Fishing at Twisted Lakes, Kentish, Tasmania

• Overview

  Out in Kentish, Tasmania, sits Twisted Lakes. The surroundings are open valley. The closest town, Sheffield, is 43 km distant. Spreyton is 57 km and Queenstown 58 km. Water in the same corner: Lake Will (9.2 km), Lake McRae lies 10 km on, Lake James (12 km), Lake How lies 15 km on and Lake Ayr (20 km). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Twisted Lakes

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists brown trout. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. The near bank of Twisted Lakes is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between July at about 3°C and February at about 12°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May and September through November are the strong stretches. Anyone fishing Twisted Lakes regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Launching is possible: a slipway lies 970 m off. Toilets show in mapping about 1.1 km away. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lake Will, 9.2 km out. Check the position at Twisted Lakes before loading the car.