Inland Fisheries Service News
Willow war continues on the Tyenna River
The first year of the Tyenna River Recovery Program has attracted support from Willow Warriors volunteers, funding bodies and local landholders. The program is off to a flying start to achieve its 10-year aims of eradicating crack willows and restoring native vegetation to cleared sections of the riverbank, with the Willow Warriors helping to complete...
Brushy Lagoon algal bloom
Meander Valley Council have advised that blue green algae may be present in Brushy Lagoon. Further sampling will be undertaken to identify if the algae is toxic. As a precaution anglers should not drink from the lake, avoid unnecessary contact with the water and wash and cook fish thoroughly before consumption. Further information will be...
2020-21 Angling licences now available
The new fishing season will open on Saturday 1 August 2020 and with all of the good rainfall and the fish transfers that have been undertaken it is looking to be a great trout fishing season. There has never been a better time to explore our home state and the wide range of fishing on...
Tasmania recreational sea fishing survey
A new survey is calling on Tasmanians to put forward their views about the future of recreational sea fishing in our state. The For a Better Fishing Future Survey is the first step in developing a 10 year strategy to shape the state's fishing future. For more information and to undertake the survey go to the DPIPWE Marine...
Go trout fishing and win up to $50,000*
Before the start of the 2020-21 season, which begins on Saturday 1 August, five tagged brown trout will be released into lakes around Tasmania. One each into Arthurs Lake, Lake Burbury, yingina / Great Lake, Lake Pedder and Lake Rowallan. The tags are blue and have unique identifying details. Each tag is worth $10 000...
