Inland Fisheries Service News

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Keep them wet - Lake Fergus - Shaun Cooper- winner of the Tasmasnian Trout Fishing Photo Competition 2019
May 22, 2019

Tasmania Trout Fishing Photo Competition winners announced

On Saturday, at Trout Weekend, the Minister responsible for Inland Fisheries Hon. Guy Barnett announced the winners of the Tasmanian Trout Fishing Photo Competition for 2019.  The judges found it difficult to choose from a range of high quality photos that were sent in. The winners were: 1st  Shaun Cooper 2nd Arnie Zinnoegger 3rd David...

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Latest news from Hydro Tasmania
May 21, 2019

Lake Rowallan boat ramp access

Hydro Tasmania would like to advise that the boat ramp at Lake Rowallan will be closed from Monday 20 May to Friday 31 May 2019, inclusive. During this period we will be doing maintenance work on the boat ramp, road and campground as well as improving drainage and bank stabilisation at the site. This period...

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Brown trout migrating to spawn
May 17, 2019

The spawning brown trout have turned up on cue at Liawenee

The staff of Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) have been busy this week preparing for Trout Weekend 2019. This popular annual event showcases our trout and native freshwater fisheries and the role of IFS in managing them. Displays feature the latest work by the IFS, aquariums with native fish and other species. Vendors will be selling their...

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May 16, 2019

Photo competition winners announced at Trout Weekend this weekend

The winners of the Tasmanian Trout Fishing Photo Competition will be announced this weekend at Trout Weekend.  Images have all been taken in Tasmania and include favourite fishing spots, artfully placed gear, groups of family and friends fishing together and lots more. Come and view all of the entries at Liawenee. The Minister for Inland...

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May 15, 2019

Get the latest Trout fish Tasmania sticker at Trout Weekend

The Trout fish Tasmania sticker has been very popular and can be seen widely within the angling community. We recently had well known artist, Trevor Hawkins, do concept work. We then worked with our design unit to come up with the great new sticker. Come along to Trout Weekend, get the new sticker and continue...