Freshwater Fly Fishing, Fossicking & Kayaking
Some of the best freshwater fly fishing in Tasmania is in North East Tasmania. North East Tasmania offers a variety of locations to enjoy trout fishing, from forested rivers to coastal lagoons. Of course you can fish right here at Tin Dragon Cottages, too!


Freshwater Fly Fishing in North East Tasmania
Fishers catch brown trout in nearly every river and stream in the region and in a number of lakes, too. In addition, you will find rainbow trout in the rivers of North East Tasmania -including the Ringarooma. Actually, this is something of a rarity in Tasmania!
Read Jamie Henderson’s blog to learn more about the secret trout fishing in North East Tasmania!
The State Fisheries Department regularly stocks lakes with both brown and rainbow trout, including Blackmans Lagoon, Little Waterhouse Lake and Big Waterhouse Lake. However, the most popular and productive of these waters with fishers is Blackmans Lagoon. Here fishers regularly catch large brown trout.
Fly Fish atTin Dragon Cottages
Small creeks provide a great challenge in a beautiful environment. The Weld River, near Weldborough, is exclusively populated by rainbow trout and therefore a unique fishing experience in Tasmania. Meanwhile the reach of the Ringarooma River surrounding Tin Dragon Cottages is also ideal for the fly-fisher. Both brown and rainbow trout have been caught by Tin Dragon Cottages’ guests. You can read more about fishing in Tasmania.


Book your fishing experience at Tin Dragon Cottages with Tasmania Fly Fishing
Tasmania Fly Fishing is a quality guiding service that operates out of Launceston. Scott and his team pride themselves on being client focused and coaching their guests onto trout. So, they are happy to tailor their tours around your wishes.
They can meet you at Tin Dragon Trail Cottages to fish the wonderful Ringarooma River or other nearby locations. However, if you prefer, they can also collect you from the airport, take you out fishing and drop you at the Cottages at the end of the day.
Some guests like multiple day bookings and there is an abundance of quality fishing in the area that is sure to entertain all anglers during any stage of their fly fishing journey.
To discuss options further, please contact Scott Murphy directly on ph: 0407 334 415 or email: fish@tasmaniaflyfishing.com.au and we’ll go from there, tight lines!


