Inland Fisheries Service News
Jan Spencer inducted into Tasmanian Angling Hall of Fame
The Inland Fisheries Service would like to congratulate Tasmanian fly fisher and fly-tyer Jan Spencer, the first woman to represent Australia on a national fly-fishing team, as the latest inductee to the Tasmanian Angling Hall of Fame. Jan has had a long association with trout fishing and close affinity for the central highlands of Tasmania....
Bradys Lake Pontoon Maintenance
Earlier this week the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) teamed up with Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) to do routine maintenance on our pontoons in the highlands. MAST, IFS and Hydro Tasmania work collaboratively to maintain the boating infrastructure in the highlands, and from time to time, storm damage or fluctuating water levels cause minor maintenance...
Gone Fishing Day 2025 - Sunday 19 October
Gone Fishing Day is being held on Sunday 19 October 2025. Gone Fishing Day is all about celebrating the joys of fishing and the numerous benefits it brings. Being a ‘licence free’ day it provides an opportunity for those who do not fish regularly to be introduced to the Tasmanian trout fishery. To celebrate Gone...
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Due to recent heavy rains, water levels in Hydro Tasmania dams and waterways are currently very high. With severe weather, including heavy rains and high winds forecast for Tasmania over the next few days, water conditions are highly likely to change suddenly, creating potentially hazardous conditions. Please take care around waterways and lakes. Stay up-to-date with...
North West Fly Fishers Club of Tasmania - 2025 Fly Fishing Expo
The North West Fly Fishing Club is hosting their annual fly fishing expo on Sunday 26th October 2025 at Pet Dam, Ridgley. Access is via Circular Road on the eastern side of the dam. This will be a free event running from 10am to 3pm. You can learn to fly cast under the tuition of club...
