Frequent questions

Q.    What is the weather going to be like next weekend?

A.    The Bureau of Meterology site provides weather forecasts for all areas of NSW.  If you check the weather radar and click on the site near to the park you're interested in and you will be able to see if it is raining there.

Q.    What is the current water level in the dams?

A.    Find current storage for all NSW inland dams.

Q.    Is there any Blue Green Algae in the dams?

A.    For the latest blue-green algae information contact the toll free information line on 1800 999457.

Q.    What fish are stocked in the dams?

A. Coffs Coast, Belmont and Killalea offer fantastic beach, rock and offshore fishing.

Fishing on Copeton Lake offers cod, catfish, perch, redfin, and yellow belly. Trout can be caught in the Gwydir River downstream of the dam.

Grabine Lakeside is an excellent inland fishing spot, with catches of silver and golden perch (yellow belly), catfish, trout, Murray cod and of course, European carp.
Rod and reel enthusiasts will enjoy the fishing at Burrendong, with redfin the top catch, while catfish and cod can also be caught. Yabbies can also be caught with nothing more than a piece of string and bit of bait.

Lake Glenbawn State Park is also one of the best freshwater fishing spots in NSW. Cast a line and you can catch the famous big bass, golden perch (yellow belly), Murray cod, trout and catfish.

Lake Keepit State Park is famous for its fishing. Hook silver and golden perch (yellow belly), estuary perch, bass, catfish and eels.

Lake Wyangala is well-regarded as an excellent inland fishing spot. Catch silver and golden perch (yellow belly), catfish, bass, Murray cod and the renowned brown and rainbow trout.

Q.    Can I take my dog?

A.    Pets are allowed at Copeton Waters, Grabine Lakeside, Lake Burrendong, Lake Glenbawn and Wyangala Waters only if they are kept on a lead at all times. No pets are allowed inside any accommodation.

Q.    Will I be able to light a fire?

A.    Fires are allowed in designated campfire or BBQ areas only at all times. In the event of a total fire ban, consult the individual parks.