Adventure Island

Surrounded by the cool, clear waters of the Southern Ocean, Bass Strait and the Tasman Sea, and brim-full of lakes, rivers, streams and lagoons, Australia’s island state is a fisherman’s paradise.

The Tasmanian fishery is an extremely valuable resource – the delicate ecosystems within the state support fishing as a vibrant sport and a thriving industry.

Seasonal Fresh-Water Fishing
All fresh-water fishing in Tasmania – commercial and recreational – is regulated by seasons, quotas and licenses to prevent species being threatened by over-fishing. In addition to this, environmental strategies exist to prevent the pollution of Tasmania’s clean waters.

The keynote experience of Tasmanian angling is sight-stalking and fly-casting for wild trout in crystal-clear mountain waters.  The spectacular terrain and unpredictable weather conditions and abundant fish of the Tasmanian highlands can make for very challenging, exciting and rewarding angling. Highland lodges offer guided angling tours with accredited trout fishing guides.

Saltwater Angling
Sea fishing (saltwater angling) for Atlantic salmon, marlin, flathead, bream, and flounder is popular on the east coast of Tasmania, especially near the Freycinet and Tasman Peninsulas. Saltwater fly-fishing is a growth pastime in the state, with the abundance of large bream proving a big drawcard.

Sport fishing for tuna is also a popular pastime, with a summer season from December to March.

For more information visit discovertasmania.com