Fly fishing from a drift boat on Brumby's Creek, Tasmania

DRIFT BOAT

One of the best ways to explore Tasmania's lakes and rivers is in a drift boat. Whether drifting a fast-water river or floating on the Western Lakes, flicking dries to mayfly munchers.

Wild Brown Trout from the Western Lakes, Tasmania

LAKES

The central highlands of Tasmania features over 3,000 lakes, lagoons and tarns. These pristine waters offer some of the best sighted dry fly fishing in the world. What's not to love?

Dry fly fishing the Styx River, Tasmania

RIVERS

There are endless waters home to feisty brown trout, from southern wilderness rivers to northern meadow streams. Dry flies, nymphs, emergers, terrestrials… our trout love ‘em all.



WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Pick-up and drop-off (Hobart region)

  • Casting workshop

  • Homemade lunch on the water

  • Snacks, tea & coffee and water

  • Icy cold beer & soft drinks

  • Use of Scott fly rods

  • Use of Hatch Finatic reels

  • Use of Simms waders & boots (if needed)

  • All flies, leaders & tippet

  • Sunscreen SPF 50+

WHAT TO BRING

  • Tasmanian fishing licence purchase online

  • Waders and boots (optional)

  • Waterproof jacket

  • Polarised sunglasses

  • Jumper/thermals

  • Long sleeve shirt

  • Hat/buff

  • Camera/phone

  • Sense of humour

DETAILS

  • $150 deposit to secure your booking.

  • Prepay your tour to receive a 5% discount off the total.

  • If you need to cancel or re-schedule a booking, please allow 14 days notice.

  • Tasmanian weather can turn sour quickly. From time to time, it may be necessary to cancel or re-schedule a booking.

  • Have a special request? Just ask.