What fish can you catch at Huntsman Lake?

Brown Trout, Rainbow 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 Huntsman Lake from the shore?

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

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Huntsman 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 · MEANDER VALLEY

Huntsman Lake.

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

Spot type

Impoundment

Access

Shore + Boat + Kayak

Species

Region

Meander Valley

Fishing Huntsman Lake

Huntsman Lake is a named Meander Valley freshwater fishery in the IFS A-Z waters list. It adds a north-central Tasmanian impoundment row distinct from Brushy Lagoon and Four Springs Lake.

What's there

Brown TroutRainbow Trout

Best conditions: Work points, bays and deeper banks with trout lures, flies or bait, using wind direction to choose the safest access. Quiet sessions suit the smaller impoundment feel.

Facilities

ParkingBoat_ramp

Where it is

-41.69270, 146.60620

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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 Huntsman Lake?: Brown Trout, Rainbow 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 Huntsman Lake from the shore?: Yes — Huntsman Lake has shore access. It also fishes well from a boat.
When is the best time to fish Huntsman Lake?: Work points, bays and deeper banks with trout lures, flies or bait, using wind direction to choose the safest access. Quiet sessions suit the smaller impoundment feel.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Huntsman 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 Huntsman Lake come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: IFS Waters A-Z page confirms Huntsman Lake and angling context. Coordinate is the mapped Huntsman Lake reservoir feature.

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

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Other marks around Meander Valley — species, access and conditions on every page.

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