Lake Burbury is a large open-all-year impoundment near Tasmania’s West Coast.
Though about 20km long the lake is quite narrow for its length.
In most conditions there are usually places where boaters can fish out of the wind.
The lake has a huge bag limit because of the large number of fish available, which includes browns and rainbows.
The Inland Fisheries Service says it it one of the best angling destinations in Tasmania.
The A10 highway crosses the centre of Lake Burbury where access to the northern camping and launching areas is sign posted.
Access to the camping area and boat ramp at the southern end of Lake Burbury is through Queenstown on the Mt Jukes Road.
All access roads are sealed.
Lake Burbury is managed as a wild fishery.
The many spawning streams entering the lake ensure good natural recruitment, which is why the lake has a large bag limit.
Lake Burbury has great water level fluctuations and can fall dramatically during drought. During this time the shores are accessible to fish, when full landbased fishing is limited.
It is often productive when the weather is overcast or during rains.
Fishos enjoy superb windlane fishing at times.
In the morning a windlane can have many surface-feeding rainbow and brown trout, which usually take wet or dry flies or bait.
Large dry flies can be effective.
Like many of Tasmania western and southern freshwater fishing locations, the lake’s water is a dark tannin colour.
Nonetheless clarity is fine for lure and fly fishing.
An electric motor or drogue helps when windlane fishing.
Trolling around the edges usually finds good fish.
Swimming lures over submerged trees and snags along the shoreline is usually more productive than open-water trolling.
Keep an eye on the sounder and get lures down to the fish.
For bigger fish, cast soft plastic lures where rivers enter the lake, as well as off points, around timber, and over rock drop-offs.
Bounce soft plastic lures along the bottom for best results. A tackle-retriever is essential for inevitable snags.
The lake has a reputation for producing loads of smaller fish, but the bigger fish are there.
Here is a list of recommended tackle for Tasmanian waters.
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