Great Lake Fly Fishing and Trolling
Great Lake is one of Tasmania's big highland waters, a proper wild trout lake that can be windswept and cold but rewards you with strong browns and rainbows. When it's on, it's hard to beat.
The water
Great Lake sits high on the Central Plateau and it's a big, open sheet of water. The wild browns and rainbows here are in good condition and they fight above their weight. The weather can turn quickly, so you dress for it and read the day.
I know the productive bays and shorelines and where the fish shift to as the conditions change.
How we fish it
When the wind sets up lanes across the lake, the dry fly fishing can be superb, with fish cruising the slick water picking off mayfly and other food. It's exciting, visual fishing when it comes together.
On tougher days we troll to cover water and find the active fish, and there's mayfly action to work through the warmer months. We fish to the conditions rather than forcing one method.
Who it suits
Great Lake suits anglers who want a genuine highland lake experience and don't mind a bit of weather. It's rewarding water for both fly and trolling.
All gear is supplied and the boat is AMSA surveyed, so you're safe and set up whatever the lake throws at us.
Ready for a day on the water?
Whatever you're interested in, please contact me to check dates and make a booking. A $200 deposit secures your day.