What fish can you catch at Craigbourne Lake?

Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.

Can you fish Craigbourne Lake from the shore?

Yes — Craigbourne Lake has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Craigbourne Lake?

Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Tasmania fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Tasmania regulations page tracks them.

TAS · IMPOUNDMENT · SOUTHERN MIDLANDS

Craigbourne Lake.

Craigbourne Lake is a stocked freshwater impoundment in Southern Midlands, with shore and boat and kayak access. Anglers target Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Impoundment

Access

Shore + Boat + Kayak

Species

Region

Southern Midlands

Fishing Craigbourne Lake

Craigbourne Lake is an official IFS-listed stocked-style trout water near Colebrook. It adds a southern Tasmanian impoundment row away from the Central Plateau cluster.

What's there

Rainbow TroutBrown Trout

Best conditions: Fish the banks, dam edges and open water with light trout gear during cooler, quieter windows. It suits short freshwater sessions where easy public access matters.

Facilities

ParkingToiletsBoat_ramp

Where it is

-42.54540, 147.41190

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Check the rules first

TAS inland regs SSOT; check current IFS licence, method, season and access rules before fishing.

Bag limits, size limits and closures are set by the Tasmania fisheries authority and change through the year. Fishare tracks the current rules on the TAS fishing regulations page — check it before you keep a fish.

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Craigbourne Lake?: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.
Can you fish Craigbourne Lake from the shore?: Yes — Craigbourne Lake has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.
When is the best time to fish Craigbourne Lake?: Fish the banks, dam edges and open water with light trout gear during cooler, quieter windows. It suits short freshwater sessions where easy public access matters.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Craigbourne Lake?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Tasmania fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Tasmania regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Craigbourne Lake come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: IFS Waters A-Z page confirms Craigbourne Lake and fishing context. Coordinate is the mapped Craigbourne Dam/Lake waterbody.

Conditions change. Access closes, sand moves and structure shifts — check locally before you travel a long way.

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Other marks around Southern Midlands — species, access and conditions on every page.

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