Rivers On Our Doorstep
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The rivers listed in this section are no more than 20 minutes drive from our farm at Blackwood Creek. Brumby's Creek Don't be fooled by the name - this water is so much more than a creek thanks to water being taken from the Great Lake and sent down the mountain into Poatina Power Station. Around the mid 1960's the beautiful and peaceful Brumby's Creek was transformed into an escape hatch for the millions of litres cold, clean, mountain water that travels through the Poatina Power Station. In order to slow down the water three weirs were built which resulted in a magnificent, world-class trout fishery. Stretching for about 10 miles the combination of the weirs and the river generate every fly-fishing opportunity dreamed about. Make no mistake Brumby's Creek will test any fly-fisherman both in being successful in the hook up and to actually landing these well conditioned trout. The fish are hard to fool, go like torpedos and there are many natural obstacles for the fish to hook you up on. But when you do have success you will never forget the satisfaction and feeling of such great achievement. Polaroiding and dry fly fishing opportunities are arguably the best in Tasmania. Brumby's Creek flows into the famous Macquarie River. Macquarie River The Macquarie is generally separated into three areas. From our base at Blackwood Creek we can reach the middle and lower sections with ease. The river is world renowned for superb dry fly-fishing due to the constant fly life that makes the river come alive with active top feeding fish. Flood and back water fishing is another highlight of the river. Easy access, beautiful scenery and the best red spinner hatches in Tasmania. What more could you want? Lake River The Lake River is generally overlooked by fly-fisherman due to the close proximity of the Macquarie River. The Lake River commences from the outflow of Woods Lake and travels through mainly farming country. The river, after flood, produces exceptional backwater fishing. During the dry fly season the river seldom disappoints. The great thing about the Lake River is the majority of times you fish it, you have the place all to yourself. The fish are the same in size as the Macquarie and is recommended for the fisherman looking for something different and one in search of peace and quite. Blackwood Creek - Garcia's Creek - Palmers Rivulet - Weston's Creek - Poatina Creek All these forgotten or yet to be discovered little waters hold excellent numbers of trout with surprising numbers over 1 pound. Only locals know about the value of these waters and very few will ever talk about the big resident trout. This fishing experience is very different to most offered by guiding services in Tasmania and is recommended for those of us that find walking small streams using light gear very enjoyable. |
  Brumby's Creek  Before the Top Weir  Perfect back waters  A terrific fight  lower Macquarie |
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