Inland Fisheries Service News
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...
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...
Lots of opportunities remain as brown trout season winds up.
On Sunday 30 April the brown trout season will close and the weather this weekend is looking good for fishing. Although a lot of waters will close there will be lots of places you can still go and catch a fish. Designated rainbow trout waters remain open until 28 May. These included Dee Lagoon, Junction...
Easter inspections
The Easter long weekend saw our Officers patrolling waters around the State. This included both land based and boat patrols. In all 312 angling licence inspections were done. Weather conditions were ideal all weekend. Wind was minimal and there was a good mixture of sunny and overcast conditions. Overall, compliance with Inland Fisheries and MAST...
