Fly Fishing | Tasmania | Four Springs Lake
Waterway Type
Target Species
Highlights
- Sight fishing shallow lake margins
- Orange spinner feeders
- Good dun hatches at times
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 |
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Fishing
The lake supports healthy populations of both brown and rainbow trout, with fish frequently reaching 3–6 lb. Early in the season (August to November), fishing is highly productive, with active fish feeding on mayfly and caenid hatches, particularly in the shallows. Dry fly fishing can be exceptional during dun and red spinner falls, while nymphs and woolly worms are reliable before the main hatches. As the season progresses into summer and water temperatures rise, weed growth increases, making fishing more challenging, especially from the shore. Streamers and mudeye imitations fished from boats remain effective around deeper margins and weed pockets. The lake’s trout are strong, opportunistic feeders, and often respond aggressively when conditions align.
Access
Access to Four Springs Lake is excellent, with a maintained boat ramp and a walking track encircling much of the shoreline. Vehicle access is available to designated parking areas, and several clearings allow for shoreline casting. Wading is possible, but anglers should be cautious due to sudden depth changes, soft margins, and underwater weed beds. Boat-based anglers have the advantage of reaching deeper channels and weed edges that are harder to target on foot. This lake is a popular early-season destination when higher altitude lakes may still be closed or slow to fire up.
Flies
| Orange Spinner | brown trout rainbow trout | #12 – 14 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
| Possum Emerger | brown trout rainbow trout | #12 – 14 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
| Rusty Brown Dun | brown trout rainbow trout | #12 – 14 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
| Sedge Hog | brown trout rainbow trout | #12 – 14 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
| Carrot Fly | brown trout rainbow trout | #10 – 14 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
| Red Tag | brown trout rainbow trout | #10 – 14 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
| Gum Beetle | brown trout rainbow trout | #10 – 14 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
| Hares Ear Nymph | brown trout rainbow trout | #12 – 16 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
| Claret Nymph | brown trout rainbow trout | #12 – 16 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
| Stick Caddis | brown trout rainbow trout | #12 – 16 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
| Olive Damsel | brown trout rainbow trout | #12 – 14 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
| Gold Humungous | brown trout rainbow trout | #10 – 1/0 | jan | feb | mar | apr | may | jun | jul | aug | sep | oct | nov | dec |
Purchase flies for location...

TJF Resonator
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TJF Olive Damsel
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Possum Emerger
$4.40
Jassid Beetle
$4.40

Black Mayfly Spinner
$4.40
Shrek
$4.40
Hares Ear Nymph
$4.40

Gold Humungous
$4.40
Stick Caddis
$4.40
Orange Carrot
$4.40
Sloane Gum Beetle
$4.40
Claret Nymph
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