The Mersey River rises on the Central Plateau south of
Lake Rowallan and enters Bass Strait at
Devonport. The angler access map (click on icon above) refers to a 55km stretch of the river from
Lake Parangana to
Latrobe. Anglers may access the river at various locations, including Mersey Forest Road, Olivers Road, Liena, Union
Bridge, Dynans
Bridge,
Kimberley, Merseylea, Warrawee Conservation Area and
Latrobe.The Mersey River is one of the best river fisheries in Tasmania. Anglers will particularly enjoy fishing the fastwater sections downstream from
Lake Parangana to Dynans
Bridge, the rural flats at
Kimberley and Merseylea and the estuary at
Latrobe.Each March long weekend is the
Devonport Regatta which consists of Power Boat racing, Miss Regatta Girl, Trans Mersey Swim, greasy pole, side show alley and woodchopping events.Whitewater rafting is popular on the river.
Latrobe's Henley-on-Mersey Regatta held on Australia Day 26 January each year at Belles Parade consists of woodchopping, Ferret racing, Triathlon, Iron Trial Strongman, Boat Race, Cherry Spitting and Gum boot throwing.The Mersey River is also popular for water skiing.