LITTLE PINE LAGOON. FLY FISHING ONLY TROUT WATER
On the Central Plateau, Little Pine lagoon is a fly fishing only trout water, shallow and well suited for wading. With grassy shorelines, marshes and excellent weed growth, it is surrounded by tussocks and heathland.
Tailing trout are a highlight early season. I personally like to put on a small dry beetle, such as a red tag, to tailing fish, and when they are on the cruise, showing both tail and dorsal, they are usually obliging. When the trout are being difficult, persistently fishing a suspended nymph will often do the trick.
Little pine is renowned for its mayfly hatches which begin early December, often in isolated pockets and sometimes over a large area. Showy risers comp down emerging duns, even in quite windy conditions. Sultry conditions bring the rise to a peak. When the black spinner get the opportunity to get out over the water, this also creates a memorable fly fishing experience.
ANGLERS ACCESS
The Inland Fisheries Service also provides useful information about many Tasmanian trout waters, including access points, anglers notes, and maps. Brochures are available at most fishing stores, visitor centres, or online. See the Anglers Access for Little Pine Lagoon.
See here for full list of Anglers Access brochures.
WEBCAMS
Check out the Little Pine Lagoon webcam.
Anglers Alliance Tasmania have installed 10 webcams at various waters around Tasmania. They are a great tool for anglers when planning fishing trips.
See here for a full list of Anglers Alliance Webcams.
