Inland Fisheries Service

Terms and Conditions

1. The Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion (Promotion) is being conducted by the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) ABN 33 294 522 909.
2. Entry is open to holders of a current angling licence under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995. Licenced junior anglers aged under 18 years and children aged under 14 years must have the permission of their parent or guardian to participate (Eligible Entrants).
3. Employees of the IFS (and their immediate families), and members of the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council (and their immediate families), are ineligible to enter.
4. The Promotion commenced on Saturday 5 October 2024 and follows the open fishing season for each water in line with the remainder of the 2024–25, 2025–26 and 2026–27 licence periods. The Promotion ends at 23:59, 31 July 2027.
5. 1. The number of fish released into the Designated Promotion Waters for 2024-25 are: Lake Mackintosh (2), Lake Rowallan (2), Huntsman Lake (2), Lake Leake (1), Yingina / Great Lake (2), Bradys Lake (2), Arthurs Lake (2), Lake Sorell (2) and Craigbourne Lake (1). Note: a tagged trout was captured at each of the following waters during 2024-25: Huntsman Lake, Lake Leake, Arthurs Lake and Craigbourne Lake.
   2. All fish released during the 2024–25 angling season as part of the promotion and not captured and returned to the IFS as confirmed prizes, will remain available to catch and win during the 2024–27 promotion period.
   3. The number of fish released into the Designated Promotion Waters for 2025-26 are: Arthurs Lake (1), Bradys Lake (2), Craigbourne Lake (2), Huntsman Lake (1), Lake Leake (1), Lake Mackintosh (1), Lake Rowallan (1), Lake Sorell (1), Yingina / Great Lake (1), River Derwent at New Norfolk (2), South Riana Lake (1), Lake Burbury (3) and Curries River Reservoir (1). Note: a tagged trout was captured at each of the following waters during 2025-26: Bradys Lake, Derwent River, Curries River Reservoir.
   4. The number of fish released into the Designated Promotion Waters for 2026-27 are: Arthurs Lake (1), Bradys Lake (2), Craigbourne Lake (2), Curries River Reservoir (1), Huntsman Lake (1), Lake Burbury (3), Lake Leake (1), Lake Mackintosh (1), Lake Rowallan (1), Lake Sorell (1), Yingina / Great Lake (1), River Derwent at New Norfolk (2), and South Riana Lake (1).
   5. The first tagged trout captured from Yingina / Great Lake will win $25,000! All other tagged trout captured by an eligible entrant during the Promotion period will win $5,000!
6. To win, Eligible Entrants must catch the tagged fish and contact the IFS to claim a prize within 72 hours of capture. Captures made on the last day of the Promotion (31 July 2027) will have until the close of business (5.00 pm) on the 3 August 2027 to claim a prize.
7. Fish tagged for previous IFS Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotions before 2024 are not eligible for any prizes.
8. Fish caught in the Promotion must be kept with the tag intact for verification.
9. Prizes will only be awarded for fish caught using a rod and line and in accordance with the Inland Fisheries Act 1995 and subordinate legislation.

Prizes

10. Eligible Entrants that submit a fish with a valid tag in accordance with these Terms and Conditions will be able to claim a prize.
11. The first tagged trout captured from Yingina / Great Lake wins $25,000; all others win $5,000.

Claiming a Prize

11. To claim a prize an Eligible Entrant must:
    1. At the time the fish is caught:
       1. Record the location, time and date the fish was caught;
       2. Measure the length of the fish;
       3. Photograph the fish with the tag still in place; and
    2. Phone 1300 463 474 between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday, or email infish@ifs.tas.gov.au, within 72 hours of the capture and no later than 5.00 pm, 3 August 2027 to report the catch.
12. The IFS will provide Eligible Entrants with a Prize Claim Declaration Form.
13. The Prize Claim Declaration Form will require Eligible Entrants to confirm the date, time and location of the catch, tag unique identifying details and their compliance with these Terms and Conditions.

Prize Verification

14. Before awarding a prize, the IFS will verify the validity of entries and eligibility of entrants. The IFS may refuse to award a prize to any individual who the IFS reasonably believes has breached any of these Terms and Conditions or engaged in any unlawful or other improper conduct in participating in the Promotion.
15. Prize winners will be notified within 14 days of the IFS receiving and verifying a Prize Claim Declaration Form.
16. Winners agree to their details and image(s) being published by the IFS for non-commercial promotion and/or publicity purposes.
17. Prize money will be paid to winners by electronic funds transfer within 28 days of the IFS notifying the winner the Prize Claim Declaration Form has been verified.
18. The Promoter (Inland Fisheries Service) reserves the right to amend the Terms and Conditions, prizes and number of tagged trout available as required during the Promotion period (5 October 2024 until 31 July 2027).