandos. See Accommodation page for details.

Facilities
Toilets (disabled access), wood BBQs, non-potable drinking water, bins are walking trails are provided.

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