Blowering Dam is in the lower Snowy Mountains and Kosciusko NP, between Talbingo and Tumut.
The impoundment holds a great combo of native fish such as golden perch (yellowbelly), murray cod and cold water trout thanks to its location.
The water is usually clear, which makes for great sight fishing, but also requries good presentation of lures and baits.
The dam contains trophy murray cod that are usually well fed, strong fish.
While murray cod have been considered a summer fishery in years past, winter fishing has boomed in recent times, possibly because cod chase trout at this time.
Casting soft plastic lures to 200mm long over shallow areas will get the cod. The proven spots are grassy banks where trout feed.
Moor your boat and cast towards the bank.
Spring, autumn and winter are the prime times for murray cod.
Bait fishing from the bank with with yabbies or grubs works well.
Boaters should troll deep lures to 150mm long around rocks and logs.
Blowering is open to fishing all year, as there is no need for an annual closure as the dam relies on stocking for fish recruitment.
Millions of native fish and trout have been stocked into Blowering over the years.
There is great trout fishing to be had from the shore, and redfin and carp are also caught.
The dam is in a large valley with mountain country and forests making a superb backdrop to the camping areas.
There are five reserves along the Snowy Mountains Highway, which runs past the lake.
Fishos can also try the western side, reached through Batlow.
Golden perch are in the dam and fish best from September to December.
Use soft plastic and hard lures and cast at trees and rocky points.
Trolling at 4m to 8m depth also works well.
Trout are best in the cooler months.
There are rainbow and brown trout in Blowering. They both respond to small lures presented on light tackle, as well as fly gear.
Worms and mudeyes are the ideal baits for trout, either under a float or cast with a tiny sinker.
Weightless bait fishing from a boat works well in suitable conditions.
Redfin are great sport and respond to trout tactics.
There is no bag limit on redfin and they are great to eat.
Silver perch have also stocked in the dam, most notably in 2019 and 2022.
Silvers are notoriously hard to catch and make a new challenge for Blowering fishos.
Blowering conditions can change quickly, always be equipped with suitable clothing.
Here is a list of recommended tackle for freshwater fishing, including within stocked dams.
NSW dam levels
NSW stocking histories
Sydney dam levels
NSW fishing regulations
Blowering Dam NSW Govt website
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