Black River

Flowing through Tasmania, Australia, Black River is a river that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Black River hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Black River can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.

Location

-40.8855, 145.2936 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

River blackfishShortfin eelEastern Australian salmonBrown trout

Fishing Techniques

• For River blackfish

  Fish near structure like fallen logs and rocks, as blackfish often ambush prey from these locations, and vary your retrieve speed.

• For Shortfin eel

  Fish near the bottom in areas with cover, such as submerged logs or weed beds; Eels are often most active at night.

• For Eastern Australian salmon

  Eastern Australian salmon often school, so if you catch one, keep fishing the same area; they are aggressive feeders and readily strike at moving targets.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Black River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Black River, 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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