August 2025 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive
Brumbys Creek - turbidity
Hydro Tasmania have informed the Inland Fisheries Service that anglers may notice increased turbidity along Brumbys Creek next week. Hydro Tasmania don’t expect these conditions to persist. The turbidity is associated with Tasmanian Irrigation’s recent earthmoving works near the Poatina Tailrace. While the bulk of the materials will be removed to ensure they do not enter...
August 2025 Fishing Report
We are now one month into the 2025-26 Brown Trout season, and if you haven’t wet a line yet, you’ve been missing out! The season has started with a bang, with plenty of great fishing right around the state. Things have started well at Four Springs Lake, the most popular early season water in Tasmania. Fly...
The Inland Fisheries Service is hiring!
An exciting new role is now available at the Inland Fisheries Service! As Manager (Recreational Fisheries), you’ll provide specialist advice and operational support in the management of Tasmania’s inland recreational fishery. The successful candidate will: Manage the human, physical, and financial resources of the Recreational Fisheries Team. Liaise with members of the public, community groups, recreational...
Forestry Operations - Lake Echo
Sustainable Timber Tasmania have advised that forestry operations will take place on the western shore of Lake Echo. These operations are scheduled to begin next week and continue through September. Anglers using Echo Link Road between the southern end of the lake and the Middle Echo boat ramp are advised that there will be additional...
Freshwater Angling Forums
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) is hosting freshwater angling forums in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport in September 2025. The forums are an opportunity to have a chat about trout fishing in Tasmania, hear about the work being undertaken by the IFS and have your questions answered. We will attempt to record the forums and make...
