Lake Skinner
Dam·Tasmania·Australia·
Field notes
Glacial tarn in the Snowy Range west of Hobart, walk-in only via the Lake Skinner Track from Judds Cavern Road. Listed by IFS as a wild brown trout water with self-sustaining stocks. Best fished in summer when access is reliable.
Current conditions
Wind
4.3 kt NW
Gusts 18.1 kt
Air temp
5.6°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:37↓ 17:04
Moon↑ 10:50↓ 01:04
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
- Dawn07:06 – 08:37
- Dusk16:04 – 17:35
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:36↓ 17:05
Moon↑ 11:12↓ 02:11
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
- Dawn07:05 – 08:36
- Dusk16:05 – 17:36
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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