Focus on Tasmania - Trout fishing in Tasmania

TROUT FISHING IN TASMANIA

Tasmania boasts an international reputation for some of the best trout fishing in the world; lakes, rivers and streams are all popular places.

BROWN trout dominates: found in most lakes and streams. Well established in northern, western and southern waters.
RAINBOW trout are found in lesser numbers. Most common in the Great Lake (north), Lagoon of Islands, Dee Lagoon and Lake Rowallan.
SEA-RUN trout are found in estuaries.

You will need a LICENCE. They are available from most sports stores, local police stations and offices of the Inland Fisheries Commission.

The Fishing Code supplied with the licence gives detailed information - rules and regulations, season dates and open waters.

Full season licence:	One Rod : Extra Rod :	$45 adults, $10 adults,	$25 eligible pensioners, $5 eligible pensioners,	$15 juveniles (14-17yrs), $5 juveniles (14-17yrs),	$35 Seniors Card holders $5 Seniors Card holders
14 day licence:	One Rod : Extra Rod :	$35 $5
3 day licence:	One Rod : Extra Rod :	$20 $5
1 day licence:	One Rod : Extra Rod :	$12 $5

Replacement for lost or destroyed licence : $2

Children under 14 yrs do not require a licence

The fishing SEASON extends from: 31 July 1999 to 30 April 2000 (applies to most inland waters).

HOW?

Fly fishing is the most popular method of hooking trout - spinning gear with artificial lures. Wet and dry fly fishing is available throughout the season.

Boats are not essential on lakes and streams. Trout can be caught from the shore (they often move into the shallows). Drift-spinning and trolling is practised on large lakes.

EQUIPMENT can be HIRED - services are available throughout Tasmania for all necessary fishing gear. This includes useful items such as waders, fly vests, fly boxes and fly floatants.

WHERE?

Our major waterways are public fisheries (don°t forget you will need an inland angling licence).

The best known trout fishing spots are Arthurs Lake and Lake Sorell.

ARTHURS LAKE
Central Highlands (North)
64+ square kilometres
Brown trout
Spinning, trolling, natural bait, fly fishing

BRONTE LAGOON
Bronte Park (South)
Chain of trout lakes

BRUMBYS CREEK
Near Longford and Cressy (North)

GREAT LAKE
Central Highlands (North)
1034 m above sea level
Brown and rainbow trout

LAKE PEDDER
(South-West)

LAKE SORELL (South)
55 square kilometres
823 m above sea level

LITTLE PINE LAGOON
2+ square kilometres
Brown trout
Fly fishing only
Mayfly hatches on warm days: December to March

MACQUARIE RIVER
Midlands
Lowland stream
"Red spinner" mayfly hatches: peak in October for most of season

Trout & Fall Season Calendar (X for normal & XX for peak activity)

AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY

Beetle Falls X XX XX XX X X

Brown Trout X X X X X X X X X

Caenid Hatches X XX X X

Dry Fly X XX XX XX XX XX X X

Flying Ants Fall X XX XX X

Grasshoppers X X XX XX

Jassid Beetle Falls X X XX X

Mayfly Hatches X XX XX XX X

Mudeye Hatches XX XX X

Nymph Fishing X XX XX XX X

Polaroid Fishing X X XX XX XX X

Rainbow Trout X X X X X X X

Red Spinner Hatches X XX X

Sea Run Trout X X XX XX X

Tailing Trout (Brown) X XX XX XX X

Wet Fly XX XX XX X X X X

Trout & Fall Season Calendar (X for normal & XX for peak activity)
	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY
Beetle Falls				X	XX	XX	XX	X	X
Brown Trout	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Caenid Hatches				X	XX	X	X
Dry Fly		X	XX	XX	XX	XX	XX	X	X
Flying Ants Fall							X	XX	XX	X
Grasshoppers					X	X	XX	XX
Jassid Beetle Falls							X	X	XX	X
Mayfly Hatches				X	XX	XX	XX	X
Mudeye Hatches					XX	XX	X
Nymph Fishing	X	XX	XX	XX	X
Polaroid Fishing			X	X	XX	XX	XX	X
Rainbow Trout				X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Red Spinner Hatches		X	XX	X
Sea Run Trout	X	X	XX	XX	X
Tailing Trout (Brown)	X	XX	XX	XX	X
Wet Fly	XX	XX	XX	X	X				X	X