Is Woronora River good for fishing?
The upper reaches of the Woronora River has some great fishing spots. The southern side of the Captain Cook bridge is a very popular land-based spot for bream, trevally, flathead and the odd mulloway.
What fish are in Woronora River?
About Woronora River Woronora River is a stream in New South Wales, Australia. The most popular species caught here are Surf bream, Dusky flathead, and Sand sillago. 83 catches are logged on Fishbrain.
Why is Woronora Dam closed?
Woronora Dam will be CLOSED during weekdays from Monday 7 January to end of March 2019 as WaterNSW completes an upgrade to electrical infrastructure. During the closures at Woronora Dam, visitors will be redirected to Cataract Dam. The park at Woronora Dam will reopen on weekends.
Where can I fish in Campbelltown?
Campbelltown is home to a large section of the Upper Georges River. This freshwater environment is home to an array of aquatic life including fish, yabbies and even platypus. In fishing circles the river is recognised as hosting a healthy population of Australian bass, a popular native sport fish.
Are there crocodiles in Georges River?
Peakhurst: A walker discovered an 80cm freshwater croc in the Georges River. It’s been confirmed it was a stolen croc from a mobile zoo. The croc was malnourished and below normal temperature but has now been returned to the zoo and is expected to make a full recovery.
Is it safe to eat fish from Georges River?
Dietary advice FISH AND SHELLFISH SHOULD NOT BE EATEN if caught in Georges River and its tributaries upstream from Rabaul boat ramp at Georges Hall, including Prospect Creek, Cabramatta Creek and Chipping Norton Lakes.
Where can I fish bundeena?
Fishing spots near Bundeena Bay
- © Mapbox, © OpenStreetMap. Shipwrights Bay. New South Wales,
- Botany Bay. New South Wales, Australia.
- Kogarah Bay. New South Wales, Australia.
- Townsons Bay. New South Wales, Australia.
- Kyle Bay. New South Wales,
- Oyster Bay. New South Wales,
- Connels Bay. New South Wales,
- Oatley Bay. New South Wales,
What fish are in Woronora Dam?
Woronora Dam and its inflowing streams are extremely depauperate in fish life, with few individuals of only two species (Australian smelt and long-finned eel) recorded in this survey.
How full is the Woronora Dam?
Storage, rainfall and environmental releases
| Storage (recorded date) | Storage Capacity (ML) | Percent Full % |
|---|---|---|
| Woronora Dam Friday 21 January | 71,790 | 78.9 |
| Avon Dam Friday 21 January | 146,700 | 92.2 |
| Cataract Dam Friday 21 January | 97,190 | 65.1 |
| Cordeaux Dam Friday 21 January | 93,640 | 95.1 |
Can you eat the fish from Georges River?
Is it safe to eat fish caught in Botany Bay?
Residents can continue to fish in Botany Bay and the Georges River but should follow precautionary dietary advice when eating their catch. Investigations have found PFAS on and offsite at sites such as Botany Industrial Park, Sydney Airport and Caltex Kurnell.
How big is the Georges River?
around 100 km long
The total length of the Georges River is around 100 km long. The catchment area of the Georges River covers an area of approximately 960 km2 and has a population of approximately 1.5 million people. The water is fresh above Liverpool Weir and is tidal and saltier below the weir down to Botany Bay.