Lake Sorell

Dam·Tasmania·Australia

Field notes

Shallow tannin lake north of Crescent on the central plateau, famed for sight-fishing trophy browns along reedy margins. Subject to ongoing carp management - access conditions vary. Inland Fisheries Tasmania licence and current IFS rules essential.

Current conditions

Wind
10.5 kt NNW
Gusts 18.8 kt
Air temp
12.4°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 06:13↓ 19:40
Moon↑ 14:15↓ 04:05
PhaseWaxing gibbous 73%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:44 – 07:13
  • Dusk18:40 – 20:09
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 06:12↓ 19:41
Moon↑ 15:21↓ 04:25
PhaseWaxing gibbous 81%
Best windows
  • Dawn05:43 – 07:12
  • Dusk18:41 – 20:10
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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