East Rocky Lagoon is part of the Western Lakes system on the Tasmanian high plateau.
This lagoon is a strict catch and release fishery that produces big trout.
The Western Lakes area dominated by large wild brown trout, with rainbow trout present in some waters.
This is a wilderness area with sudden onsets of harsh weather, but the fishing experience in good conditions is unique.
The early season is usually spent fishing for tailers in shallow, weedy lake margins at waters Lake Kay, Double Lagoon, Howes Lagoon Bay and Talinah Lagoon.
When tailers aren’t visible blind casting to undercut banks with a wet fly can work well.
December to February is the best time for sight fishing, with Lakes Ada, Augusta, Chipman and Double, and Third and Second lagoons being among the best.
Dry fly fishing works well when mayfly hatches are under way from December to February at Lake Kay, Howes Lagoon Bay and Carter Lakes.
For spin fishing and trolling try Lakes Augusta and Ada.
Here is a list of recommended tackle for Tasmanian waters.
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