April 2020 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

Devin with river brown trout
April 20, 2020

Devin Olsen, Team USA, talks about his experience in Tasmania

Devin Olsen started fly fishing in Yellowstone at age 9. Within a couple of years, it became an addiction he could not shake and he begged for rides to local streams until he could drive himself to the river. He started competing at age 19 and made Fly Fishing Team USA in 2006 when he...

Anglers Access at Mt Ireh Estate Pty Ltd now temporarily closed
April 15, 2020

Mount Ireh Estate Pty Ltd have temporarily closed the anglers access to the Meander River

Mount Ireh Estate Pty Ltd have temporarily closed the anglers access across their property to the Meander River upstream of Westwood Road Bridge. Your continued cooperation and understanding is appreciated. This action has been taken to assist in limiting the spread of COVID-19.

A stile at Calthorpe Farm, now closed until further notice
April 9, 2020

Anglers Access at Calthorpe Farm Latrobe now closed

Calthorpe Farm, Latrobe is closed until further notice. This includes the access points off Shale and Railton roads, the anglers access across the property to the Mersey River and access for hunting. Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated. This action has been taken to assist in limiting the spread of COVID-19.

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April 8, 2020

COVID-19 Recreational Fishing in Tasmania - Inland Fishing- FAQs

Access to waters is changing.   We have set up a page on our website to help answer some of your frequently asked questions – www.ifs.tas.gov.au/recreational-fishing-inland-faqs  What are the restrictions on where I can go fishing?  Where can I find information about fishing restrictions?  How far can I travel to fish?  Can I go camping as part of my...

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April 7, 2020

Inland Fisheries Service New Norfolk shop front closed

The inland Fisheries Service shop front at New Norfolk is closed to the public until further notice. Deliveries excepted. For enquiries please ring 1300 IN FISH (463 474) or email infish@ifs.tas.gov.au.