July 2025 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

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July 31, 2025

Increased traffic around Talbots Lagoon

Forico advise that there will be forestry operations taking place around Guildford through the early part of the brown trout season. Access to Talbots Lagoon for fishing will not be impacted, but please be aware that there will be increased traffic along Guildford Road. A big thanks to Forico for their ongoing support of the Tasmanian...

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Lake Leake has form! Rodney Knott with a winning tagged trout caught from Lake Leake in 2022
July 31, 2025

Opening Weekend Option #11 - Lake Leake

With 2 days to go until the brown trout season begins, the second to last water in our opening weekend options series is Lake Leake. With milder weather due to relatively low elevation (571 m) and proximity to the east coast, Lake Leake is the ideal spot to open your season. Currently 2 m under...

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Huntsman Lake - Boat Ramp and Jetty
July 30, 2025

Huntsman Lake - Boat ramp is wet again!

The lake level at Huntsman Lake has shot up quickly over the past week on the back of significant rainfall. As a result we wish to advise that the boat ramp and jetty are again operational. Huntsman Lake provides an outstanding early season option for fishing. Highlights include tailing fish along the south western shore,...

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Rainbow trout being released into Curries River Reservoir
July 30, 2025

Opening Weekend Option #10 - Curries River Reservoir

Opening weekend option #10 is Curries River Reservoir, just a short drive from Georgetown in the north. Curries River Reservoir is an excellent fishery that accommodates all styles of trout fishing and is always very popular in the early season. Our stocking team have done their best to boost your chances of catching in Curries...

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Just an hour from Hobart, Meadowbank Lake is a great trout fishing location
July 29, 2025

Opening Weekend Option #9 - Lower Derwent Lakes/Tyenna River

Often overlooked and underrated, the lower Derwent Lakes provide opening weekend option #9. All of Meadowbank Lake, Cluny Lagoon, Lake Repulse, Lake Catagunya and Wayatinah Lagoon are reached in just over one hours drive from Hobart. They are all under fished and provide great sport away from the large crowds that will likely be encountered...