The South Esk River is the longest river in Tasmania. It starts in the eastern foothills of the Ben Lomond plateau near Mathinna and arcs around the entire southern promontory of the mountain - passing through Fingal, flowing through Avoca and Evandale before wending its way northwest through Longford and Hadspen. The river finally meets the Meander River and flows through the Cataract Gorge to meet the North Esk River at Launceston.
Aboriginal History of the South Esk River
The usually quoted Palawa name for the river is mangana lienta, from the word menanyer - 'large stream' and liena - 'fresh water'.
The river's northern reaches were known as mooronnoe (moor.ron.noe - which translates as 'river on the plain') and the river west of the Ben Lomond massif was known as pleepertoommelar.
The South Esk River passed through, and formed the borders of, the traditional lands of two nations of the Palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal). The Ben Lomond Nation occupied territory enclosed by the river's western and southern stretches and occupied the entire upper reaches as far as its northern watershed. The Panninher, Tyrernotepanner and Leterremairrener clans of the North Midlands Nation occupied the territories to the west of the river. The aboriginal clans exploited the hunting grounds alongside the river and took the native freshwater mussel for food.
Hadspen is an Australian town on the South Esk River in the north of Tasmania, 8 kilometres (5.0mi) south west of Launceston. Hadspen has few commercial establishments and is primarily a residential suburb of nearby Launceston. Most of the town's buildings are residential, and relatively recent. The town's population of just over 2000 has grown rapidly from only a few hundred in the 1960s, and there are development plans that call for its doubling.
Settlement began in the early 19th century as a cluster of houses on the Launceston side of the river, near a frequently-flooded ford. Over time various bridges were built, largely on the same site, across the river. Though it had been settled for some time Hadspen was only officially declared in 1866. Hadspen was originally on the main road from Launceston to Devonport but the town's centre was bypassed in the late 20th century. There have been schools, both secular and religious, in its history, though there remain none.
Living From The Land: South Esk River Fishing Tasmania
In the living from the land video I head back down to the South Esk River and try my luck on catching a fish, with the water heating up it doesn't take long to hook onto a decent fish!
published: 15 Nov 2021
The South Esk River
The South Esk is the longest river in Tasmania. At over 250km, it’s about the same distance as driving from George Town to Hobart. Beginning on the eastern slopes of Ben Lomond, the South Esk winds through towns and rich farmland, and flows into Lake Trevallyn before entering the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary near Launceston.
Providing a vital supply of water and electricity, as well as a pathway to the sea for migratory species – the South Esk river is a precious resource for northern Tasmania. In this video we take a closer look at just a few of the natural and social values of this waterway.
published: 25 Nov 2022
TROUT FISHING | CAUGHT 28! | SOUTH ESK RIVER
wow! great day of fishing! Ended up getting 28 nice brown trout and seeing heaps. More fishing trips on the way. Subscribe to not miss out.
#tassie #outdoors #trout #adventures #JZ #ROSCO
published: 19 Nov 2023
⚠️⚠️loads of strong and healthy brown trout on the south esk river Tasmania⚠️⚠️
published: 02 Apr 2024
james south esk river
published: 10 Dec 2022
Introducing The Aldbar Fishings | River South Esk
In this footage we recently filmed takes a look at the pools and a fly-through of the Aldbar beat on the River South Esk below Finavon. The beat is owned and managed by The Derbyshire County Angling Club who are now letting the fishing on the beat.
Aldbar is a lovely lower mid-river beat and consistently catches fish throughout the season, particularly from April onwards where large spring salmon and sea trout get caught.
The beat is easily accessible on foot and the pools are easily waded when required.
Located between Dundee & Aberdeen just outside Brechin, Aldbar offers the visiting angler easily accessible secluded & productive fishing where you just don't know what you will catch next.
Enjoy the video.
http://www.derbyshirecountyac.org/
published: 11 Sep 2020
Packrafting the South Esk River - Leona Road to Avoca
A short trip packrafting the South Esk River in Tasmania from the Leona Road Bridge, 7km east of Avoca, to the Storys Creek Road Bridge at Avoca.
River level was 2.15m at Fingall and 1.68m at Lewellyn.
Paddle was 7.67km in length and took me 1 hour and 25 minutes.
See also: https://www.chasingcheetahs.net/home/2021/9/28/packrafting-the-south-esk-river-leona-rd-to-avoca
published: 26 Sep 2021
Trout Fishing The South Esk River Tasmania with Bmax Lures
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published: 25 Mar 2024
River South Esk flood - Brechin November 2022
published: 20 Nov 2022
South Esk River - Hadspen, Tasmania
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In the living from the land video I head back down to the South Esk River and try my luck on catching a fish, with the water heating up it doesn't take long to ...
In the living from the land video I head back down to the South Esk River and try my luck on catching a fish, with the water heating up it doesn't take long to hook onto a decent fish!
In the living from the land video I head back down to the South Esk River and try my luck on catching a fish, with the water heating up it doesn't take long to hook onto a decent fish!
The South Esk is the longest river in Tasmania. At over 250km, it’s about the same distance as driving from George Town to Hobart. Beginning on the eastern slop...
The South Esk is the longest river in Tasmania. At over 250km, it’s about the same distance as driving from George Town to Hobart. Beginning on the eastern slopes of Ben Lomond, the South Esk winds through towns and rich farmland, and flows into Lake Trevallyn before entering the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary near Launceston.
Providing a vital supply of water and electricity, as well as a pathway to the sea for migratory species – the South Esk river is a precious resource for northern Tasmania. In this video we take a closer look at just a few of the natural and social values of this waterway.
The South Esk is the longest river in Tasmania. At over 250km, it’s about the same distance as driving from George Town to Hobart. Beginning on the eastern slopes of Ben Lomond, the South Esk winds through towns and rich farmland, and flows into Lake Trevallyn before entering the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary near Launceston.
Providing a vital supply of water and electricity, as well as a pathway to the sea for migratory species – the South Esk river is a precious resource for northern Tasmania. In this video we take a closer look at just a few of the natural and social values of this waterway.
wow! great day of fishing! Ended up getting 28 nice brown trout and seeing heaps. More fishing trips on the way. Subscribe to not miss out.
#tassie #outdoors #...
wow! great day of fishing! Ended up getting 28 nice brown trout and seeing heaps. More fishing trips on the way. Subscribe to not miss out.
#tassie #outdoors #trout #adventures #JZ #ROSCO
wow! great day of fishing! Ended up getting 28 nice brown trout and seeing heaps. More fishing trips on the way. Subscribe to not miss out.
#tassie #outdoors #trout #adventures #JZ #ROSCO
In this footage we recently filmed takes a look at the pools and a fly-through of the Aldbar beat on the River South Esk below Finavon. The beat is owned and ma...
In this footage we recently filmed takes a look at the pools and a fly-through of the Aldbar beat on the River South Esk below Finavon. The beat is owned and managed by The Derbyshire County Angling Club who are now letting the fishing on the beat.
Aldbar is a lovely lower mid-river beat and consistently catches fish throughout the season, particularly from April onwards where large spring salmon and sea trout get caught.
The beat is easily accessible on foot and the pools are easily waded when required.
Located between Dundee & Aberdeen just outside Brechin, Aldbar offers the visiting angler easily accessible secluded & productive fishing where you just don't know what you will catch next.
Enjoy the video.
http://www.derbyshirecountyac.org/
In this footage we recently filmed takes a look at the pools and a fly-through of the Aldbar beat on the River South Esk below Finavon. The beat is owned and managed by The Derbyshire County Angling Club who are now letting the fishing on the beat.
Aldbar is a lovely lower mid-river beat and consistently catches fish throughout the season, particularly from April onwards where large spring salmon and sea trout get caught.
The beat is easily accessible on foot and the pools are easily waded when required.
Located between Dundee & Aberdeen just outside Brechin, Aldbar offers the visiting angler easily accessible secluded & productive fishing where you just don't know what you will catch next.
Enjoy the video.
http://www.derbyshirecountyac.org/
A short trip packrafting the South Esk River in Tasmania from the Leona Road Bridge, 7km east of Avoca, to the Storys Creek Road Bridge at Avoca.
River level w...
A short trip packrafting the South Esk River in Tasmania from the Leona Road Bridge, 7km east of Avoca, to the Storys Creek Road Bridge at Avoca.
River level was 2.15m at Fingall and 1.68m at Lewellyn.
Paddle was 7.67km in length and took me 1 hour and 25 minutes.
See also: https://www.chasingcheetahs.net/home/2021/9/28/packrafting-the-south-esk-river-leona-rd-to-avoca
A short trip packrafting the South Esk River in Tasmania from the Leona Road Bridge, 7km east of Avoca, to the Storys Creek Road Bridge at Avoca.
River level was 2.15m at Fingall and 1.68m at Lewellyn.
Paddle was 7.67km in length and took me 1 hour and 25 minutes.
See also: https://www.chasingcheetahs.net/home/2021/9/28/packrafting-the-south-esk-river-leona-rd-to-avoca
Hey guys, cheers heaps for watching, make sure too like share and most importantly subscribe as its free and really helps me out, wicked trip down a river i use...
Hey guys, cheers heaps for watching, make sure too like share and most importantly subscribe as its free and really helps me out, wicked trip down a river i use too fish quite a bit landing some nice fish on Black Magic Bmax 60mm lures.
Cheers all for watching, ill see you in the next one.
Purchase Fishin Straya lures below at
FishinStraya.com
Follow Fishin Straya on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok
Huge thanks to the following brands for sponsoring this video
Black Magic Tackle
https://www.blackmagictackle.com/
The Fishermans Shed
https://www.facebook.com/thefishermansshed/
Tamar Marine
https://tamarmarine.com.au/shop/
CJ Marine
https://www.facebook.com/cjmarinetas/
Cheers all ill see you in the next one
Hey guys, cheers heaps for watching, make sure too like share and most importantly subscribe as its free and really helps me out, wicked trip down a river i use too fish quite a bit landing some nice fish on Black Magic Bmax 60mm lures.
Cheers all for watching, ill see you in the next one.
Purchase Fishin Straya lures below at
FishinStraya.com
Follow Fishin Straya on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok
Huge thanks to the following brands for sponsoring this video
Black Magic Tackle
https://www.blackmagictackle.com/
The Fishermans Shed
https://www.facebook.com/thefishermansshed/
Tamar Marine
https://tamarmarine.com.au/shop/
CJ Marine
https://www.facebook.com/cjmarinetas/
Cheers all ill see you in the next one
In the living from the land video I head back down to the South Esk River and try my luck on catching a fish, with the water heating up it doesn't take long to hook onto a decent fish!
The South Esk is the longest river in Tasmania. At over 250km, it’s about the same distance as driving from George Town to Hobart. Beginning on the eastern slopes of Ben Lomond, the South Esk winds through towns and rich farmland, and flows into Lake Trevallyn before entering the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary near Launceston.
Providing a vital supply of water and electricity, as well as a pathway to the sea for migratory species – the South Esk river is a precious resource for northern Tasmania. In this video we take a closer look at just a few of the natural and social values of this waterway.
wow! great day of fishing! Ended up getting 28 nice brown trout and seeing heaps. More fishing trips on the way. Subscribe to not miss out.
#tassie #outdoors #trout #adventures #JZ #ROSCO
In this footage we recently filmed takes a look at the pools and a fly-through of the Aldbar beat on the River South Esk below Finavon. The beat is owned and managed by The Derbyshire County Angling Club who are now letting the fishing on the beat.
Aldbar is a lovely lower mid-river beat and consistently catches fish throughout the season, particularly from April onwards where large spring salmon and sea trout get caught.
The beat is easily accessible on foot and the pools are easily waded when required.
Located between Dundee & Aberdeen just outside Brechin, Aldbar offers the visiting angler easily accessible secluded & productive fishing where you just don't know what you will catch next.
Enjoy the video.
http://www.derbyshirecountyac.org/
A short trip packrafting the South Esk River in Tasmania from the Leona Road Bridge, 7km east of Avoca, to the Storys Creek Road Bridge at Avoca.
River level was 2.15m at Fingall and 1.68m at Lewellyn.
Paddle was 7.67km in length and took me 1 hour and 25 minutes.
See also: https://www.chasingcheetahs.net/home/2021/9/28/packrafting-the-south-esk-river-leona-rd-to-avoca
Hey guys, cheers heaps for watching, make sure too like share and most importantly subscribe as its free and really helps me out, wicked trip down a river i use too fish quite a bit landing some nice fish on Black Magic Bmax 60mm lures.
Cheers all for watching, ill see you in the next one.
Purchase Fishin Straya lures below at
FishinStraya.com
Follow Fishin Straya on Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok
Huge thanks to the following brands for sponsoring this video
Black Magic Tackle
https://www.blackmagictackle.com/
The Fishermans Shed
https://www.facebook.com/thefishermansshed/
Tamar Marine
https://tamarmarine.com.au/shop/
CJ Marine
https://www.facebook.com/cjmarinetas/
Cheers all ill see you in the next one
The South Esk River is the longest river in Tasmania. It starts in the eastern foothills of the Ben Lomond plateau near Mathinna and arcs around the entire southern promontory of the mountain - passing through Fingal, flowing through Avoca and Evandale before wending its way northwest through Longford and Hadspen. The river finally meets the Meander River and flows through the Cataract Gorge to meet the North Esk River at Launceston.
Aboriginal History of the South Esk River
The usually quoted Palawa name for the river is mangana lienta, from the word menanyer - 'large stream' and liena - 'fresh water'.
The river's northern reaches were known as mooronnoe (moor.ron.noe - which translates as 'river on the plain') and the river west of the Ben Lomond massif was known as pleepertoommelar.
The South Esk River passed through, and formed the borders of, the traditional lands of two nations of the Palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal). The Ben Lomond Nation occupied territory enclosed by the river's western and southern stretches and occupied the entire upper reaches as far as its northern watershed. The Panninher, Tyrernotepanner and Leterremairrener clans of the North Midlands Nation occupied the territories to the west of the river. The aboriginal clans exploited the hunting grounds alongside the river and took the native freshwater mussel for food.