THE FISH
Fish include in the ponds include Rainbow, Brown, Brook, Tiger and Albino Trout and Atlantic Salmon. They can weigh up to 8 kilograms.

BROWN TROUT
The Brown Trout was introduced to Tasmania from Europe in 1864 and is now in good numbers in most lakes and rivers, all of which have self-sustaining populations. The largest recorded Brown Trout was a 13.27kg monster, caught in the Huon River in 1887.
Brown Trout vary considerably in colour depending on whether they are found in rivers, lakes or sea-run.

RAINBOW TROUT
Rainbow Trout are considered by many anglers to be the best sporting fish in Tasmania, but have not adapted in the wild as well as the Brown Trout.
Introduced from North America in 1898. The Tasmanian record Rainbow Trout is 7.8kg caught in the Ouse River in 1933.
Usually have a dark olive green back and silvery white ventral surface, with a pink to red flash along the side.

BROOK TROUT
A very attractive trout with dark olive-green to brown back, sides and dorsal fin with light worm-like markings and a white stripe along the leading edge of fins.
Although introduced to Tasmania in 1883, it hasn’t acclimatised well - Clarence Lagoon and Lake Plimsoll have wild populations with specimens up to 4kg.

ATLANTIC SALMON
Atlantic Salmon in sea-cage farms are the backbone of Tasmania’s aquaculture industry, and some large mature fish can be seen and fed at the Salmon Ponds.
Unsuccessful attempts were made to introduce them to Tasmania’s lakes and rivers.
Once a year, two lakes have been stocked with large fish, and many are caught in Southern waterways following their escape from farms.

ALBINO RAINBOW TROUT
These golden coloured albino rainbow trout are rare in the wild, but our pond has some fine species. They are popular with visitors because they are easily seen in the pond.

TIGER TROUT
Produced from crossing female brown trout (eggs) with male brook trout (milt). Bred as a display fish and novelty species at the Salmon Ponds Hatchery. Occasionally released into a few waters, eg. the Pet Dam, Lake Dulverton and Pawleena Lagoon. A sterile hybrid so therfore does not breed. Green mottled back with distinctive tiger like bands. Otherwise similar in shape and features to brown trout.