Launceston Area
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Launceston is based around the Tamar River with the North and South Esk rivers feeding the Tamar. The Tamar and North Esk River's have resident trout as well as a yearly injection of Sea Running trout that can be caught within sight of the central business district of Launceston. The Tamar River also offers salt-water fly-fishing opportunities. The South Esk River, Tasmania's longest river, is dammed to form Lake Trevallyn. Lake Trevallyn has plenty of brown trout and is recommended for beginners and children, as the fish are generally small. Atlantic samon are released each year adding to the variety. Water from Lake Trevallyn is diverted through a tunnel and ends up in the area known as the 'tailrace' in the Tamar River. This area is a hotspot for sea running trout. The purpose built trout fishery Four Springs Lake allows for excellent still water fly-fishing only 30 minutes from Launceston. Both rainbows and brows are stocked in this put-and-take fishery and through limited stocking the fishing can be difficult however, the fish are generally large and in excellent condition. Four Springs Lake is an option for visitors with limited time to experience a Tasmanian still water fishery. We recommend this lake for either dawn or dusk shore fishing, which fits in with visitors who can only spare a few hours. Close by to Four Springs Lake is the rainbow put and take fishery, Brushy Lagoon. The stocking is more significant than Four Springs Lake, which equates to more fish of average size. The Lagoon can be fished either by walking the woodland shores or through drifting in the boat. |
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