Fishing Lake Curly in Derwent Valley, Tasmania

• Overview

  Look for Lake Curly in the Derwent Valley part of Tasmania. It lies 717 metres above sea level. Around 23 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 2.4 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Supplies mean a trip to Queenstown, 71 km off. The nearest city of size is Hobart, 102 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Curly

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Nearby survey and observation records mention brown trout. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Fish Lake Curly to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 12°C in February and bottom out at 4°C in July. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. Lake Curly runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lake Gordon sits 23 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lake Curly before loading the car.