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What is Lake Argyle used for?

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Andrew Walker

Published Mar 17, 2026

What is Lake Argyle used for?

Lake Argyle is the main reservoir in the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, a public works project dating from 1945 and designed to irrigate the surrounding plains.

Simply so, is it safe to swim in Lake Argyle?

Swimming in Lake Argyle is amazing, beautiful freshwater and the temperature is warm to mild all year round – just perfect! If you are unable to get out on a boat you can swim at the boat ramp or there is a bushwalk that leads to the edge of the lake just below the village.

Beside above, how far is Lake Argyle from Kununurra? By vehicle from Kununurra (70km)

Travel 35 km east along the Victoria highway and turn right onto the sealed, all weather Lake Argyle Road, a spectacular 35km scenic drive into the Carr Boyd Ranges. The Resort & Caravan Park are in the village at the end of Lake Argyle Road just 1km from the Lake Argyle Dam Wall.

People also ask, what is the main use of the water in Lake Argyle?

Irrigation

Can you fish in Lake Argyle?

Lake Argyle is popular fishing location for both shore and boat anglers. It is a small man made hydro storage reservoir about 220m wide, 1300m long and 3.5m deep. Access is excellent with a gravel road following most of the shoreline.

Are there crocodiles in Lake Kununurra?

Lake Kununurra is home to hundreds of relatively harmless freshwater crocodiles but authorities said it was the first time a "saltie" had made its way into the lake in several years.

Are there saltwater crocodiles in Lake Argyle?

There is no evidence of Saltwater Crocodiles breeding in Lake Argyle. The Locals consider the lake safe, but obviously swimming is totally at your own risk!

Is it safe to swim with freshwater crocodiles?

Be a buddy to the freshwater crocodile

Avoid: releasing chemicals in waterways. swimming in crocodile territory, although it is generally considered safe to swim near freshwater crocodiles.

How far is Lake Argyle from Darwin?

464 km

What is the largest man made lake in Australia?

Lake Argyle

What do they grow in Kununurra?

Key farm activities including the growing of melons, mangoes and until recently, sugar cane. Farmers are now turning to a more lucrative (though longer term) crop of Indian Sandalwood.

Where do freshwater crocodiles live in Australia?

Freshwater crocodiles are found in the states of Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. Main habitats include freshwater wetlands, billabongs, rivers and creeks.

Are freshwater crocodiles aggressive?

Crocodiles more aggressive in mating season

"It's a different scenario altogether. Mr Nichols said freshwater crocodiles usually "couldn't care less" about people who might accidentally swim into their territory. "They take off and move [but] a lot of people swim in areas where there are freshies," he said.

What kind of fish are in Argyle Lake?

Argyle Lake State Park is a popular west-central Illinois locale for boating, fishing, hiking and equestrian trails. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the lake is stocked with bluegill, red ear sunfish, channel catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, tiger muskie and rainbow trout.

Why did the Ord River scheme failure?

Expansion of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme

The first crops of cotton and rice in the 1960s failed to meet the anticipated agricultural benefits, due to insect infestation in combination with a reliance on methods of farming that were not suited to the region.

How far is Lake Argyle from Broome?

737 km

How far is Lake Argyle from Perth?

2193 km

Who owns the Ord River scheme?

However, the M1 channel, which is the main diversion point for water entering the Ivanhoe irrigation area, is owned and maintained by the Water Corporation out of Perth. It's a critical piece of infrastructure that allows water to be gravity-fed from Lake Kununurra through three gates to crops in the Ord.

Where is the Ord River?

Western Australia

When was the Ord River dam built?

1972

Where does the Ord River start?

Cambridge Gulf

How big is the Ord River Dam?

Lake Argyle

Formed by the Ord River Dam (1972), it has a storage capacity of 204,719,140,000 cubic feet (5,797,000,000 cubic m). The dam, fed by the 300-mile (480-kilometre) Ord River, measures 325 feet (99 m) high and 1,119 feet (341 m) long.

How do I get to Kununurra?

Commercial flights are available from all major Australian cities via Darwin, Broome and Perth. Kununurra is about a 10.5-hour drive from Broome or about 6.5 hours from Katherine, in the Northern Territory. You can also get here by driving the unsealed Gibb River Road over several days from Broome (4WD required).

How far are the Bungle Bungles from Kununurra?

300km

Can you take dogs to Lake Argyle?

Lake Argyle Resort is pet friendly except if you are staying in the Lake View Grand Villas.

How far is Kununurra from Broome?

734 km

How far is Emma Gorge from Kununurra?

Tucked away in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia the most direct way to get to us is via the town of Kununurra. From Kununurra, El Questro Emma Gorge is 83 kms west: 58 kms on the Great Northern Highway towards Wyndham and then 25 kms on a sealed section of the Gibb River Road.

How do I get to El Questro Homestead?

Getting There
  1. BY ROAD.
  2. Kununurra to El Questro Homestead.
  3. BY AIR.
  4. Aeroplane charters are available directly to the El Questro airstrips from Kununurra, Darwin, Broome, Uluru and Alice Springs. Private VIP jet service is also available from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth direct to Kununurra.
  5. El Questro Airstrips.
  6. Co-ordinates.

Can you eat Australian catfish?

Yabbies, shrimps, molluscs and other organisms from the bottom. Despised by some anglers in the past, catfish have a reputation for being dirty fighters. In reality eel-tailed catfish have a lot to offer the angler, they fight well and are good to eat.

Where is Lake Argyle NZ?

Wairau valley

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