your trip overview

Tasmania's lowland rivers and streams offer a completely different style of fly fishing to the highland lakes.

These are intimate, often tree-lined waters where you move on foot, read each pool and run as you go, and cast to individual trout feeding in clear, shallow water. This is small stream fishing in its truest form, methodical, close-quarters and deeply satisfying when it comes together.

Our Lowland Rivers packages depart from Hobart and focus on the spring-fed rivers and meadow streams of southern and central Tasmania. These trips work well for visiting anglers who want a genuine Tasmanian river fishing experience without the logistics of a highland trip, or for those who want to combine a river day with other activities in or around Hobart.

These trips are day-based, with no accommodation included. Packages cover all guiding, transport to and from fishing locations, quality tackle and locally tied flies, and a chef-prepared riverside lunch featuring Tasmanian produce.

River days guided by Matt Stone, with locations selected each morning based on stream flow, season and conditions.

All Lowland Rivers packages depart from Hobart, making them an easy fit alongside time in the city.

A chef-prepared riverside lunch using quality Tasmanian produce is included on every day trip.

Rods, reels and locally tied flies all included. Waders and wading boots available on request.

Your itinerary

what's included in your trip?

Transport to and from the Hobart or Miena areas;
The use of premium quality Stalker rods, reels, breathable waders, boots, locally tied flies and all other gear required for your trip;
The use of 4wd vehicles and custom built fly fishing boats to access unique locations and give you the best possible chance at that elusive brown trout;
Access to private fishing locations, providing a range of exclusive fly fishing opportunities on lakes and rivers, simply not accessible to the general public;
Chef prepared lunches and refreshments featuring local Tasmanian produce;
Experienced, fully accredited and insured TGALT fly fishing guides;
For multi day trips - lodge or cabin style accommodation including breakfast, evening meals and drinks next to open log fires.

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frequently asked questions

Do I need fishing experience?

Trout Tales welcomes anglers of all experience levels - so whether you've never fished before or are a veteran angler; we're here to help make your day on the water the best possible.

Can you pick up from Hobart CBD hotels?

Absolutely - we can pick guests up from any Hobart CBD hotels, AirBNB's and surrounding areas. Just let us know your pickup point after booking confirmation (we can also help recommend some places for you to stay).

What should I bring?

Some handy items and attitudes to bring along to your trip include a desire to experience Tassie's wilderness, a current Tasmanian angling license (available through Inland Fisheries Service) and especially warm clothes, hat and polarised sunglasses. We send out a more detailed pack upon booking confirmation with everything you need to pack.

What season is best for trout fishing in Tasmania?

Tasmania’s main trout fishing season runs from the first weekend in August to the last weekend in April. During this time, most trout fishing waters are open and good numbers of trout can be caught using a variety of techniques to suit the time of the year and conditions on the day.