Lake Augusta
Dam·Tasmania·Australia·
Field notes
High-altitude lake on the Western Lakes plateau above 1100m. Wild brown trout polaroiding the shallow rocky shorelines in summer - classic Tassie sight-fishing. Remote and exposed. Inland licence required and weather changes fast.
Current conditions
Wind
5.5 kt NNW
Gusts 15 kt
Air temp
5.7°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:34↓ 17:07
Moon↑ 10:52↓ 01:03
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn07:04 – 08:34
- Dusk16:07 – 17:38
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:34↓ 17:08
Moon↑ 11:15↓ 02:08
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn07:03 – 08:34
- Dusk16:08 – 17:38
Best windows combine civil twilight with the hour either side of sun transit — the universal low-light feeding window most species respond to. Moon phase influence is folkloric; full and new moons coincide with the strongest tide swings.
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Access & logistics
Spot type
Dam
Region
Tasmania, Australia
Fishing style
impoundment fishing, freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, points and drop-offs — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the Tasmania fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.
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