Field notes
Tumbling rainforest-edged river in the Derwent Valley near Maydena, joining the Styx and Derwent. Wild brown and rainbow trout; pocket-water nymphing and dry-fly through summer. Inland Fisheries Tasmania licence required.
Current conditions
Wind
8.7 kt WSW
Gusts 27.6 kt
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.
Sun & moon
Today
Sun↑ 07:23↓ 16:59
Moon↑ 10:13↓ 18:43
Phase◗Waxing crescent 10%
Best windows
- Dawn06:52 – 08:23
- Dusk15:59 – 17:30
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:24↓ 16:58
Moon↑ 11:11↓ 19:57
Phase◗Waxing crescent 18%
Best windows
- Dawn06:53 – 08:24
- Dusk15:58 – 17:29
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
Region
Tasmania, Australia
Fishing style
freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, holes 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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