Lake Crescent
Dam·Tasmania·Australia·
Field notes
Central highlands lake adjacent to Lake Sorell, known for big brown trout polaroiding the shallows in spring. Weedy margins and tannin-stained water. Strict carp eradication history - check current IFS access rules and biosecurity. Inland licence required.
Current conditions
Wind
5.3 kt NNW
Gusts 11.7 kt
Air temp
7.8°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:33↓ 17:04
Moon↑ 10:50↓ 01:01
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn07:02 – 08:33
- Dusk16:04 – 17:35
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:32↓ 17:05
Moon↑ 11:12↓ 02:06
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn07:01 – 08:32
- Dusk16:05 – 17:35
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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