Inland Fisheries Service News

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Tailing trout in flooded river backwater
Aug. 2, 2017

Opening of the trout season – North West Opportunities

Trout season 2017/2018 is nearly upon us and it is now time to ask the important questions… Where to fish on opening day? For those in the north west of the state, there are some excellent options for those anglers chasing their first trout of the season. Recent rains have caused river levels to rise...

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Fishing friends in any weather. Photo:A Bellette
Aug. 1, 2017

The 2017-18 trout season starts this Saturday.

In the lead up everyone is getting excited about the opening of what promises to be a great trout fishing season on Saturday 5 August. Water levels look good at most of the popular waters and the weather for the opening looks “fishy” with a bit of rain forecast in the lowlands and a little...

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Tooms Lake campground
July 20, 2017

Tooms Lake campground toilet closed

Northern Midlands Council have advised that due to vandalism the toilet at Tooms Lake Campground is closed until further notice. As Tooms Lake is likely to be a popular destination for anglers early in the season the IFS recommends anglers take a portable toilet if camping overnight.

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Winning photo from 2016-17 taken by Steven Ooi
July 17, 2017

Start shooting for 2017-18 Tasmania Trout Fishing Photo Competition

The 2017-18 Tasmania Trout Fishing Photo Competition is underway again! The new season is about to start so think about saving your best photos of Tasmanian lakes, rivers and angling experiences and get ready to send them in. Photos can include fish, anglers or others enjoying Tasmanian waters or be more scenic in nature. Keep...

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July 13, 2017

Fishers 4 Fish Habitat

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from local, state and interstate experts about the importance of fish habitat, and how you can get involved in hands-on, local projects to improve fish habitat. WHEN: Saturday August 19th, 2017, 9:30am – 4:00pm. WHERE: The Grange, 4 Commonwealth Lane, Campbell Town. RSVP: Contact NRM North Administration (03...