Inland Fisheries Service News
Update from Parks and Wildlife Service - Lake Augusta Road
A note from our friends at Parks and Wildlife The gate on Lake Augusta road providing access to Lake Ada was reopened on 29 September 2026, including access to Lake Kay and Double Lagoon. Please note Pillans Lake track is still closed and will be assessed on or after November 1st, subject to the assessment of...
2026-27 Rainbow Trout Season Opening
The 2026-27 rainbow trout season opens this Saturday, 3 October 2026. This opening applies to designated rainbow trout waters, which differ from the brown trout season which commenced at the start of August 2026. The designated rainbow waters are: • Dee Lagoon • Junction Lake • Lake Meston • Lake Rowallan • Lake Skinner •...
Den Dam Opens this Weekend
Den Dam opens on Saturday 3 October 2026 in line with the 2026-27 rainbow trout season. Den Dam is located approximately 6 km west of Melton Mowbray. To access turn onto Den Road from the A5 Highlands Lakes Road, approximately 2.5 km west of Melton Mowbray. The dam is a relatively small water body and...
2026 Whitebait Season
The 2026 whitebait season opens on Thursday 1 October 2026. The season will run for 6 weeks through to Wednesday 11 November 2026. A whitebait licence is required to fish for whitebait. Licences are $39.00 and are available from the IFS website, Service Tasmania outlets and selected tackle shops. This year, anglers aged 80 years and older can purchase a discounted...
Fifth Tagged Trout Caught this Season as $25,000 Yingina / Great Lake Prize Still Awaits
The Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion 2024-27 has produced its fifth winning fish of the season, with passionate angler Michael reeling in a tagged brown trout from Lake Binney and claiming a $5,000 cash prize. A keen fly fisher and long-time Tasmanian angler, Michael was enjoying a day exploring the Bradys lake system. After experiencing success...
