Robofish Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Hi, I fancy having a crack at the carp here - can anyone help with locations and tactics? Dave Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Dave, According to NSW Fisheries, The damn has the following fish: Fish Present: Golden Perch, Perch, Redfin, Australian Bass, Silver Perch, Eels Fish Stocked: Australian Bass At the moment, I'd say the western shore would offer the best opportunities for any of these species, what with the winds as they are. I must admit, I'm tempted to try out my flies on this piece of water. And only an hour's drive from home. Access appears pretty good too, looking at Google Earth. Good luck with your efforts, and please post your results, whatever they may be. Cheers, Nursie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhype Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Hi, I fancy having a crack at the carp here - can anyone help with locations and tactics? Dave Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hey Dave I can't give you any tip as I know nothing about Manly Dam or carp fishing but if you need some company will you have a crack to the please pm me... I work not far from the dam and won't mind having a go myself! Cheers Trung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robofish Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 All good Trung - I will be in touch soon mate. I have got a couple of mad weeks at work then should be good. I used to do a lot of carp fishing in the uk 1 I know you blokes don't like them but they go well on light gear. Dave Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T jack Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Hi lads I have fished the dam about 10 times now with fly and lures . It is good most times but the fish are not big at all . Red fin and bass are what I would be targeting now with lures . The fish seem to be around 10cm to 25cm . Not big but still good to be able To get bass in the middle of Sydney and there is always the chance to tangle with the big one . Plenty of land base options and you can put a small tinny in the dam to but it's worth walking around the dam anyway just to enjoy the place. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapmanm007 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I've been fishing Manly Dam a bit recently. No sign of any fish, possibly a bit cold with water temperature at 13C. I do only fly though. Not really possible to walk around the dam. The Western side accessed from Manly Vale is the best option, the Eastern side is accessed from Allambie via a short dirt track, lots of locals use this side as an off-leash dog area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgw Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Walk across the dam wall and fish the NE shore. Theres a few lily beds which are good to work the edges of. Seems to be a pretty fishy spot up against the dam wall too. I usually leave a baited rod out (worms) whilst flicking lures or flies for bass and reddies. I'd say that if targeting crap you could use almost anything for bait... bread, worms, cheese and so on. Get out there and have a crack, it's a top spot to wet a line. Got a nice little oz bass on worms a last time i was there a few weeks ago. (light braid >> mono leader, small split shot, small worm hook). good luck with the carp. go get (rid of) 'em !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robofish Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Cheers mate Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingwithfrighty Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Anyone fish the dam recently? Bass specifically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkinsman Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I'm keen to hit up sometime if anyone's keen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) I fished there years ago it had bass redfin carp then. got my biggest bass to date there Edited November 3, 2018 by masterfisho7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpy Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Hi I would like to fish this dam as I live near Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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