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Fishing


Come and experience one of the world's last great wild fisheries, from world-class fly fishing to the excitement of game fishing in the Southern Ocean.

 What’s special about fishing in Tasmania?

  • You have a range of easily accessible fishing experiences across a compact island.
  • You can fish from a remote beach, on a highland lake, or cast a line for bluefin tuna.
  • Experienced guides will teach you the art of fly fishing on internationally acclaimed lakes.

If the thought of sight fishing for wild brown trout in a glacial highland lake sounds appealing, Tasmania is an angler’s heaven. Don a pair of waders and find yourself standing thigh-deep in some of the best trout fishing waters in the world.

No matter what your level of experience, Tasmania offers a fishing experience for you. Cast from the shores of an east coast estuary or let a knowledgeable guide take you out to fish over a sandy bottom where delicious flathead can be found.

There is a reason that Tasmanians own more boats per head of population than any other Australian state, the fishing is top class! So why not bring your own boat or hire one when you get here.

Types of fishing available:

Find out about the different fishing opportunities available in Tasmania below.

  • Trout Fishing

    Tasmania offers the ultimate in trout fishing with its' myriad rivers, streams and lakes.

  • Game Fishing

    Tasmania's game fishing area is home to more than 20 national gamefish records.

  • Saltwater Fishing

    Our estuaries and coastal lagoons are home to feisty bream ready to lunge at your line.

  • Fishing Tips:

    You do not need a licence for salt water or marine fishing with a rod and line but an Inland Fisheries Licence is required for any fishing in inland waters, which includes some river mouths and estuaries. Find out more about types of fishing licences you may require, fees and where to purchase a licence from.

    Useful links:

    Department of Primary Industries and Water
    Inland Fisheries Service
    Marine and Safety Tasmania
    Tasmanian Fishery
    Bureau of Meteorology
    Tasmanian Marine Reserves
    Parks and Wildlife Service Fishing Information
    Tasmanian Fishing and Boating News

    Accommodation:

    Search for accommodation across Tasmania, ranging from camping grounds through to highland cabins or self-contained options.