Inland Fisheries Service News
Lake Crescent Jetty - Construction Underway!
Construction has commenced of a new jetty at the Lake Crescent boat ramp. Collaboratively funded by Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST), the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS), Central Highlands Council and Anglers Alliance Tasmania (AAT), the new construction is expected to take 2 weeks to complete. Lake Crescent is one of Tasmania's most renowned trophy fish...
Willow Warriors Field Day - Saturday 28 March
Join the Willow Warriors and the Derwent Catchment Project for a hands-on community restoration day at Maydena, Saturday the 28th March, Junee road Maydena. This event is part of an ongoing project to restore a sensitive riverbank area and establish a 40 - metre native vegetation buffer along the waterway. Activities on the day will include native...
Third $5,000 Tagged Trout Winner of the 2025–26 Season!
A lucky first trip to Curries River Reservoir On an overcast and rainy morning this week, Launceston based angler Wayne Collins, and his sister-in-law Lonnie, headed out for their first visit to Curries River Reservoir. The weather looked ideal for trout fishing, so they decided to give the reservoir a try. Trolling into luck Out...
Autumn 2026 - Fishing Options Aplenty!
With the commencement of Autumn, the last two months of the 2025-26 brown trout season are now upon us. Traditionally this is a great time of year for trout fishing as water temperatures cool and fish feed heavily to put on condition prior to spawning. Fishing reports from Yingina / Great Lake continue to be consistent, with...
Huntsman Lake low water level - Boat Ramp User Discretion Required
As we near the end of the irrigation season, Huntsman Lake has been drawn down to 11.5 meters under full supply level. At this level the boat ramp is out of the water. Whilst it is still possible to launch small boats, canoes and kayaks under the toe of the ramp, user discretion is required....
