# Manorburn Reservoir

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Reservoir in New Zealand

**Manorburn Reservoir** is an irrigation storage reservoir in the [Central Otago](/source/Central_Otago) district of the [South Island](/source/South_Island) of New Zealand. Located at the southern end of the [Ida Valley](/source/Ida_Valley), it is 700 hectares (1,700 acres) in area with a shoreline of 14 kilometres (8.7 mi).[1] The reservoir is also known as the **Upper Manorburn Dam**, as its outflow, the Manor Burn, runs 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest to the Lower [Manorburn Dam](/source/Manorburn_Dam). It is connected to the Greenland Reservoir.

The lake has a surface area of approximately 160 hectares (400 acres).

## History

In 1913, [brown trout](/source/Brown_trout) were released into the water of Manorburn Reservoir intended for fishing. The reservoir was finished in 1914, and rainbow trout were released into its waters. In 1948, the last brown trout was fished from the reservoir by Bill Leask, weighing 4 kilograms (140 oz). Since then, it has been used as a fishery for rainbow trout.[2]

## Activities

It is accessible by Upper Manorburn Road for rainbow trout fishing, between 1 November and 31 May. [45°22′56.7″S 169°37′3.4″E / 45.382417°S 169.617611°E / -45.382417; 169.617611](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Manorburn_Reservoir&params=45_22_56.7_S_169_37_3.4_E_)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["High Country Dams"](https://www.otagocentralrailtrail.co.nz/explore-and-discover/things-to-do-in-central-otago/sports-and-outdoors/high-country-dams/). *Otago Central Rail Trail*. Retrieved 26 April 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Upper Manorburn Dam"](https://www.fishandgame.org.nz/freshwater-fishing-in-new-zealand/where-to-fish/regional-info/otago/upper-manorburn-dam/). *Fish & Game*. Retrieved 26 April 2025.

v t e Central Otago District, New Zealand Seat: Alexandra Populated places Cromwell Ward Bannockburn Bendigo Cromwell Kawarau Gorge Lindis Pass Lowburn Pisa Moorings Tarras Maniototo Ward Danseys Pass Gimmerburn Ida Valley Kyeburn Naseby Oturehua Paerau Patearoa Ranfurly Waipiata Wedderburn Teviot Valley Ward Ettrick Lake Roxburgh Millers Flat Raes Junction Roxburgh Vincent Ward Alexandra Becks Cambrians Clyde Earnscleugh Fruitlands Galloway Lauder Omakau Ophir Poolburn St Bathans Geographic features Cromwell Gorge Lake Dunstan Greenland Reservoir Lake Manuherikia Maniototo Plain Manorburn Dam Facilities and attractions Alexandra Aerodrome Alexandra Blossom Festival Alexandra bridges Deadman's Point Bridge Central Otago wine region Highlands Motorsport Park Molyneux Park Government District Council Mayor Regional Council Other The Cromwell Argus Dunstan High School

v t e Clutha River (Mata-Au) Source: Southern Alps—Flows into: Pacific Ocean Administrative areas Otago Region Queenstown–Lakes District Central Otago District Clutha District Towns and settlements (upstream to downstream) Wānaka Albert Town Luggate Lowburn Cromwell Clyde Alexandra Lake Roxburgh Roxburgh Teviot Ettrick Millers Flat Beaumont Tuapeka Mouth Clydevale Balclutha Stirling Kaitangata Port Molyneux Major tributaries (upstream to downstream by confluence) Makarora River Matukituki River Hāwea River Cardrona River Lindis River Kawarau River Manuherikia River Teviot River Tuapeka River Pomahaka River Waitāhuna River Lakes in catchment (upstream to downstream by location or tributary) Lake Wānaka Lake Hāwea Lake Dunstan Lake Wakatipu Greenland Reservoir Manorburn Reservoir Manorburn Dam Butchers Dam Lake Roxburgh Lake Tuakitoto Islands in catchment (upstream to downstream by location or tributary) Mou Waho Pigeon Island Pig Island / Mātau Birch Island Inch Clutha Other features (upstream to downstream) Central Otago wine region Deadman's Point Bridge Old Cromwell Bridge Cromwell Gorge Clyde Dam Alexandra bridges Roxburgh Dam Kelso Balclutha Road Bridge Longest New Zealand rivers 1: Waikato 2: Clutha 3: Whanganui 4: Taieri 5: Rangitīkei 6: Mataura 7: Waiau 8: Waiau Toa / Clarence 9: Waitaki 10: Ōreti 11: Rangitaiki 12: Manawatū

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