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.
Find out about the different fishing opportunities available in Tasmania below.
Tasmania offers the ultimate in trout fishing with its' myriad rivers, streams and lakes.
Tasmania's game fishing area is home to more than 20 national gamefish records.
Our estuaries and coastal lagoons are home to feisty bream ready to lunge at your line.
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.
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
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