The countdown is on - the new inland angling season opens on Saturday, 1 August. Make sure you’re ready to hit the water by securing your licence today!

Great News on Licences

There are some fantastic opportunities this season to make fishing more accessible for everyone:

• Junior anglers (14–17 years) still require a licence—but the good news is, it remains completely free.
• Children under 14 can fish licence-free.
• Young anglers (18–21 years) can once again take advantage of the heavily discounted Young Angler Licence.
• Anglers aged 80 and over can now access discounted licences, recognising their lifelong contribution and supporting continued participation in the fishery.

Your Licence Makes a Difference

Every licence purchased directly supports Tasmania’s inland fisheries. Your contribution helps fund:

• Fish stocking programs
• Improved public access to waterways
• Compliance and regulation
• Research and stock assessments
• Threatened species monitoring
• Pest fish management
• Environmental advocacy and collaboration

We couldn’t do this important work without your ongoing support, so thank you!

New: Inland Fisheries Support Fund

This season, we’re introducing the Inland Fisheries Support Fund, dedicated to priority research and operational projects that enhance our fisheries. If you’d like to support this work, you can add a donation when purchasing your licence online.

Stay Connected

For everything you need this season:

• Find fishing locations
• Check regulations and stocking updates
• Renew your licence
• Record your catches with the Angler Diary

Download the free Infish App: https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/infish

Coming Soon

Keep an eye out for details on the 2026–27 Tagged Trout Promotion—with more tagged fish, more excitement, and cash prizes to be won!

Get Ready—Act Now!

Don’t miss opening day. Purchase or renew your licence today:

Visit Service Tasmania, your local tackle store, or go online at www.ifs.tas.gov.au

Gear up, get licensed, and get fishing—we’ll see you on the water this season!