The Vision
One of the beautiful things about fly fishing for trout is that you will only find them
in pristine country. And rude, impatient and uncaring people have never the time
or attitude to master the art of fly fishing so you never find them there.
— Highland Waters landowner
Trout Spawning Channel
Highland Waters expresses the remarkable vision of Jason Garrett, who was born and raised in Tasmania, where he first acquired his love of fishing. Over the years Jason has refined that childhood pastime to an art form.
Jason has travelled the world many times as a champion trout angler. He captained Australia’s fly fishing team in competition in Poland, the Czech Republic, the USA and Spain, and has had a long association with Fly Fish Australia, which provides opportunities for young Australians to travel and compete with the world’s best anglers.
In the early 1970s Jason and his wife Barbara developed London Lakes trout fishery, a larger-scale initiative that confirmed Tasmania’s reputation as a world class trout fishing destination. London Lakes is adjacent to Highland Waters and is the source of its guaranteed water supply.
Development of Highland Waters began in 1990 on a summer cattle run that was drained marshland. The project is now in its final stages.
The sustainable, quality design of Highland Waters reflects Jason’s commitment to excellence, appreciation of Tasmania’s unique natural beauty, and enduring passion for trout fishing.