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
3.8 kt NNW
Gusts 19.4 kt
Air temp
10.2°C
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 06:14↓ 19:43
Moon↑ 14:16↓ 04:08
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
- Dawn05:45 – 07:14
- Dusk18:43 – 20:13
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:13↓ 19:44
Moon↑ 15:22↓ 04:28
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
- Dawn05:43 – 07:13
- Dusk18:44 – 20:14
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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