Woods Lake

Tucked into Tasmania, Australia, Woods Lake is a lake that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Woods Lake should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a lake like this down for a day.

Location

-42.0814, 147.0032 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brown troutRainbow trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Woods Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Woods Lake, make sure your licence covers Tasmania, Australia and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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