Highland Lake Trout Fishing - Tasmania | ILoveAU

They're spoilt for choice in Tassie! The central highlands feature over 3,000 lakes, lagoons and tarns that hold wild brown trout. You'll learn how to stalk fish, the importance of fly presentation and understand various rod lengths and their uses. A day in the highlands is good for the soul!

Drift boat or walk and wade tours are available.

What's Available

7 features

Full Day

Land - Self Propelled

Water - Motorised

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Highland Lake Tours

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