The new season’s licence period starts on 1 August, which coincides with the traditional opening of the trout season (based on brown trout waters). You will be able to purchase a new season licence or renew a full season licence from the second week of July via the internet at www.ifs.tas.gov.au, or by visiting your local tackle store or Service Tasmania shop.

The annual renewal notice which will be sent to all full season licence holders in the first week of July, will contain a special offer for a Complimentary 48 Hour Novice Licence to ‘take a mate fishing’ this season. Full season licence holders will also be offered free entry to the Salmon Ponds again this year.

Angling licence costs for the 2009-10 season are shown below. Note that the one day licence has been extended to two days, by replacing the 24 Hour Licence with a 48 Hour Licence at no relative increase in price.

Most inland waters are open in line with the brown trout season from 1/8/09 to 2/5/10. The exceptions include a smaller number of designated rainbow trout waters, which are open from 3/10/09 to 30/5/10, or waters that are opened for specific periods only and waters open all year. These irregularities are listed in the new season’s Fishing Code, which is provided free of charge with the purchase of a licence.