Fishing Carcoar Dam
Fishing conditions at Carcoar Dam are influenced by seasonal changes, water levels, and weather patterns. Spring and autumn generally offer the most favorable conditions, with milder temperatures and increased fish activity. Wind can play a significant role, particularly for boaters, so monitoring forecasts is essential. Rainfall and subsequent inflows can impact water clarity and fish behavior.
The landscape surrounding Carcoar Dam is characterized by undulating farmland and native bushland. The dam's shoreline offers a mix of rocky outcrops, grassy banks, and submerged timber, providing diverse habitat for fish and ample opportunities for anglers to explore. The terrain around the dam is generally accessible, with well-maintained roads leading to various access points.
Carcoar Dam is accessible to both boat and land-based anglers. A concrete boat ramp is available for launching vessels, allowing anglers to explore the deeper sections of the dam. Kayaks and canoes are also popular choices for navigating the waters. Shoreline access is readily available in many areas, providing ample opportunities for land-based fishing.
Top 10 Species
Landbased
- Dam Wall Fishing Platform: Provides easy access and deep water for targeting Murray Cod and Golden Perch.
- Picnic Point: Offers grassy banks and shallow water, ideal for family fishing and targeting Silver Perch.
- Belubula River Inlet: Fish where the river flows into the dam, a prime location for ambush predators.
- Western Shoreline near the Boat Ramp: Rocky outcrops and submerged timber attract a variety of fish species.
- Eastern Arm: A quieter section of the dam with good bank access and less fishing pressure.
- Carcoar Dam Spillway: Fish the spillway after rainfall, when fish may congregate.
- Osborn Park Foreshore: Fish off the bank into the weed edges.
Offshore
- Main Basin Deep Water: Target Murray Cod and larger Golden Perch in the deeper sections of the dam using sounders to locate structure.
- Submerged Timber near the Old Riverbed: A known hotspot for Murray Cod and Golden Perch.
- Rocky Points on the Western Side: Fish these areas with lures or bait for predatory fish.
- The Junction of the Arms: Where the Belubula River meets the main dam body, an area of converging currents and fish activity.
- Mid-Dam Islands: Fish around the islands, and the channel between them for Murray Cod.
Local Bait Tips
- Redclaw: Trap using meat scraps or pet food as attractant in shallow, weedy areas.
- Shrimp: Trap using bread or vegetable scraps as attractant in submerged weed beds.
- Worms: Dig in moist soil along the riverbank or near the dam's edge after rainfall.
Bait and Tackle
- Carcoar Dam Campground: 95RJ+33, 234 Carcoar Dam Rd, Carcoar NSW 2791
- Carcoar Dam: Carcoar Dam Rd, Carcoar NSW 2791
- Ampol Blayney Opt (After Hours): 3 Maria St, Blayney NSW 2799
(02) 6368 2634
Emergency & Safety
- Sea Rescue Copper Coast: Heritage Dr, Wallaroo SA 5556
(08) 8823 2468 - Emergency: Dial 000
