Lake Nugara Fishing Guide, Meander Valley, Tasmania

• Overview

  In Tasmania, Lake Nugara falls inside Meander Valley. Height above sea level is 1,174 metres. At about 17 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. A shoreline of some 1.7 km keeps the choices simple. It is a small entry by Meander Valley standards. 48 km away sits Deloraine, the nearest town. It is 142 km to Hobart, the nearest city. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Nugara

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include brown trout. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. At Lake Nugara light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year February sits at 11°C and July at 1°C. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The shoulder seasons either side of summer are the ones to aim for. On Lake Nugara the same rules apply, with local timing. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Lake Ball is 2.1 km distant. Nothing on Lake Nugara should be assumed from this page alone.