Sight fish for wild Tasmanian trout
Every trip is tailored to you, combining local knowledge, premium equipment, and exceptional Tasmanian fishing.
Our approach
AT INSIGHT GUIDING, EVERY TRIP IS TAILORED TO YOU. WHETHER YOU’RE CHASING WILD TASMANIAN TROUT ON FLY OR LURE, TAKING YOUR FIRST CAST, OR REFINING ADVANCED TECHNIQUES, WE’LL HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME ON THE WATER. WITH LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, PREMIUM EQUIPMENT AND A PASSION FOR TEACHING, WE DELIVER MEMORABLE FISHING EXPERIENCES ACROSS SOME OF TASMANIA’S MOST SPECTACULAR FISHERIES.
why choose us?
Tailored experiences, unrivalled local insight, premium equipment, and expert instruction combine to give every angler the best opportunity for an unforgettable Tasmanian fishing adventure.
how long to come for?
Every day on the water is different. A multi-day trip unlocks more locations, techniques, and opportunities, creating a richer and more rewarding Tasmanian adventure.
Tasmanian fishing at its finest
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Midging
Seeing trout rise and take midge off the surface, you must anticipate their direction and speed of travel and cast in front of them.
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Sharking
Finding fish glowing iridescent orange in the top foot or so of water on warm and windy days in the middle of a lake.
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Polaroiding
Using polarised sunglasses to see through the surface reflection of the water, casting to sighted fish before they see you.
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Hatches
Seasonally, we have mayfly duns and spinners, caddis, stoneflies, midges, gum beetles, jassids, and grasshoppers.
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Tailers
Trout come up on the grassy margins to feed in water so shallow that their dorsal and tail fins stick out of the water — typically early morning and late evening.
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Lures
Casting in amongst structure on or close to the shorelines and shallows. Concentrating on the points, rocks, drowned timber, and weedbeds.
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Searunners
Searunners are seasonal and weather-dependent — when conditions align and fish are running, we'll track them down.
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Saltwater
Depending on the season, we target flathead, squid, and kingfish across local estuaries and bays for great saltwater sport.
Meet your guide
Hi, I’m Lachy Young. 👋
I discovered fly fishing at just eight years old under the guidance of Tasmanian fly-fishing legend Bill Beck, and since then I’ve explored some of Australia’s and the South Pacific’s most spectacular fisheries—from the tropical waters of Weipa to Tasmania’s pristine Highland Lakes.
Today, I love sharing that lifelong passion by creating unforgettable days on the water, whether you’re chasing your first trout or refining your skills. With a background as an intensive care paramedic, your safety, comfort, and enjoyment are always my priority. I’m also passionate about making fishing accessible for everyone and will happily tailor an experience to suit guests of all ages, abilities, and mobility levels.
From the blog
“My goal is simple: give every guest the best day on the water possible. Whether we land one fish or twenty, I want you to leave with new skills, great memories and a deeper appreciation for Tasmania’s incredible fisheries.”
— LACHY YOUNG, OWNER, INSIGHT GUIDING
Short-line fly fishing is built on one simple principle: the more time your fly spends on the water, the more chance a trout has to eat it. By reducing unnecessary false casts and keeping only a manageable length of line outside the rod tip, anglers gain better control, achieve more natural drag-free drifts, react more quickly to rising fish, and ultimately spend more time fishing than casting. It can take some confidence to abandon the habit of long, elegant casts, but once mastered, the "less swish, more fish" approach consistently turns fishing time into catching time.