Features of The Salmon Ponds are shown on the site map and include feeding the trout, the Riverside walk and historic hatchery

FEED THE TROUT AND SALMON
The grounds at the Salmon Ponds feature large ponds brimming with different species of fish up to 8 kilograms, including Rainbow, Brown, Brook, Tiger and Albino Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

Feeding the fish is encouraged and will lead to plenty of action, with ‘trophy’ fish competing for the tasty fish food, available for sale from dispensers.

THE RIVERSIDE WALK
The river side walk takes you to the quaint ‘The Sanctuary’ fishing shack. The Plenty River is reserved for angling by people with disabilities.

THE HISTORIC TROUT HATCHERY
The Salmon Ponds, circa 1861, is the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. It was the birthplace of trout in Australia and the origin of Tasmania’s legendary trout fishery.
Take a walk back in time amidst the historic buildings, hatchery and fish ponds – all set within the original 19th century English style public open space of superb trees, hedges and lawns.

HATCHERY PRODUCTION
The Salmon Ponds has operated since the 1860s and is owned by the Inland Fisheries Service. Trout raised here, using eggs harvested from wild fish, are used to complement Tasmania’s world renowned fishery.
Learn about the various stages of the life cycle of trout, the growing period from May to November, and about the challenges overcome in transporting salmon and trout from England to Australia in the mid 1800s.