Fly Fishing | Tasmania | Brumbys Creek
Waterway Type

Catchment
Target Species


Fly Fishing Highlights
- Spring river mayfly hatches
- Summer spinner feeders on warm still days
- The frustrating but exhilarating damsel fly feeders
Target Species - Seasons
brown trout | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
rainbow trout | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
Note: species & seasonal information is indicative at the time of publishing.
For authoritive information visit https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au or other relevant jurisdictional authorities.
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Fishing
There is an abundance of mayfly and caddis, as well as plenty of damsel flies. You will find the best fly fishing when there is little wind, as you will see more rising fish, and have more sight fishing opportunities. From spring onwards there are some fantastic mayfly hatches and spinner falls on this river. Fishing dries and nymphs will catch you most of your fish, but fishing a streamer or a damsel pattern can also be successful. Leaping damsel fly feeders in the warmer months can be a frustrating but exhilarating feature of this unique water.
Access
There are three weirs located along the river, each providing different fly fishing opportunities. The most important thing to consider when travelling to fish this river is the flows and river height. Releases from the power station can result in high water, making it almost unfishable. Hydro Tasmania’s website provides information about flow rates. Small boats powered by electric motors are allowed in Weirs 1 and 3, whilst boating is prohibited in Weir 2. There is a combination of foot access and vehicular access, so read the signage along the river. Cressy Road at Lees Bridge and Fisheries Lane are the two main vehicle access points. Once at the river, travelling by foot is easiest.
Note: access information is indicative at the time of publishing.
For authoritive information visit https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au or other relevant jurisdictional authorities.
Flies
Mayfly Spinner (black and orange) | brown trout rainbow trout | #10 – 14 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
Parachute Adams | brown trout rainbow trout | #12 – 16 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
Stimulator | brown trout rainbow trout | #10 – 14 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
Red Tag | brown trout rainbow trout | #12 – 16 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
F-Fly | brown trout rainbow trout | #16 – 18 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
Hares Ear Grub Nymph | brown trout rainbow trout | #14 – 16 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
Hot Spot Pheasant Tail Nymph | brown trout rainbow trout | #14 – 16 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
Rusty Brown Dun | brown trout rainbow trout | #12 – 16 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
Woolly Bugger- Orange Bead and Black | brown trout rainbow trout | #10 – 14 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
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