london lakes - the property
Jason and Barbara Garrett, Australian-born in the mid-1930’s and married for thirty-six years with five children, owned London Lakes until September, 2003.
After
twenty years of surveying, prospecting, politicking and raising children in
Papua New Guinea, they returned to Tasmania in 1978 to develop London Lakes, which they purchased in 1973. Centrally located in the Tasmanian
Highlands, the Garretts owned, developed and operated their remarkable fly
fishing estate for nearly thirty years.
Ten years after their return to Tasmania, the estate hosted the 8th World and the inaugural Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships in 1988. A huge success, these championships are still a topic of conversation among discerning anglers from around the world.
Jason represented Australia in World Fly Fishing titles in the Czech Republic, the US, Poland and Spain. He captained Australia in Slovakia in 2003. He was in the team that won the Commonwealth Championships in Wales in 1990,
competed against Canada bone-fishing in Cuba and captained Australia at the US One Fly challenge in Jackson Hole. He also caught marlin and sailfish on the fly in
International billfish events. A friend of the manager, he often is found lakeside, stalking fish with
a dry fly.
London Lakes was purchased in 2003 by a group of families from Sydney
who have refurbished the Lodge and farmhouse to create superb accommodation.
The Lodge and property were closed for two years while improvements were made. The highland stream that
connects the two lakes was extended and completed, resulting in over 40 pools and meandering runs to challenge the experienced fly fisher. A careful restocking program with wild trout refreshed and improved a fishery that already was reputedly Tasmania's best public or private water.
Now that the lodge and fishery have reopened for business, bookings can be made directly with the property Manager Greg Beecroft on (03) 62 891294 or +61 3 62891294, his mobile 0428611270 or email greg.beecroft@ozemail.com.au
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