Lake Myrtle in Central Highlands (Tas.): How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Myrtle lies within the bounds of Central Highlands (Tas.), Tasmania. It lies 1,034 metres above sea level. At 1.30 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. With 6.0 km or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. Sheffield lies 55 km from the water. Further out sit Deloraine (56 km) and Queenstown (57 km). The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lake Myrtle

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include Apache trout and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Lake Myrtle a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, February reads 11°C and July reads 2°C. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The wet months move levels about, which shifts the fishing with them. That is the shape of the year on Lake Myrtle.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. 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. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Cloister Lagoon, 1.6 km out. Nothing on Lake Myrtle should be assumed from this page alone.