Inland Fisheries Service News
Tyenna River Willow Control Program Planting day 6 June
Derwent Catchment Project have been working with Inland Fisheries Service, Anglers Alliance Tasmania and the landholder of Lanoma Estate to develop a 5-year plan for willow control along the Tyenna River. Our next field day is 6 June. We will be planting native trees and shrubs on Lanoma Estate. These are to provide shade in...
Tasmanian Trout Fishing Photo Competition winners announced
This is the second year we have run Tasmanian Trout Fishing Photography Competition. Prizes offered were: 1st $500. 2nd a pair of pair neoprene waders (kindly donated by Fly ‘n Dry). 3rd 12 lures (kindly donated by Huey’s Lures). Photos didn’t have to contain a fish....
Trout Weekend supports the Fisheries Habitat Improvement Fund
Entry donations at Trout Weekend 2018 totaled $3 300. The Inland Fisheries Service is giving these donations to the Fisheries Habitat Improvement Fund Inc. From 1 July, you will be able to apply to the Fund for support of a project. Applications will be open until 1 February 2019 for projects starting after 1 July...
Trout Weekend 2018 a huge success
The crowds rolled out for Trout weekend 2018. Over 3000 patrons made their way to the Central Highlands hot spot. Things could not have gone better. The weather was balmy (by Liawenee standards) and a fresh run of spawning brown trout arrived on cue. These were, once again, the major attraction. A few bigger trout...
Everything is in place for a great Trout Weekend
Everything is in place, for a great Trout Weekend IFS staff have been busy this week preparing for Trout Weekend 2018. There are displays featuring the latest work by IFS, aquariums with species from our inland waters and vendors selling their wares. The ever-popular Junior Anglers Pond is stocked and ready for younger visitors to...
