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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!

Tin Dragon Cottages host Graham and ag uest are holding a large rainbow trout.
Happy guest!
A man standing next to Chintock cottage is holding a large brown trout that he caught in the Ringarooma river at Tin Dragon Cottages
Another very happy guest

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.

A man is fly-fishing in the Ringarooma River near Tin Dragon Cottages
A guest fishing in the Ringarooma River
A man is fly-fishing in the ringarooma River near Tin Dragon Cottages
Our local fly-fishing legend

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!

Scott Murphy and another man are standing at the edge of a river. They are holding a net and the trout they have just caught.
Scott Murphy and guest fly-fisher
Scott Murphy and his guest are at the edge of a river in Tasmania. his guest is holding the trout she just caught,
Scott and guest fly-fisher