Above BridgewaterMostly a trout fishery. The deep water runs up to the rocks and tuna often come close enough to be taken. The best fishing is from November to March. Fishing opportunities are abundant on the Tasmanian island, from lakes carved by glaciers in the Alpine Highlands, to the beaches of the southeast coast. Atlantic Salmon congregate in schools when they escape from the farms. Lewisham Jetty: Flathead, cod and salmon. Atlantic Salmon - Sea cage cultivation of Atlantic salmon occurs along the south-east coast and escapees are often taken by recreational anglers. Bait fisherman use pilchards, squid and berley washing off the shore is most rewarding. The best access to the beach is in front of The Neck camping ground. Midway Point Causeway: Easy access and best fished early morning and evenings for salmon, trevally and the occasional elephant fish. A world record southern bluefin of 108 kg was taken on 15 kg line. Join experienced fishing guide Daniel and fish Tasmania’s pristine beaches & jetty’s. Join experienced fishing guide Daniel and fish Tasmania’s pristine beaches & jetty’s. Small bib lures are popular as is bait and fly. Unfortunately for the shore angler the Cape itself offers limited access to safe fishing areas, this is due to the steep drop offs and many spots are inaccessible to the average angler. This is mostly a boat fishing area and boats can be launched at the Wynyard Yacht Club or in the Inglis River. From early October sea-runners can be seen near the river mouth, charging and swirling through huge schools of white bait, sending them fleeing across the surface. In this area trolling or bait fishing with light gear can yield good results for a number of species. Also expect to catch flathead, cod and salmon. At times during summer, anything can turn up in these bait rich waters - with sharks like makos and blues, kingfish and snapper a common catch. Fishing from these can be very good. Flathead are probably the most common catch from the wharf. Trout sometimes rise throughout a number of bays and it is possible to choose one of a number of fish to cast to. With the whitebait, sea-run trout and Australian Salmon move further up into the tidal area. Get Seven Mile Beach, Clarence's latest tide tables showing high tide and low tide heights, fishing times, weather forecasts, surf reports and solunar charts for today. Off shore gamefishing is fantastic, however, it is Eddystone Point that can, in the summer months, provide gamefishing off the shore. The Lune is also home to flathead, small Australian salmon and a good population of very hard to catch bream. These fish can be found right in Smithton fishing from either the reclaimed land on the western shore or around the boat ramp on the eastern shore. With all this coastline, who wouldn’t want to go fishing on Tasmania’s East Coast? A permit from Temma to Sandy Cape is needed, and may be collected from the Arthur River rangers station. Flathead, squid, wrasse and leatherjacket are all readily taken in this area. However the saltwater fishing opportunities in Tasmania are also fantastic. It is worth noting large flathead are territorial and catches can be few and far between. Every year flathead to 5 kgs are reported. Plenty of small boat ramps are scattered along its length. The snotty trevally frequent this area from December through to April and these can be most productive times. Macquarie Harbour is accessible to most types of angler, the most practical though is by boat. Dennes Point is serviced by shops and it is a prime place to gather local fishing information. From the shoreFishing from the shore of the Tamar can be just as good as out of a boat - especially on the pontoons situated along the banks of the river. The whitebait run can get the sea-runners quite excited and they can be seen in the shallows charging at schools of whitebait. Stanley wharf is the most popular recreational fishing spot on the north west coast. Woodbridge jetty is similar again and is worth a visit just to see the Woodbridge Marine Centre. Other attractions; The D'Entrecasteaux Channel is a large area and has many attractions. Major Species; Flathead, Australian salmon, bream, flounder, jack mackerel, tuna, morwong, striped trumpeter, whiting, couta and squid. Detention River and Hellyer BeachDetention River lies about a five minutes drive west from the Rocky Cape turn off. Major angling species; Flathead, leatherjacket, flounder, morwong (perch), gurnard, wrasse, cod, squid, mackerel, pike, Australian salmon, barracouta, silver trevally, striped trumpeter, skate, school and gummy shark. Fishing around the old wharf with mussels and anchovies will often bring good results. Getting there; 3 1/2 hours from Hobart, 2 hours from Launceston. King flathead congregate mostly in the middle of the bay in the deeper water and can be caught in the same manner as the sand flathead. Australian Salmon, couta and pike are readily caught by all means of fishing. It is steeped in history, which makes it a popular spot for visiting tourists. Tassie Beach Fishing Tours offer guided land-based fishing experiences on Tasmania's beautiful pristine beaches, on Bruny Island and the South East Coast.For the beginners to the competent fishers.Join experienced fishing guide Daniel and learn about local conditions, weather and tides, basic rigs and knot tying, berley and baits and local fish identification.All fishing gear is supplied. A 45 minute walk along the beach, over sand dunes to the north will bring you to Sinking Rock. North of St Helens boasts Tasmania's mildest weather. The rocks and beaches around Croquet Lawn and the Caravan Park don't look very snapperish, but each November a good number of reds are caught in the ultra shallow water by fisherman. One of the most sought after fish in the harbour are the many large rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon. Major species; Flathead, striped trumpeter, southern bluefin tuna, morwong, albacore and striped tuna. On the still warmer evenings fly fishing offers good sport casting from the boat toward the shore. You’ll find boat ramps and gear hire in most coastal towns, and the inland streams offer tranquil locations to … The species you may encounter include the big four; flathead, mullet, salmon and barracouta. As a "recreational only"fishery it receive little fishing pressure and reliable catches can almost be assured all year round.A number of pelagics visit the Channel during the year. Fishing from the sheltered beach on either side of Orford will produce salmon, flathead and whiting. MontaguTravelling west from Smithton, taking the coastal road over the Duck River bridge. Good lures for these fish are small bib lures, silver wobblers, cobras and smelt type flies. Some days the mix of tide and wind that rips through this channel, makes boating very interesting, and an enormous amount of care should be taken. Mullet are also caught hard up against the pylons. A guide to fishing in Tasmania wouldn’t be complete if the mighty Derwent didn’t get a mention. Fish can be caught from around this area, by spinning, fly fishing or bait fishing. Anglers chase both sea-run and resident trout in this area all year round - often with great results and trout to 5 kg are sometimes caught. (Basic instructions are here) The email is at Contact Us. Sandy CapeA 30 minute drive further south from the Arthur River, bypassing commercial Rock Lobster fishing villages, will bring you to Temma Harbour. Barracouta are often targeted beneath both sides of the bridge - as are Australian salmon and sea trout. Beach catches are usually restricted to flathead, Australian salmon, or a few sharks at night. You certainly earn every big fish you pull off the beach. Other attractions; Swimming, yachting, boating, river cruises. A short drive down Green Point Road, will take you to a car park at Nettley Bay. Much of the fishing from the shore around this area is untouched, but waiting to be discovered. Strahan, the perfect base for the area, is located on Macquarie Harbour, Australia's second largest harbour after Port Phillip Bay and covers an area of approximately 260 square kilometres. Small flathead are common, while larger specimens to 3.5 kg are also taken within the estuary. How’s that for putting things in perspective? Whether visiting Tasmania and wanting to do a spot of fishing or are a local wanting more information, just click here to register. Trout Fishing Tasmania lists the best fishing spots for rainbow and brown trout in Tasmania. Access to the Channel is good with many areas accessible from the shore. It seems that Burnie’s Hannah Ledger has combined angling with art rather well. “ This has to be the best beach in the NW coast and one of the best in the Great South Island of Australia. Dover-Port EsperancePort Esperance is probably the best location in the Channel - primarily due to its diversity. Further up-river bream and sea-run trout reign supreme. Large Australian salmon appear in schools and the action is fast and furious. Getting there; Flights from Launceston, or by ferry from Bridport. A 15 minute drive will bring you into the small farming community of Montagu. Settled in … Around the island you will find numerous small, often unused jetties, which produce reliable numbers of wrasse and leatherjacket. Spinning results in salmon, couta, and jack mackerel. It is only accessible by boat, with a regular ferry service operating from Kettering - approximately 40 minutes south of Hobart. The hot spots are in the open water adjacent to the sea pens in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and in sheltered areas such as Port Esperance (where there is scope for fishing from the bank). Presented from Issue 112, October 2014So said Izaak Walton in the 1600s. Includes where to fish, which fish can be caught, bait and gear information, local fishing facts and sea fishing rules information. Montagu is a huge channel and successful fishing there can depend greatly on the tide. Getting there; 3 1/2 hours from Hobart, 1 1/2 hours from Launceston. Tasfish.com is published by Mike Stevens. Australian salmon are common to around one kilo, but two and three kilo fish are not rare. Fly anglers may try a green or silver streamer fly, which is most effective. Lures to try are green and gold wobblers or spinners, silver wobblers and soft plastics. During their season, they are fairly heavily fished. Southerly weather is best as there is less swell to cope with. As you move down towards the heads, the river opens up and has some shallower flats - in some places sand bars pop their heads out of the water at low tide. SouthportThe large jetty at Southport provides a good structure to catch barracouta, squid, flathead, mackerel and leatherjacket. The Bay of Fires area provides great beach fishing, like most of the East Coast. You will need a decent sized boat to tackle southern bluefin tuna. feedback form or by telephone. As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 0.84m will be at 1:43 pm and the lowest tide of 0.11m will be at 8:56 pm Departure times can be checked by phoning 03 6273 6725. Yabbies, mussels and sandworms can be found in the area and these outfish anything else by a country mile. Species include Australian salmon, flathead, jack mackerel, slimy mackerel, kingfish, sweep, luderick, wrasse, squid, cuttlefish, pike, rosy perch, gurnard, couta, leatherjacket, sharks, garfish, mullet and more. Fishing Spots Within Great Oyster Bay is the sheltered Coles Bay which is one of the most popular fishing spots in Tasmania. “ But was the most fun we've had in ages! From the mouth of the Detention River, on the western shore, starts Hellyer beach. It is suggested to obtain local advice before the trip. Near the mouth, trolling for couta, pike, Australian salmon and tailor with wobblers, flies and surface lures, pick up quite a few fish. Trolling along the banks, is most productive. AllonahAllonah has it all with a hotel, beer garden, shop and wharf. Salmon, flathead and sharks are the most popular species here, however, there is a great potential for a kingfish and snapper fishery with these prized fish often caught over spring and summer. Through summer flathead provide endless hours of fun for anglers and they are highly regarded table fare. Here is a list of all of the Article Categories. Beach and Surf Fishing Gear and Tackle. There is always a sheltered shore - regardless of weather conditions. Big seas with short swells and sharp chop can pound this area. Spinning around the mouth is a prime spot for Australian salmon. Bowen Bridge - BridgewaterOtago Bay is upstream of the Bowen Bridge on the eastern shore. The most commonly targeted species is the sand flathead. During the warmer summer months, the harbour experiences an influx of green water as the harbour level drops. Lures are worth a try in shallow water for flathead, and they often turn up better specimens, while those willing to cast a fly will have a great time. Download this regional fishing information map and guide Fishing around the East Coast as a colour PDF which can be easily printed. From the shore, areas such as Cape Portland, Waterhouse Point, Tomahawk and Croppies and South Croppies Point provide some terrific fishing for salmon, couta, pike and snook. Orford is a holiday area close to Hobart, providing access to a wide range of fishing. All your fishing requirements and local information on the area, can be found at Smithton Sports in the main street of town, open seven days a week. The Derwent is a magnificent fishery that dissects Tasmania's capital city of Hobart. Squid, pilchards and prawns are very effective. With plenty of spots providing great fishing, the Derwent is a must for all anglers headed Tasmania bound, and could have an article all of its own. This allows easy movement throughout the harbour and some of its hot spots. SmithtonPositioned on the edge of Duck River, Smithton offers the recreational angler with a number of fishing opportunities. Hey folks, So I'm wondering if anyone has had any luck with beach fishing on the North West Coast around Ulverstone way? Athletic and rock climbing skills are an advantage if you want to fish the cape from the shore, but the rewards may be worth it..Sisters BeachSurf fishing off the beach is fantastic - natural bait is best. Recreational Fishing Enquiries Recreational Fisheries Section Level 3, 134 Macquarie St Hobart TAS 7001 Phone: 03 6165 3233, 1300 720 647 Email: fishing.enquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au Search Recreational Fishing … Other attractions; Swimming, surfing, sight seeing, National Parks, wineries. Hello everyone, I thought it would be a good time to introduce myself.My name is Stephen Smith and I have been managing the website tasfish.com since May 2009.It has been an epic journey of learning and discovery and I am indebted to Mike Stevens for his help, support and patience.I am developing a new venture Rubicon Web and Technology Training ( www.rwtt.com.au ). 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