I Ain’t Leven The Leven River is little known outside the NW coast. Here is an overview. by Casey Pfeiffer
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he River Leven in Tasmania’s North West offers some of the best dry fly fishing for wild brown trout in the state. It flows through densely forested gorge, with several flatter regions with easy access. Tasmania’s Inland Fisheries have put in the work to supply large portions of angler access through private properties, which means there is always a place to get away from the crowds. In this piece, I will be covering some advanced techniques and leaders to help you up your dry fly game.
The River Leven is home to some beautiful wild brown trout.
When During the late season when water levels in several of the most popular rivers in Tasmania such as the North and South Esk have dropped to almost unfishable heights, it pays to look a little further afield. The River Leven offers incredible dry fly opportunities when the water is low, making it the perfect waterway to target during the warmer months of Summer and Autumn. Caddis hatches are particularly prevalent at this time of year if you are fortunate enough to have the right weather conditions. Warm, still and sunny days are always enjoyable on the river, but a caddis hatch makes
them all the better! On windy days the hopper fishing on the edges can also be very effective and watching a fish chase your hopper downstream is a thrill.
Where The River Leven has many great angler access points, however, I have found two that are particularly suited to dry fly fishing. The first is Bannon’s Park, a large campground with very easy river access from just about any point inside the park, and a path that runs along the bank for around 2km upstream. If the
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