Copeton Dam

Dam·New South Wales·Australia

Field notes

Big New England impoundment on the Gwydir famous for trophy Murray cod. Drowned timber on the points and submerged creek beds are the go. Goldens and silvers through summer; cod best in the cooler months on big swimbaits and surface walkers at dusk.

Current conditions

Wind

11.5 kt W

Gusts 26 kt

Air temp

17.2°C

Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today

Sun↑ 06:37↓ 17:10

Moon↑ —↓ 19:13

PhaseWaxing crescent 10%

Best windows

Dawn06:12 – 07:37
Dusk16:10 – 17:36

Tomorrow

Sun↑ 06:38↓ 17:10

Moon↑ 10:08↓ 20:22

PhaseWaxing crescent 18%

Best windows

Dawn06:12 – 07:38
Dusk16:10 – 17:36

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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