Daniel Hackett is a Tasmanian fly fishing professional, known for his long-term involvement in the state's trout fishing industry through guiding, technical writing, and regional tourism development.

After a background in aquaculture, Daniel began guiding full-time in 2002. In 2004, he and his wife, Simone, established RiverFly 1864. The business established a presence in the Tasmanian trout guiding scene.

Daniel was a regular contributor to FlyLife Magazine for many years, authoring feature articles focused on river tactics, trout behaviour, and seasonal hatches. He also co-authored the book In Season Tasmania: A Year of Fly Fishing Highlights (2007) with photographer Brad Harris.