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Derwent Estuary Tours
Highlights
- Drift along the Derwent Estuary, enjoying fantastic bream and salmon fishing just minutes from the city centre.
- Experience seasonal sea-runner fishing with guided fly and spin options tailored to your skill level.
- Explore the estuary on foot or by boat, immersing yourself in stunning natural scenery and vibrant wildlife.
- Join a private tour for a personalised adventure, ensuring an unforgettable day on the water.
The lower stretches of the Derwent Estuary offer fantastic bream, Australian salmon, and seasonal sea-runner fishing, only a few minute’s drive from the city centre — pretty impressive for a capital city!
Fly and spin fishing tour options are available.
Drift boat or walk and wade tours are available.
Tour details
- On demand
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Tassie Fly Guide
Tassie Fly Guide offers guided fly fishing tours in a handmade wooden McKenzie River Drift Boat. Tours include all flies and equipment, a casting workshop, personal and patient instruction, lunch on the water, and a whole lot of fun!
You’ll learn how to spot fish, manage your line, and fly selection for various fly fishing techniques, all while experiencing Tasmania’s natural environment.
Guided fly fishing tour options include below:
Drift boat tour – Available on selected northern Tasmanian rivers—maximum of two anglers.
Highland lakes – Drift boat or walk and wade tours are available.
Wilderness rivers – Walk and wade tours only.
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