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Arthurs Lake
This popular angling location, east of Great Lake on the edge of the Central Plateau, has good facilities for boat launching and camping. To reach Arthusrs Lake from the south, take the A5 for 50 km beyond Bothwell. From the north, follow the B51 for 60 km south of Cressy. This is a high and exposed location, weather in the highlands can change fast, making boating conditions dangerous. Please carry all required safety equipment and check local weather forecasts before you launch.
Bronte Lagoon
Like most of Tasmania’s hydro lakes, Bronte Lagoon offers fine trout fishing opportunities and boat launching facilities. Access is from the Lyell Highway (A10) 15 km north of the Tarraleah/Tungatinah Power Stations.
Dee Lagoon
Another of the group of excellent trout fishing waters on the southern rim of the Central Plateau. Boat launching facilities are available. To reach Dee Lagoon, turn off the Lyell Highway (A10) at Bradys Lake.
Great Lake
A mecca for anglers, Great Lake also provides a significant amount of Tasmania’s hydro-electric power. There is accommodation and camping area at Miena, on the southern shore. Other basic facilities including boat ramps are sited at Tods Corner and Breona. Access to Great Lake is on the A5, via Deloraine in the north or via Bothwell or Bronte Park.
Lake Echo
Turn off the Lyell Highway (A10) at Bradys Lake to reach Lake Echo, with is excellent trout fishing and boat launching area. At all the Central Plateau lakes, keep a careful eye on the weather.
Lake Meadowbank
Just north of Hamilton on the Lyell Highway, turn off to the boat launching facilities, basic camping, picnic and barbecue area at Dunrobin Bridge on Lake Meadowbank, a hydro storage on the Derwent River.
Penstock Lagoon
Perched above the historic power station at Waddamana is Penstock Lagoon, a renowned fly fishing water. Access is from the A5 south of Great Lake.
Waddamana Power Station Museum
Tasmania’s first major hydro-electric power station is now a fascinating museum, with restored machinery and displays on the pioneer days of power development in the highlands. Access from the north is from the A5 south of Great Lake, the 25 km gravel road to Waddamana continues south for another 70 km to the Lyell Highway at Ouse, or branches 40 km back to the A5 north of Bothwell.
Wayatinah Lagoon
Another hydro lake on the Derwent River, Wayatinah Lagoon offers good fishing and boating, with boat launching, picnic, barbecue, and camping facilities. Turn off the Lyell Highway (A10) 23 km north of Ouse.