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Planning your next fishing trip in Launceston, Australia ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular bite times and moon phases, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide timetable, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise bite times and moon phases and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide timetable.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Launceston, Tasmania is a standout base for anglers targeting trout-rich rivers, brackish estuaries and inshore saltwater grounds across the Tamar Valley. From the South Esk and North Esk rivers to the upper Tamar estuary, Launceston fishing offers accessible bream, trout, salmon and flathead action for bait, lure and fly anglers all year round. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Launceston include: Low Head, Tamar River, Greens Beach, York Cove, Beauty Point, East Beach, Lake Trevallyn, South Esk River, Trevallyn Dam, Anderson Bay, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 9:22 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    88%
  • Waning Gibbous - 88% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 15th June
  • Distance to earth:
    401,383 km
    Proximity:
    10.1 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Launceston
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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    01:43 am - 03:43 am
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    09:39 am - 11:39 am
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    02:16 pm - 04:16 pm
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    06:54 pm - 08:54 pm
All times are displayed in the Australia/Hobart timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +10 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 88% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -45 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Australia/Hobart • Thu, 4 Jun 17:08 • -41.439, 147.135

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 5 hours and 10 minutes.
Tide Graph
03:40 am 10:03 am 04:22 pm 10:19 pm AM PM 12.47 ft 2.72 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
high 03:40 am 12.47 ft
low 10:03 am 2.72 ft
high 04:22 pm 12.14 ft
low 10:19 pm 4.27 ft
Tide Coefficient at 03:40 am is 78
Tide Coefficient at 04:22 pm is 74
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 12.53 ft , Coeff: 79
low: , 2.79 ft
high: , 11.98 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 4.2 ft
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 12.47 ft , Coeff: 78
low: , 2.72 ft
high: , 12.14 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 4.27 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 12.37 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 2.69 ft
high: , 12.27 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 4.33 ft
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 12.24 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 2.66 ft
high: , 12.37 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 4.36 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 12.14 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 2.59 ft
high: , 12.5 ft , Coeff: 78
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 4.33 ft
high: , 12.11 ft , Coeff: 73
low: , 2.53 ft
high: , 12.6 ft , Coeff: 79
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 4.27 ft
high: , 12.14 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 2.43 ft
high: , 12.73 ft , Coeff: 81
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 4.07 ft
high: , 12.24 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 2.36 ft
high: , 12.86 ft , Coeff: 83
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Launceston

Fishing around Launceston, Australia revolves around the junction of the North Esk, South Esk and Tamar rivers, giving anglers a mix of freshwater, brackish and inshore estuary options within minutes of town. The main focus is trout and estuary species, with productive water accessible from the bank, by kayak or from trailer boats launched along the Tamar.

Trout anglers concentrate on the South Esk and its tributaries, as well as nearby lakes and farm dams. Autumn and spring are prime for brown trout feeding hard in the riffles and runs, with small hardbodies, compact spinners and lightly weighted soft plastics producing consistent results. In low, clear water, scale down to 4–6 lb fluorocarbon leaders and subtle natural colours. Through summer, fish early and late when water temperatures are cooler, focusing on shaded undercut banks, deeper pools and any inflowing side-creeks. Fly fishers do well with small nymphs drifted through runs, transitioning to dry flies during evening hatches.

The Tamar River estuary is the backbone of Launceston’s salt and brackish fishing. The upper reaches near town hold black bream, mullet and the odd estuary perch, especially around rock walls, bridge pylons and man-made structure. Bream respond to lightly weighted soft plastics, 2–3 inch grub or minnow profiles, and small hardbody crankbaits rolled slowly over the edges of drop-offs. In cooler months, slow your retrieves and focus on deeper holes; in summer, work shallow rock bars and flooded edges on a rising tide.

Further down the Tamar, sand flats and channel edges produce flathead, whiting and trevally. Drift these areas with 1/4 oz jigheads and paddle-tail plastics hopped just off the bottom. Natural bait such as pilchard pieces, prawns or squid strips on simple running sinker rigs is very effective if you prefer bait fishing. For kids and beginners, berley lightly with mashed pilchard or breadcrumbs to pull mullet and small bream within casting range of the shore.

When water clarity is good, the estuary can turn on excellent garfish and flounder fishing. Target garfish with tiny hooks, fine leaders and small baits like prawn pieces or dough suspended under a pencil float. Flounder are best at night on clear, calm evenings over sandy shallows; either stalk them with a light and spear where legal or present small strip baits slowly along the bottom.

Seasonal pelagics such as Australian salmon and tailor push into the Tamar, especially around channel markers, points and current breaks. Watch for baitfish showering and birds working. Cast metal slugs, small stickbaits or rapidly retrieved soft plastics through the bust-ups, keeping gear a bit heavier (10–15 lb braid) to handle their fast runs. In rougher weather, troll shallow-running hardbodies along current lines and drop-offs to cover ground.

Boating anglers launching from Tamar River ramps should pay close attention to tides and wind, as currents can be strong and chop can stand up quickly. Kayak anglers find numerous sheltered bends, back-eddies and creek mouths perfect for stealthy approaches to spooky bream and trout. Regardless of platform, the key to Launceston fishing is reading the tide, matching lure size to local bait, and downsizing leaders whenever the water is clear and fish are shy.

The Best Fishing Spots around Launceston

Low Head

At the mouth of the Tamar, Low Head offers easy access to reefy edges and channels where Australian salmon, flathead, King George whiting, and seasonal southern calamari congregate; work the tide lines around the headland in summer and early autumn, and switch to metals and pilchards for winter salmon, with boats probing deeper drops while shore anglers fan casts from rock platforms and the protected beaches toward Greens Beach and East Beach.

Tamar River

The estuarine Tamar through Launceston fishes year-round, with black bream and estuaries perch along structure, flathead and Australian salmon on the open reaches, and occasional snapper (juveniles) and squid closer to the mouth; target edges and pylons on a flooding tide, drift soft plastics by day and bait after dark, and range from city banks near the seaport to broader channels toward Beauty Point and Low Head.

Greens Beach

A classic surf-and-boat spot on the west side of the Tamar entrance, Greens Beach produces flathead, Australian salmon, gummy shark after dark, and summer calamari; fish gutters and the rocky fringes on the making tide from shore, or launch to drift the sandy patches and inshore reefs that stretch toward Low Head and along the northern coast.

York Cove

Sheltered waters within George Town, York Cove is ideal for black bream around wharves and rock walls, with flathead and schools of Australian salmon moving through; work hardbody lures and soft plastics tight to structure on a rising tide, while small boats and kayaks can cover the cove and nearby channel toward Bell Bay and the main Tamar River.

Beauty Point

Known for its accessible foreshore and deep Tamar channels, Beauty Point offers dependable flathead, roaming Australian salmon, trevally, and seasonal squid; fish the edges and drop-offs on the turn of tide from shore or probe the mid-channel with vibes and baits by boat, then expand toward Inspection Head and downstream to Low Head.

East Beach

Just north of Low Head, East Beach is a well-known surf beach for spinning up Australian salmon and soaking baits for flathead and after-dark gummy shark; target dawn and dusk on a rising tide, moving between gutters and the rocky corners, with nearby options at Low Head and across the river at Greens Beach when wind or swell shifts.

Lake Trevallyn

Minutes from Launceston, Lake Trevallyn holds brown trout and rainbow trout that respond to early and late surface activity in warm months, soft plastics and spoons along rocky edges, and deeper presentations in summer; shore access is widespread while small craft can work wind lanes and points, with overflow options on the South Esk River and below Trevallyn Dam.

South Esk River

Tasmania’s longest river threads through Launceston with productive runs, pools, and backwaters for brown trout and rainbow trout; fish nymphs and small dries during summer hatches, swing soft plastics or spinners in cooler months, and explore accessible banks and kayak drifts near town, or extend upstream toward Hadspen and the Meander River.

Trevallyn Dam

Below the wall and around designated access points, Trevallyn Dam’s tailrace and nearby river sections hold brown trout and opportunistic rainbow trout, with best bites on overcast days and during flow changes; work minnow patterns, small spoons, and nymphs through seams and eddies, and use this as a quick-hit option paired with sessions on Lake Trevallyn and the South Esk River.

Anderson Bay

Fronting Bridport, Anderson Bay is a versatile fishery for beach and boat anglers chasing flathead, Australian salmon, King George whiting, and inshore reef species; prospect sandy patches and weed edges on the make, drift by boat when the breeze is up, and switch to squid jigs around weed beds, with additional options along Bridport and the nearby north-east coast.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Launceston area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 1 wharf(s) in this area.

Kings Wharf - 2.41800495617km

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 4 beaches and bays in this area.

Five Logs Bay - 5.40564827354km , Stephensdale Bay - 5.49118342246km , Honeymoon Bay - 6.36363393524km , Legana Beach - 13.05587833692km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Launceston. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Town Point - 0.64669578059km , North Esk River - 0.6783628359km , Willow Islands - 0.83594602681km , South Esk River - 1.55709864077km , Ti-Tree Bend - 2.37446586137km , Kings Wharf - 2.41800495617km , Distillery Creek - 4.11138849267km , Trevallyn Dam - 4.57106470191km , Lake Trevallyn - 5.40564827354km , Five Logs Bay - 5.40564827354km , Stephensdale Bay - 5.49118342246km , Honeymoon Bay - 6.36363393524km , Cormiston Creek - 6.47312453048km , Bouchers Creek - 7.33346380065km , Hunters Creek - 7.52475968413km , Tamar Island - 7.81818214937km , Dido Creek - 7.99683722525km , Patersons Island - 8.48533649902km , Britannia Rock - 8.90032691359km , Rose Rivulet - 9.52660750741km , Meander River - 9.8504606564km , Barnards Creek - 10.33201062278km , Fresh Water Point - 11.88185345706km , Barnards Point - 11.89388427872km , Dog Point - 12.53149803086km , Cimitiere Point - 12.91476792103km , Liffey River - 13.01763193105km , Legana Beach - 13.05587833692km , Coldwater Creek - 13.09865528714km , Nunamara Dam - 14.84554405492km , Symons Creek - 14.96884599519km , Chimney Saddle Reservoir - 15.39486327899km , Patersonia Rivulet - 16.24012602735km , Butchers Creek - 16.29136324841km , Lake River - 17.97087167793km , Saint Patricks River - 18.25736135967km , Coquet Creek - 18.5674221923km , East Lagoon - 18.92523985922km , Native Point - 19.12727693035km , Saltwater Creek - 19.21999036503km

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