Fishing near Burnie, Tasmania

Burnie sits on Tasmania's north-west coast along Bass Strait, with a string of coastal rivers, rock ledges, and open water within easy reach. The area is known for a genuine mix of saltwater and freshwater fishing — sea-run brown trout and Australian salmon push into the Emu, Inglis, and Blythe rivers, while the Burnie ocean breakwater and nearby beaches produce flathead, gummy sharks, and calamari. Inland, Pet Dam and Guide Reservoir are reliable trout waters, and the Cam River estuary at Somerset is a go-to for bream and mullet.