The lake is full again. The lake reached 100% on 12/2/12 Prior to that the pontoon started to float on Wednesday 1st of December 2010. Lake Lyell reached 100% on Saturday 4th of December 2010, the first time in 11 years. For the latest information on water level and condition, please visit Delta Electricity. [...]
10000 Rainbow Trout fingerlings were released into the dam today 8/11/11. 10000 Bass fingerlings were released into the dam 28/9/11. Anglers are reporting good catches of Trout and Bass last weekend. Lake Lyell has a long history of being a major place for the recreational fisher, even before the dam was built, farmers creek and cox’s river [...]
Campfires: Permitted on unpowered camping areas only. Firewood is available for purchase. The collection of firewood is NOT permitted. All campers must only light campfires in designated areas. Campfires are not to be moved or rebuilt from original position. Bottles are not to be disposed of in campfires. Campers must check fire restrictions daily [...]
Entry fees: $4.00 per car per day. Coin operated boom gates operate from 5am to 7pm daily for cars only. Busses, Motorbikes, Cyclists and Pedestrians must pay in the office prior to entry. Office hours 9am to 6pm daily. Office closed Christmas Day The coin validator accepts $2, $1, and 50c coins only. No entry before [...]
Lake Lyell Recreation Area offers a unique camping experience around the shores of Lake Lyell. Situated approximately 15 minutes outside of Lithgow, Lake Lyell camping grounds can be used to explore the area and undertake a host of activities, be it fishing, power boating including water skiiing or simply hiking around the bush.
