Inland Fisheries Service News

Trout Weekend
The road is now sealed to the center of trout universe - Liawenee
May 15, 2019

Cast a line and your vote

This weekend don't forget to vote in the federal election if you haven't already done so. On the way to Liawenee Trout Weekend you can cast your vote between 8am - 6pm at  the following locations - Deloraine High School Hall       East Barrack Street - Bothwell Council Chambers      19 Alexander Street - Longford War Memorial...

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May 14, 2019

Delicious dishes at Trout Weekend 2019 (18 & 19 May)

Ever been stuck for a way to cook trout? Come along to Trout Weekend to discover (and taste!) some delicious ways to prepare your catch. All demonstrations are free. Chef Rodney Dann from Wattlebanks Catering will be showing you how to whip up: Pan-fried trout fillet with chorizo, potatoes and peas          Native pepper baked trout...

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Kids get a chance to hook-up at Trout Weekend
May 14, 2019

Calling all junior anglers – come & try your luck at Trout Weekend!

The ever-popular junior angling pond will be part of Trout Weekend once again this year (18 & 19 May 2019). Fishcare volunteers will be on hand to provide advice, hints and tips for junior anglers (under 14 years) to help them try and catch a trout. Each angler will be allowed to fish for 10...

photo of carp management team
Carp team at their workshop
May 10, 2019

View the latest Tasmanian Carp Management Program video

The Carp Management Program held its yearly Workshop on 9 May. We looked over the past year's work and started planning for the coming year. The Workshop provided an update for the Minister responsible for Inland Fisheries, the Honourable Guy Barnett. The Minister offered his support and the team appreciated his words of encouragement. The day...

The cover page of the Bronte Lagoon Fishery Performance Assessment Report 2018
The cover page of the Bronte Lagoon Fishery Performance Assessment Report 2018 cover page
May 9, 2019

Bronte Lagoon Fishery Performance Assessment

During September last year, we did a survey of the trout population in Bronte Lagoon. We published a summary of the results in the Quarterly Report to Anglers for September to November 2018.  We have now published the full report that includes a review of catch rates and fishing effort. This technical report is available...