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Ben Chifley Dam

Dam·New South Wales·Australia
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Field notes

Campbells River impoundment south of Bathurst, stocked by NSW DPI with rainbow trout, brown trout and golden perch. Cool tableland water; bank access from the dam wall and Davys Plains.

Current conditions

Weather unavailable — check BOM.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:49↓ 17:08
Moon↑ —↓ 19:07
PhaseWaxing crescent 10%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:22 – 07:49
  • Dusk16:08 – 17:35
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:50↓ 17:08
Moon↑ 10:25↓ 20:17
PhaseWaxing crescent 18%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:23 – 07:50
  • Dusk16:08 – 17:34
Best windows combine civil twilight with the hour either side of sun transit — the universal low-light feeding window most species respond to. Moon phase influence is folkloric; full and new moons coincide with the strongest tide swings.

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Access & logistics

Spot type
Dam
Region
New South Wales, Australia
Fishing style
impoundment fishing, freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, points and drop-offs — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the New South Wales fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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