Lake St Clair

Situated on the western side of the plateau at the southern end of the Cradle Mountain – Lake St Claire National Park, this is Tasmania’s deepest Lake. It is very clear and arguably the most picturesque of all the lakes. Wet and dry fly fishing is productive, with polaroiding being the most exciting form of fishing.

Lake St Claire Lagoon is located at the south eastern corner of the lake and provides excellent tailing trout fishing when levels are moderate. Excellent polaroiding can also be had here with beetles, midges and duns all being high on the trout’s menu.

A down side to Lake St Claire is the average size of the fish. There are some lovely fish to three pounds, which can be found from time to time, but those that are most commonly caught range from half a pound to one and a half pounds.

Rainbows feeding in wind lanes are always an attraction, but the time taken to get to Lake St Claire, the average size of the fish (and the quality of water that needs to be driven past to get down there) means that it’s used as a water we visit for something different. It’s also a wonderful place to stop at when on the way down to Lake Burbury. Its beauty is undeniable!

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