North Tasmania Fishing Charters is a family owned, personalised, fishing guiding business located on the Tamar River Estuary forty five minutes drive from Launceston.
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The Tamar River is notorious for XXL King George whiting and the go to place for many passionate anglers seeking a trophy fish of a lifetime.
Owner and Skipper Adam Cousens is a local and has extensive knowledge in a broad range fishing of techniques. Over the course of the year in Tasmania, we target many prime conditioned table fish species such as Calamari, King George whiting, Flat head, Snapper, Australian Salmon, Taylor, Leather jacket, Elephant fish, Shark, Blue fin Tuna, Yellow tail Kingfish and the black Bream.
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Most of the year fishing in North Tasmania is exceptional, although cool from June to August. Keen anglers will often don a decent set of thermal clothes to reap the benefits of magnificent condition trophy size King George whiting in excess of 60cm and 1.3kg. Boat traffic this time of year is minimal to non-existent.
Experience The Difference
Tailored Fishing Experience
Our charter service, prides ourselves on offering personalized fishing experiences that cater to the diverse desires and skill levels.
Another huge benefit of booking a guided tour with us is that the entire boat can be booked for your private charter, with one single fare.
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To enhance the experience we provide quality well maintained rods, reels, terminal tackle and fresh bait. We provide optional drinking water and recommend you bring snacks or a cut lunch, warm clothing, hat and sunglasses.
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Prior to your trip, the Skipper will reach out to discuss the optimal strategy for the day, taking into account factors such as wind and tide. This proactive approach ensures that each trip is customized to provide your best possible fishing opportunities.
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We understand that dedicated anglers traveling specifically to fish with us in Tasmania often allocate a broader timeframe to accommodate the variable nature of weather and ideal fishing conditions.
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Your flexibility can create options for the most favorable fishing days to maximize fishing success.
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Meet Skipper Adam Cousens
With over 40 years of combined commercial and recreational angling experience, Skipper Adam Cousens brings seasoned knowledge and passion to every fishing charter. A resident of the Tamar Estuary, Adam possesses an intimate understanding of this fishery, making him an exceptional guide for both novice and seasoned anglers.
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Adam holds formal qualifications as a seafarer, in maritime engineering, firefighting, sea survival, navigation, first aid and communications, ensuring that your fishing adventure is not only enjoyable but also safe and professionally managed.
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While Adam is adept at pursuing larger pelagic species on demand, he finds his passion on the inshore reefs and flats, throwing flies for flathead or silently scouting for trophy size King George Whiting and formidable XL backwater Bream.
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Adam takes pride in show-casing the Tamar River and has been featured in both the SA Angler and Fishing World magazine.
Adam takes great joy being able to share his fishing skills and experiences with client's.
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Explore Diverse Fishing Destinations
Embark on an adventure to diverse fishing destinations
​Tamar River Estuary.
The Tamar river on the central northern coast of Tasmania needs no introduction in the fishing fraternity. The Tamar is known as Australia's home of the notorious XXL King George Whiting. Whiting in excess of 60cm and 1.5 Kilo are caught, however regular captures of kilo plus fish in excess of 50cm are abundant. Liken'd to catching and dehooking a mature kicking sausage dog is probably the best analogy. The estuary is also in fact a listed Ray / Shark reserve and has produced many snapper in excess of 18 to 20 lb although enigmatic. The Tamar plays host to a myriad of fish, including king George whiting, Blue spot flathead, Trevally, Australian Salmon, Elephant fish, Leather jacket, Mackerel, Mullet, Taylor, Garfish, large squid up to 3kg. Penguins are commonly sighted, also at certain times of the year you will see dolphins and whales inside the estuary.
Note: Boat Launching sites will be at either Beauty Point Public Boat Ramp located at Flinders St Beauty Point 7270 opposite the Tamar Sea Rescue Shed or Kelso Public Boat Ramp located at 20 Kelso Jetty Road Kelso 7270. Pick ups welcome at other local pontoons on the Tamar.
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Trout Tours
Tasmania sometimes known as Gods country and also the land of a thousand lakes. To name a few beauties, the Great Lake, Arthurs Lake, Lake Pedder, Tooms Lake, Lake Leake and Lake Burbury. Four springs Lake and Brushy Lagoon are some local favorite stocked impoundments for trophy brown and rainbow Trout, both Dams are an easy forty-five minute drive from Launceston and Devonport, making for a fun day out.
Launch sites will be negotiated based on desired fishing locations.
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