WikiCatchBlack River
Tasmania, Australia
- river
- 4 species listed
- -40.8855, 145.2936
Black River is a river in Tasmania, Australia. WikiCatch lists 4 fish species for this water, including River blackfish, Shortfin eel, Eastern Australian salmon. The nearest other water we map in Tasmania is Deep Creek, 11 km away.
Species at Black River
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Nearby waters
- Deep Creekstream11 km
- Detention Riverriver12 km
- Duck Riverriver17 km
- Sisters Creekstream23 km
- Lake Llewellynlake24 km
- Junction Creekstream32 km
- Montagu Riverriver33 km
- Eastern Creekstream33 km
About 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.
Reference: Wikipedia
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.
Other Fishing Regions in Australia
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.