July 2012 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

The Tyenna a very popular fishery now has much improved access.
July 18, 2012

Tyenna River Anglers Access completed

The Tyenna River between Westerway and Maydena in Tasmania’s south enjoys a reputation as one of the State’s premier trout fishing rivers. The Tyenna is regularly in the top 10 most popular river fisheries in the state and enjoys a high catch rate. The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) and Anglers Alliance Tasmania have completed an...

Stunning scenery of Lake Rosebery
July 18, 2012

New Anglers Access brochure and map for lakes Rosebery and Mackintosh

The IFS has published a new Anglers Access brochure and map for lakes Rosebery and Mackintosh in time for the 2012/13 season. The IFS is keen to promote underutilised fisheries with enormous potential to provide an excellent angling experience. Fabulous rainbow and brown trout are available along with the occasional stocking of Atlantic salmon at...

Huntsman Lake, a winter fishing opportunity for 2012
July 12, 2012

It's closed season at most inland waters but there are still options

During the first week of June Inland Fisheries Compliance staff booked two anglers for fishing in a closed water, one at Lake Duncan and one at Brumbys Creek. Anglers are reminded that most inland waters remain closed until 4 August 2012. There are however quite a few options for those who wish to get their...

July 9, 2012

More salmon stockings in the south

Meadowbank Lake and Craigbourne Dam have received Atlantic salmon averaging five kilograms this week. Thanks must go to Tassal for these fish. One hundred and fifty fish were stocked into each water on the 4th and 5th of July 2012. This is the first salmon stocking at Meadowbank for some time and a further boost...

July 3, 2012

New season licence changes

This year the process for issuing full season angling licence renewals and new licences will change for the better! These changes will satisfy anglers wishes to hold a durable plastic licence card and will make it easier to renew or purchase online. This is the first year that renewals will be issued by email to...