Fly Fishing in Tasmania's Central Highlands
Rates starting at $600 Per person, per day
The Central Highlands of Tasmania offers a range of fantastic lake fishing options for the visiting fly fisher. The brown trout that reside in these lakes can all be traced back to the original 1864 arrivals and every year provide great challenges to the visiting anglers.
Generally fishing from our 4.5m Quintrex Hornet, we can explore lakes like Little Pine, Penstock Lagoon, Arthurs Lake and Woods Lake chasing the notorious wild brown trout or, on some of these lakes, the crazy rainbows. With all gear provided (unless you want to bring your own) we have everything covered. And we’ll make sure there we have plenty of Tasmanian trout flies. As fly selection is a critical part of your success, the trout flies we fish with are tried and tested in Tasmania. You just need to bring your enthusiasm and patience and we can see what we can find.
In fact you also need to bring things like the right clothing, a good hat, sunglasses and a fishing licence, but we can work through that once you’ve booked.
So if you are keen, then why not get in touch for your next Tasmanian fly fishing experience.
Traditional Tasmanian Trout Flies - Dry Flies
Herne Lodge
Herne Lodge is a fantastic private fishery located in Tasmania’s Central Highlands. Accessible only with a registered Tasmanian fly fishing guide, the lake offers some of the best wild brown trout fishing in the State. It’s a venue that suits beginners and experienced anglers alike. Novices should check out our Learn To Fly Fish page for the opportunities to start your fly fishing journey at Herne.
Over a season experienced anglers can find a full range of fly fishing experiences at Herne. Great wet fly fishing early in the season. Margin fishing for tailing trout when the lake is flooded. Midge hatches on frosty mornings. Mayfly hatches and damsel fly hatches through the warmer months. Orange spinner hatches and bettle fishing - all at this one great venue.
Twin Lakes - Bush Retreat and Fly Fishery
Twin Lakes - One of Australia’s best privately owned trout fisheries is located right near the village of Buckland on the Nugent Road, about 45 minutes from Hobart. Twin Lakes has two lakes which have been stocked with rainbow and brown trout. The lakes have a productive eco system with good hatches of duns, mudeyes, snails and freshwater shrimp which has enabled outstanding growth rates in their fish. This haven provides the perfect opportunity to catch double figure fish in the 10 -20 lb range. Twin Lakes is suitable for novices or experienced anglers and we’re happy to provide tuition there on how to fly fish successfully. No fishing licence required. It is catch and release fishing only.
Twin Lakes also offers on site accommodation. Check out their website here and get in touch with us if you need a guide
A massive rainbow trout caught by Harry at 28 Gates on his first day on the fly!
Currawong Lakes
Currawong Lakes - Set in the north-east of Tasmania not far from the renowned Lake Leake is this exclusive private fishery offering luxury accommodation and fantastic fishing. The venue also caters for hunters and bird watchers - a great variety of options. We’re happy to provide guiding services for people interested in staying at Currawong. Check out their website here and get in touch with us if you need a guide.
Other Services
Group bookings
Interested in putting together a booking for a group of fly fishers? Get in touch and we can work through your requirements, advising on locations, accommodation as well as organising sufficient guides to suit your needs.
Fly casting instruction
If you want to try your hand at casting before you head out onto the water please get in touch and we can develop a plan.
Prices and Inclusions
PRICING FOR PERSONALISED PACKAGES (24/25 Season)
Last Updated April 2024
Single Day
Single angler - $950
Two or more – $600pp
Two Day, ONE Night Fly Fishing
Single angler – $2,200
Two or more – $1,375pp
Three Day, Two Nights Fly Fishing
Single angler – from $3,400
Two or more – from $2,175pp
Four Day, Three Nights Fly Fishing
Single angler – from $4,750
Two or more – from $2,950pp
Five Days+ Fly Fishing
Single angler - from $5,750
Two or more – from $3,750pp
INCLUSIONS
All fishing gear
Rods / reels / lines
Flies / lures
Waders (if needed)
Catering
Water, refreshments
Lunch, snacks
Transfers may be available.
Private fishery fees (where applicable)
Packages DO NOT include a fishing licence where one is required.
No fishing licence is required for private fisheries