Trout Fishing In Tasmania
By Bob Ives
If there ever was an experience every angler should have, it would be
trout fishing in Tasmania, Australia's island state. Tasmania is a
rugged wilderness full of rivers, streams and over 3,000 lakes. Just the
scenery alone is enough to make it worth the trip. But Tasmania is not
just another pretty face, or place, as it were. Waiting for you in those
trout laden waters are some big Wild Brown Trout and some beautiful
Rainbow Trout. I don't know if that makes me feel more like fishing or
eating.
The preferred method of trout fishing in Tasmania (referred to
affectionately by some as 'Tassie') is fly fishing. Which comes as no
surprise as fly fishing is the rage all over Australia. However, there
are those who fish with soft plastics, as well. If you aren't familiar
with the territory, there are a great number of fly fishing tours and
fishing guides you can hire and they will ensure you get the best chance
at catching your fill of Australian trout.
Trout fishing in Tasmania includes shore fishing along shallow highland
lake margins, wilderness fly fishing adventures in the Western Lake
region, boat fishing on large lakes, and wade fishing on lowland rivers.
However, be sure to check the
Trout fishing season and
regulations for Tasmania
The Highland Lake Country
This area, in the middle of Tasmania, is full of thousands of bodies
trout filled waters. A lot of the lakes are close together so it makes
for quicker and easier access if you want to do some lake hopping. Here
you will find two major trout fisheries, Great Lake and Arthurs Lake, as
well as many smaller water bodies and natural lagoons, each offering
trout of varying sizes requiring different methods of fishing. Brown
trout are plentiful in the Highland Lake Country and love to move around
in the shallows, and the Rainbows are known for feeding on the surface,
affording anglers some great sight fishing.
Tasmania's Remote Western Lakes
The Western Lakes make for a good fishing trip for trout fishermen
who like to throw in a little hiking with their fishing. There are many
lagoons and natural lakes that make for good fly fishing for experienced
fly fishermen. The target here is the large and strong wild brown trout.
You may catch less here than other places, but they are more of a thrill
to catch because of sight fishing the lagoons. Best times is December
through March. If you plan on one of these trips, make sure you are in
shape and plan on taking a backpack, food and water and some waders.
Sounds like you're running away from home, doesn't it?
Other Trout Fishing Spots In Tasmania
Some other popular places to fish for trout in Tasmania include
Blackman's Lagoon and Little Waterhouse Lake in the North East,
Macquarie River and Brumby's Creek, Lakes Forgotten and Shadow, Lake St.
Clair and St. Clair Lagoon in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair
National Park.
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Mersey, Leven, Minnow, Flowerdale,Hellyer,Iris & Dove Rivers are
just a few of the many anyone may like to try. Most of these rivers are
all wadeable & are good for bait, fly & spinfishing.There are maps
available in most tackle shops & news agents that have all these
rivers and others on them. Hope this may help anyone that is intend-
ing to come to Tasmania to fish.
I was wondering if there are any long trails with great fishing in Tasmania. I really enjoy both fly fishing and spinning, so I'm all ears for what ever you guys got. thanks!
Paul
the next day tried brumby's creek, might have went wrong side as no bites. i didnt want to travel to far so didnt want to spend all day getting there and was wondering if anyone knew of any creeks or river spots closer to Launceston. i heard the tailrace is a good spot for sea running trout but are few and far between catches but are mainly caught at low tide at night? please leave any feedback of spots ar advice as im starting to like trout fishing (mainly because the small rainbow i released had one hell of a fight for its size) and one day invest in fly gear cos that sounds awsome.