For those seeking a more remote experience, fly fishing Tasmania caters for anglers and visitors seeking to escape the city; with many of our world class trout fisheries located close to both Hobart and fishing spots near Launceston.
In our ultimate guide, updated for 2023, we cover everything you need to know about trout fly fishing in Tasmania.
Most of the popular fly fishing Tasmania destinations are located within a short distance to our major cities - making for excellent fishing adventures within easy reach.
Targeting a range of fish including brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and Atlantic salmon - anglers have endless options of fishing when in Tasmania from spacious estuaries, flowing creeks, undisturbed lakes, soothing rivers or remote tarns within stunning landscapes.
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No matter where you're located in Tasmania, there's a trout fly fishing location near you. Each location offers a unique array of fishing opportunities and areas to suit anglers of all experience levels and ambitions.
As the capital of Tasmania, there are some fantastic trout fishing areas near Hobart with a variety of small streams, rivers and lakes near by. Our favourite locations include:
Read more: Check out our dedicated blog post on the best fishing spots near Hobart.
Northern Tasmania provides some major river systems which are perfect for trout fly fishing opportunities located within close reach. Popular locations near Launceston include:
Read more: Check out our dedicated blog post on the best fishing spots near Launceston.
The Central Highlands are home to some of Tasmania's famous trout fishing lakes and locations. Some of the best trout fishing locations include:
Read more: Check out our dedicated blog post on the best fishing spots near the Central Highlands.
With snow and ice still common around the Highlands area, trips to lowland lakes are more common during the opening of the season yet still produce some great fishing opportunities despite the lower temperatures.
The mid-season of trout fishing in Tasmania, from October through to November, opens up a larger range of fishing opportunities with the peak of the dry fly and sight fishing season presenting itself around December to February.
Anglers should note however that Trout can become difficult to catch during this time as bright weather prevails, making accurate and subtle casting a must.
March to April in Tasmania brings a cooling of temperatures, allowing for a more targeted approach to fly fishing across the state – before the off-season of trout fishing in Tasmania ranges from May through to July; coinciding with the trout spawning period.
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Tasmania’s main trout fishing season runs from the first weekend in August to the last weekend in April. During this time, most trout fishing waters are open and good numbers of trout can be caught using a variety of techniques to suit the time of the year and conditions on the day.
Learn more at our dedicated blog post to Tasmania's trout fly fishing season.
Fly fishing can be a daunting prospect for those starting out with so many different elements to consider.
Investing in a guide or spending time with an experienced fly fisher can be the highly valuable to establishing a fly fishing career. Get in touch with Matt and Trout Tales - we're always happy to help new anglers in their journey!
A fly fishing license is required.
The Inland Fisheries Service requires all anglers wanting to fish any public trout waters to hold a current angling license. Licenses can be purchased online through the IFS website, over the phone and in some fishing shops throughout Tasmania.
For dry flies a selection of mayfly imitations such as Possum Emergers as well as other general flies such as Red Tags and Royal Wolfs is a good start. Whilst wet flies such as Woolly Buggers and Streamers are consistently productive.
With the diversity of Tasmania’s trout fishery, there are a few essential pieces of equipment needed to maximise your chances of success when fly fishing in Tasmania.
Generally 5-6wt rods are suitable, along with floating and sinking fly lines, a range of dry and wet flies and other equipment such as a good pair of waders and polarized sunglasses for spotting trout.
If you're interested in learning more about some of the ins and outs of trout fly fishing across Tasmania, check out the Trout Tales blog.
Trout Tales Tasmania is run by Matt Stone – who has over 15 years experience fly fishing for trout in Tasmania.
“After many years of early morning starts, long days on the water and endless lessons learned from unforgiving trout -I have accumulated a deep knowledge of fly fishing and respect for how Tasmania is truly a special place to experience."
Beyond the in-depth fishing experience that Trout Tales Tasmania brings to every trip, unique features of our packages include:
Personalised trout fly fishing options to suit anglers of all abilities.
Local knowledge and guidance of Tasmania’s best fly fishing locations.
Access to accommodation within an hour of trout fishing spots.
Transport, equipment and cuisine can all be organised.
