Guided Great Lake Fly Fishing and Trolling in Tasmania's Central Highlands
Wild brown and rainbow trout on one of Australia's premier highland fisheries.
Contact us today to book your Great Lake trip.
Fishing Great Lake with Troutfit Guiding
Great Lake sits high on Tasmania's Central Plateau and is one of the most storied trout waters in the country. It holds strong populations of wild brown trout along with hard-fighting rainbows, and its clear highland water, rocky shorelines and shallow bays make it a genuinely rewarding lake to fish with a guide who knows it.
Through the warmer months we run guided trips on Great Lake and the surrounding Central Highlands waters. Whether you want to learn to read a shoreline, cover rising fish on fly, or cover water effectively while trolling, we tailor the day to your experience and what the fish are doing.
Fly fishing Great Lake
Great Lake rewards the patient fly angler. We work the shallow margins and wind lanes for cruising browns, target fish feeding on wind-blown terrestrials in summer, and fish the evening rise when conditions line up. Polaroiding fish in the shallows on a bright day is one of the great experiences on this lake, and we will coach you through the presentation and fly choice to give you the best chance.
You do not need to be an expert. We will teach you casting, water craft and how to spot and stalk fish, so first-timers and seasoned anglers alike get value from the day.
Trolling Great Lake
Trolling is a highly effective way to cover Great Lake's expanse and stay on the fish through changing conditions. We run lures and hardbodies at the right depth and speed for the day, using lead core line and downrigging when the trout hold deeper. It is a relaxed, productive way to fish the lake and a great option for families and mixed-ability groups.
Best time to fish Great Lake
The Tasmanian highland season runs through the warmer months, and different periods suit different styles. Early season can produce excellent shoreline fishing, midsummer brings terrestrial feeding and polaroiding opportunities, and the cooler edges of the season fish well for trolling. Get in touch and we will help you pick dates that suit the fishing you want to do.
