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Nillahcootie Lake, Swanpool
- Surface area: 530 ha
- Capacity: 40,000 A
- Catchment area: 389 km2
RWC storage on the Broken River, surrounded by open farmland.
Constructed in 1968 and supplies water for stock and irrigation
purposes. There are extensive shallows at the southern end. Large
fluctuations in water level. Carries abundant redfin to 630g and
probably larger fish to 2 kg in summer, but average size is much
smaller, goldfish to 600g, some river blackfish to 350g and
occasional brown trout from the self-supporting population in the
Broken River above the
storage. Can be fished from the bank but boat fishing is usually
more productive. Camping is prohibited but there is a boat ramp and
toilet facilities. Trout stocking discontinued after 1981 because of
very limited success.
Current Water Levels:
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