Trout Guides & Lodges Tasmania (TGALT)

07/10/2024

The IFS is running a tagged trout promotion again for the 2024-25 Season.

https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/tasmanian-tagged-trout-promotion-2024-25

$5,000 could help you stock up on your essentials.

Go trout fishing and catch a $5,000 fish! Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion 2024–25 Angling Season Sixteen tagged brown trout have been released into waters around Tasmania for the 2024–25 season. Each tag is worth $5,000* to the angler that returns the fish to the Inland Fisheries Service in acc...

03/08/2023

2 sleeps to go folks, and great to see our friends at The Inland Fisheries Service are helping with fresh stocks of rainbow trout in some of our popular waters.

Need help finding them or catching them? Don't forget the members of TGALT will be happy to help you out.

Tight lines to you all.

Over 5000 rainbow trout were released into Meadowbank Lake today. These fat fish will provide some great fishing. In the past few weeks rainbow trout have been released into waters close to population centres including Lake Kara, Brushy Lagoon, Lake Dulverton and Craigbourne Lake. This compliments t...

01/08/2023

One of the ways we can all contribute to a sustainable trout fishery in Tasmania is by keeping records of our fishing success (or failures!)

The Inland Fisheries Service have incorporated an Angler Diary into their popular InFish App.

Check it out.

The Inland Fisheries Service is committed to obtaining accurate information that enables active management of the trout fishery. An angler diary has long been recognised as a way that anglers can record where, when and how they have fished. This enables them to reflect, gather information and build....

01/08/2023

With the new fishing season shortly upon us there are a few critical messages from Hydro Tasmania. While we might take the Hydro's waterways for granted, it pays to regularly check the Hydro website to see if there's anything you might need to be across as you prepare for your next fishing expedition.

And remember, members of TGALT are also there to help you with your trout fishing plans.

A reminder to check Hydro Tasmania alerts before embarking on a fishing trip. The following alerts will be of particular interest: Woods Lake Hydro Tasmania continues to monitor a non-toxic blue-green algae bloom at Woods Lake. While the bloom is non-toxic, direct contact or consumption of blue-gree...

16/11/2022

During their recent visit, Jo and Steve Starling from Starlo's Fishotopia spent days fishing with some of TGALT's guides.

This video features their day with Rod Turton from Trout Flat Out on the Derwent River chasing sea-run trout and black bream. Check it out.

We join Rod Turton of Trout Flat Out to hunt black bream and sea-run brown trout in Hobart's Derwent estuary. Catching these two fish side-by-side is an amaz...

29/10/2022

Jo and Steve Starling from Starlo's Fishotopia were part of the celebrations at the Central Highlands Lodge a couple of weekends ago, coinciding with the Great Lake Tie In.

Their Tales of Scales evening was a great success and a number of lucky attendees went home with a range of prizes from local businesses.

29/10/2022

A few more images from the recent Great Lake Tie In. One of the major features of the Tie In was a competition to tie the best Blue Damsel Fly. Around 20 entrants were scrutinised by judges Steve Starling and Roger Butler before Ken Orr made the final adjudication.

Tim Urbanc from the Tasmanian Fly Tyers was eventually chosen as the winner and becomes the first name to go on the Graham Blight Memorial Trophy

18/10/2022

A very big weekend up in the Central Highlands. With the Great Lake Tie in on Saturday, TGALT and Tourism Tasmania organised for Steve and Jo Starling from Starlo's Fishotopia to visit Tasmania and attend the Tie Inn. They also attended an event on the Friday night at the Central Highlands Lodge where Steve and Jo shared some of their fishing tales.

Despite the rain preventing a few guests from Launceston making their way up the mountain, it was still a great weekend for the trout fishing community.

18/10/2022

One of the important elements of the trout fishing scene in Tasmania is the Angler Access program run by Troutfish Tasmania . Unfortunately access points in various parts of the State have been impacted by the recent deluge.

IFS have issued the attached good advice that we'd like you to be mindful of.

The floods that have struck much of Tasmania are likely to have caused significant damage to Anglers Access infrastructure on northern rivers. Anglers should be aware of erosion, debris and high water.  Inland Fisheries staff will be out and about assessing damage over coming weeks and planning...

19/09/2022

TGALT is proud to be hosting Steve and Jo Starling in October. As well as attending the Great Lake Tie in on Saturday 15 October, Steve and Jo are also hosting an evening at The Central Highlands Lodge on Friday 14 October.

Spaces are still available. Get in touch with The Central Highlands Lodge to book a seat.

05/08/2022

With the new Tasmanian trout season starting tomorrow remember our members are all ready to take care of your needs. Whether it's a guide, a fishing lodge, a private fishery or one of our other members in the recreational fishing sector, 2022-23 looks like being a great season.

It might start a bit cold in the highlands, but that'll pass.

So visit our website www.troutguidestasmania.com.au and start planning a visit.

And those of you who are tackling it on your own - tight lines!!

29/06/2022

It's always good to keep track of where the fish are going. The IFS offer up regular advice on where they have stocked waters. This is their comprehensive report for 2021.

Without this work we would find many of our Tasmanian waters offering us far fewer fish!

https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2022/jun/24/stocking-report-2021

The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) recognises the value of maintaining wild fisheries as they are best suited to our environment and provide a much sought-after angling experience. We only stock waters when wild populations are not adequately maintained by natural recruitment and we use wild fish wh...

18/05/2022

TGALT is thrilled that the Liawenee Trout Weekend is back after a two year absence.

Get your winter gear on and check it out this weekend.

The wild brown trout migration is in full swing from yingina / Great Lake. Come to Trout Weekend 2022 at Liawenee, see this amazing spectacle as thousands of trout move up stream to spawn and talk to Inland Fisheries Service staff about their work. Trout Weekend 2022 is all outside. The weather fore...

26/04/2022

Fantastic to see the return of the IFS Liawenee trout weekend this year. TGALT encourages people to check this great event out, returning after its COVID cancellations for the last two years.

https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2022/apr/14/trout-weekend-2022

Trout Weekend returns to the IFS Liawenee Field Station for 2022 on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May. This year Trout Weekend goes back to its roots as an outdoor event celebrating and focusing on the wild brown trout spawning run. Crowd favourites are back including wild brown trout ova stripping and....

09/12/2021

TGALT's membership is not limited to guides and lodges. The Association also welcomes affiliate members - businesses and organisations that are linked to recreational trout fishing in Tasmania.

We're pleased to be able to add Launceston's Trophy Trout Lures to our membership.

Trophy Trout Lures is a retail fishing outlet in the Launceston suburb of Invermay. They stock a great range of lures, tackle and equipment for freshwater, estuary and light saltwater angling. They also proudly stock a wide range of quality flies that are professionally hand tied in Tasmania.

Vist them at 1/190 Invermay Road, Invermay or check out their website: https://www.trophytroutlures.net/

25/11/2021

Last weekend The Central Highlands Council held the annual Bushfest in Bothwell. It is an event with a strong focus on the types of experiences on offer in the Central Highlands and, naturally, trout fishing was part of the conversation.

TGALT was present for the two days, promoting its members, but also generally encouraging participation in trout fishing. Although a few other organisations were notable for their absence, TGALT flew the flag.

After seeing multiple cancellations of trout related events thanks to Covid, it was great to see Central Highlands Council make this commitment - and welcome 4,500 visitors to the event.

Oh, and Ken Orr did a fantastic job as MC for the event for the two days!

23/09/2021

TGALT is proud to be one of the two major sponsors of the prizes to be awarded at this year's Great Lake Tie In.

Great opportunity to show off your tying prowess and maybe win one of the vouchers on offer. See you there.

16/09/2021

One of the great Fly Fishing events in Tassie is the Great Lake Tie-In. It's a poignant event this year as it will pay tribute to Graham Blight who was a trailblazer in the Trout Fishing industry in Tasmania.

TGALT is proudly sponsoring prizes for Fly tiers this year to help Graham's Fly tying legacy live on.

Hope we see you there.