Tailwater

Tailwater

Tailwater in partnership with Flyfinz

Match the hatch, read the flow, find your fish.
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Guide only — fish safely. Use caution in, on and near water. Wear a PFD, check current conditions with local authorities before you go, and tell someone where you're headed and when you'll be back. Full safety & disclaimer

Finding the best water…

      Find water

      Trout access points across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania, grouped by state. Tap a location to see its hatch chart, live weather and access details.

      Access points

      Public and permitted access to prime trout water, by state.

      Hatch predictor

      Pick a location and a month to see the likely hatch and fly suggestions. This is a seasonal model built on water character (alpine freestone, tailwater, valley river, or stillwater) and time of year, not a live entomology feed — use it as a briefing, then read the water on the day.

      Full-season reference

      MonthsLikely hatchActivityFly suggestions

      Access & conditions

      Pick a location above
      to see access details

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      Live weather
      7-day forecast

      Regulations

      Season structure and bag limits by state, in brief.

      Introduced & pest species

      What to do if you catch one of these -- rules genuinely differ by state, so we've kept the wording state-specific rather than one blanket rule.

      Rules, seasons and bag limits change and vary by specific water. Always confirm current regulations before fishing: NSW DPI Fisheries, Victorian Fisheries Authority, or Fisheries Tasmania (Inland Fisheries Service).

      My catch log

      Saved to your device — private to you.

      In collaboration with the Australian Trout Foundation Business, project and service listings shared by ATF.
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      Safety & disclaimer

      Tailwater is a planning guide only — it is not a safety authority and does not replace local knowledge or official advice. Always exercise caution in, on and near water: wear a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD), especially when wading, boating or fishing alone, and never rely on this app's conditions alone before entering the water.

      • Water levels, flow and weather can change quickly and without warning, especially after rain — flash flooding, sudden rises and strong currents are a real risk even on rivers that look calm.
      • Riverbanks, rocks and weed can be slippery; cold water can bring on hypothermia or cramp faster than expected, even in mild weather.
      • Mobile phone reception is limited or unavailable at many of these locations — plan accordingly and carry a means of emergency communication where possible.
      • Always check current conditions, closures, fire bans and access restrictions with the relevant local or park authority before you go, and let someone know where you're fishing and when you expect to return.
      • Hold a valid fishing licence for the relevant state and confirm current season dates, bag and size limits before you fish — see the Regulations tab, and confirm with NSW DPI Fisheries, the Victorian Fisheries Authority, or Fisheries Tasmania (Inland Fisheries Service).
      • Respect private property, landholder access rules and posted signage — some access points border or cross private land.
      • Information in this app (water levels, weather, stocking, hatch predictions and access details) is drawn from third-party sources and provided for general guidance only. It may be delayed, estimated, out of date or inaccurate.

      Tailwater is provided free of charge as a general planning aid. No warranty is made as to the accuracy, completeness or currency of any information in this app, and no responsibility or legal liability is accepted for any decision, action, loss, injury or damage arising from your use of this app or your choice of fishing destination. Use of this app, and any water you choose to visit, is entirely at your own risk.

      Tailwater was created by Frank Gadea of Worldwide Angler, in corporate partnership with FlyFinz — Australia’s fly fishing specialists.