• A Tasmanian Professional Trout Guide (one guide / max 3 anglers);
• All ground transport (4x4 vehicles);
• Transfers from Launceston to fishing location and return;
• IFS Fishing Licence;
• All fishing equipment including waders, rods, reels and flies;
• Lunch and afternoon tea and
• Sport fishing boat for Highlands trip.

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS 

A suggested itinerary.

• Pick from Launceston or Central Highlands at 8.30 -9.00 a.m.
• Drive to Arthur's Lake, Great Lake, Little Pine Lagoon or the Western Lakes 
• Set cast up in fishing gear and launch sport fishing boat. 
• Fishing
• Return to Launceston or Central Highlands at approximately 6.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

NORTHERN RIVERS DAY TRIP

A suggested itinerary.

• Pick from Launceston at 8.30 - 9.00 a.m.
• Drive to Brumby's Creek, the Macquarie River or The South Esk River
• Fishing
• Return to Launceston at approximately 6.00  - 7.00 p.m.

FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION 

The following skills and knowledge would be covered in the course of the fly fishing day:

• Fly fishing equipment: Rods, Lines, Leaders;
• Knots;
• Casting;
• Fly selection;
• Fly tying;
• Entomology;
• Fishing techniques (Dry fly fishing, Wet fly fishing, Loch style techniques);
• Polaroiding, if the weather conditions are right and
• Reading lakes and streams.

Exclusively designed for the angler requiring an overnight or extended trout fishing experience, complete with Central Highland accommodation and hearty food. Fish in the evening for the "evening rise", at dawn when the fish are tailing and during the day when fish are rising to mayflies!

All accommodation options are situated at Miena on the Great Lake within minutes of many of Tasmania's finest trout fishing waters such as Arthur's Lake, Little Pine Lagoon and the Western Lakes.

Accommodated tours include:

• A Tasmanian Professional Trout Guide (one guide / max. 3 anglers). 
• All ground transport (New 4x4 vehicles - including transfers from Launceston return unless otherwise arranged).
• IFS fishing licence.
• All fishing equipment including waders, rods, reels, flies and lures (professional quality).
• Park Fees.
• Accommodation Central Highlands / Launceston. 
• All meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meal. 
• Custom-built sports fishing boat.  Fifteen foot purpose built tri hull with casting decks, 4 stroke 40 h.p. Honda outboard engine.

(a) The Ausprey Angler's Cabin situated in Hadden's Bay, Miena is ideal for individuals or small groups requiring private self-contained accommodation. Dine for the evening meal at the Great Lake Hotel. Continental breakfast in house. The near new, two storey Ausprey cabin consists of three large bedrooms a large living dining area and kitchen. Laundry facilities are available, as well as an external sun deck. 

(b) The Great Lake Hotel situated in Swan Bay Miena provides clean comfortable accommodation with all self-contained unit facilities including continental breakfasts and counter meals. Family units are available upon request. 

(c) The Central Highlands Lodge situated in Hadden's Bay Miena has open fireplaces, fully stocked bar, fishing library and flytying corner all of which will make your trout fishing holiday unforgettable. Enjoy a cooked or continental breakfast and superb dinner prepared by the Lodge's resident chef. 
 

ACCOMMODATED CENTRAL HIGHLANDS TOURS

Day 1
Collect clients from Launceston airport or their place of accommodation. Travel direct to the Central Highlands via some of the local rivers. Accommodation at either The Ausprey Angler's Cabin, Great Lake Hotel or Central Highlands Lodge. Fishing Great Lake, Arthurs Lake or Little Pine Lagoon.
Day 2
Dawn start at Little Pine. Return for breakfast. Off to either Lake St Clair Lagoon/Bronte Lagoon/Dee Lagoon  or Western Lakes or Arthur's Lake depending on conditions. Early tea 5.00pm.  Head down to Little Pine Lagoon to catch the evening rise after tea.
Day 3
Dawn start at Little Pine. Return for breakfast. Off to either Lake St Clair Lagoon/Bronte Lagoon/Dee Lagoon  or Western Lakes or Arthur's Lake depending on conditions. 
Day 4
Walk out to far Western Lakes or return to Arthur's Lake (depending on conditions).
Day 5
Off to either Penstock Lagoon or Northern Rivers depending on conditions. Return to Launceston or airport. 

Fish for wild brown trout in a World Heritage area that is only accessible by foot.  The Western Lakes are a collective group of 3000 alpine lakes and tarns. This unique wilderness environment with it's gin clear waters, offers a very special setting for angling, bushwalking and camping. Ausprey Tours provides all quality backpacking gear suitable for the Tasmanian environment. Our backpacking tours depart from Launceston and we collect clients from the airport or their place of accommodation. We suggest that you arrive the day before the tour commences so that we can pack your packs.  This will allow us to depart early on day one of your trip. Fly fishing in the Western Lakes is mostly sight fishing, which can be challenging to anglers who are not used to it. If you are after bucket loads of fish then, this trip is not for you. It's a different fishing experience! The walking grade is easy to moderate.  You do have to carry your own pack so having a good level of fitness makes for a good trip! 

A suggested itinerary.

Western Lakes Backpacking Tour - 3 or more days (operates from mid December to early March)
Pack backpacks evening before departing on tour.
From Launceston a 2 hour drive to Lake MacKenzie. Then a 2-hour walk over fairly even terrain before meeting the first of the lakes, Blue Peaks. Camp will be set up in our usual place and then fishing gets underway with clients being able to explore many of the small alpine lakes and tarns such as Blue Peaks and Lakes Halkyard. The Julian system of lakes is within walking distance of Blue Peaks.  All our walking tours are weather dependent.  Ideally we would suggest a minimum of three days for our Western Lakes Backpacker Explorer trip. 

Supplied Gear List for Western Lakes Backpacking Tour 

• 1 pack (adjustable harness)  1 tent (Macpac Olympus) share arrangement
• 1 sleeping bag (down) 
• 1 sleeping mat (Therm-a-rest)  1 pair gaiters
• 1 inner sheet    1 day pack
• 1 Trangia stove    1 fuel bottle
• 1 mess kit (cutlery, bowl, mug)  1 trowel
• 2 stuff sacks    1 whistle
• 1 torch and batteries 
• Fishing gear- spin and fly.

Some clients prefer to use their own backpacking and fishing gear.  We check that it is suitable for the Tasmanian bushwalking environment.  Our guides carry other essential equipment such as First Aid kits, space blankets, toilet paper etc. The average pack weight is between 12 and 15 kgs. 
A complete list of recommended items clients should bring will be sent after confirmation of the booking. Clients will be required to complete a personal medical information form. 

Walking in the wilderness in Tasmania means being prepared for all types of weather conditions.  It is important not to skimp on clothing but also not to overload the pack.