Fishing near Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart sits on the Derwent River estuary in southern Tasmania, giving anglers immediate access to both productive estuarine water and a short drive to some of Australia's finest trout rivers. The River Derwent, D'Entrecasteaux Channel, North West Bay, and Browns River are popular local marks, while the Derwent Valley — including the Tyenna River and Craigbourne Dam — draws serious fly fishers from around the country. Saltwater fishing from the foreshore and by boat is a year-round pursuit, and the surrounding highland rivers and private fisheries add a freshwater dimension that few Australian cities can match.