Inland Fisheries Service News

Australia Masters Games comes to Tasmania in October
The 16th Australian Masters Games will be held in Tasmania from 21 to 28 October this year. The fly fishing competition is open to all anglers 50 years and over. You can enter as individuals or teams of three. Hosted by the Northwest Fly Fishers Club, the event will be held at Talbots Lagoon, Pet...

The brown trout waters are closed
On Sunday 30 April most of waters around the state closed for the brown trout spawning runs. This marks the end of another fantastic fishing season. It is time now for us to let nature run its course. The fish breeding season provides us with a new group of fish to catch for years to...

Western Lakes Anglers Access brochure updated
We have updated the Western Lakes Anglers Access brochure. The main change is the Parks and Wildlife contact for track information: Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, Great Western Tiers Field Centre, phone 67012104 There are a few small amendments to the map. The updated Westerns Lake Wilderness Fishery Anglers Access brochure can be found on...

Huntsman Lake boat ramp reopened
The lake level at Huntsman Lake has risen enough for the boat ramp to be reopened. Anglers are advised to launch with caution. Huntsman Lake is open to angling all year round. The mouths of inflowing streams and the Meander River should offer some good fishing. For more information, have a look at the Anglers...

Please support inland boating projects.
The Inland Fisheries Service wants interested anglers to attend Recreational Boating Fund (RBF) public meetings to support inland waters projects. The meetings are held by Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) to gauge public support for RBF projects. This year we have submitted three applications: Lake Rowallan boat ramp upgrade- to improve access for anglers. Navigation...