Inland Fisheries Service News
Pond repairs at Salmon Ponds
Clay has been imported and placed to stop erosion of the banks in the Long Pond at the Salmon Ponds commenced. The Long Pond is the feature pond when you enter the historic gardens and is known for its display of large rainbow trout up to 5kg. It was starting to show signs of wear...
Mersey River - World Fly Fishing Championship 2019 venue
Something that locals take for granted but the wild trout and stunning scenery surrounding the Mersey River will be on show and are sure to impress the competitors of this years World Fly Fishing Championship. Check out this fly over video clip by Brad Harris.
A great opportunity to try somewhere new to fish.
With the World Fly Fishing Championship 2019 coming to Tasmania during 30 November and 7 December, there will be a temporary closures for fishing at the five venue waters. Regulations to support this event are shown below. If the venues for the championship are your home waters, why not try somewhere a bit different for...
Whitebait poacher gets large fine
In Devonport Magistrates Court on 1 August 2019 Kerry James Davison, of Devonport, appeared on matters relating to the illegal taking of whitebait. Mr Davison was found guilty of exceeding the 2 Kilogram daily bag limit, and exceeding the 10 Kilogram possession limit. Mr Davison was found by our Officers in possession of 37.9 Kilograms...
2019 brown trout season opening a great success
Well, the Tasmanian weather during August did not disappoint last weekend, with the usual mixed bag of wind, rain and snow, followed by a lovely day on the Sunday. Once again, thousands of eager people of all ages and walks of life, ventured to their favourite spot to either try their hand at catching one...
