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Is Cooby dam open to the public?

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Is Cooby dam open to the public?

The Dam Wall picnic area is open 6am to 8pm (September to April) and from 7am to 6pm (May to August). This area provides a quiet spot to enjoy the Australian bush with picnic tables with views over Lake Cooby. A walking track is accessible from this area with calm lakeside views.

Why is Cooby dam closed?

Toowoomba Region Cooby Dam is unfortunately closed for all boating, fishing and picnic activities due to water quality.

Can I fish in Cooby dam?

Cooby Dam is stocked by the Toowoomba and District Fish Stocking Association. The dam is stocked with golden perch, Murray cod and silver perch. In 2017/18, 25,000 golden perch and 1,400 Murray cod were stocked from SIPS permit sales.

Where is Lake Cooby?

Lake Cooby is located 35kms north of Toowoomba and easily accessible by car from the New England Highway. If you are travelling north from Toowoomba, turn left on Highfields Road at Highfields and follow the signs to Lake Cooby.

Where can I fish near Toowoomba?

The fish are biting in Toowoomba and the South West

  • Beehive Dam.
  • Ben Dor Weir.
  • Bonshaw Weir.
  • Cecil Plains Weir.
  • Chinchilla Weir.
  • Connolly Dam.
  • Cooby Dam.
  • Coolmunda Dam.

Can you swim at Cressbrook dam?

Swimming is not permitted in the dam. The day use area is open from 6am to 8pm (September to April) and from 7am to 6pm (May to August). Water based activities are not permitted outside these hours (campers included). Accommodation is available at the dam campground which has more than 30 sites.

Is Boondooma Dam open for camping?

At Boondooma Dam we have a style of camping to suit everyone! With acres of beautiful bushland for unpowered camping, you choose your own spot after checking in. No bookings are required for the unpowered camping and we have room for everyone all year round.

Can you fish in Toowoomba?

Anglers can fish for yellow belly, jew fish, cod and silver perch and there is a camping area…

What fish are in Leslie Dam?

Bidyanus bidyanus
Golden perchEel-tailed catfish
Leslie Dam/Fish

Is Cressbrook Dam full?

The impoundment of the dam, Lake Cressbrook, has a surface area of 517 hectares with a total capacity of 81,800 mega-litres when full (78,700 ML usable) at an average depth of 15.8 metres….

Cressbrook Dam
Max. depth 34 m (112 ft)
Water volume 81,800 ML (2,890×106 cu ft)
Surface elevation 280 m (920 ft)

Can you swim in Lake Boondooma?

Lake Boondooma is regularly stocked with fingerlings of golden perch and other popular recreational sports fish. Angling, swimming, sailing and water skiing are all activities that are welcome at Lake Boondooma.

Is lenthall Lake open?

The gates are open for public access from 6am to 8pm daily and the Lake Lenthall Ranger’s Office can be contacted on (07) 4129 4833.