Inland Fisheries Service News
Anglers Access Closure - St Clair Lagoon
Hydro Tasmania have advised that access to St Clair Dam at the southern end of St Clair Lagoon will not be permitted for 6 weeks commencing around Wednesday 28 January 2026. This closure is to facilitate works to replace the radial gates at the dam. Anglers will not be permitted to cross the dam, or...
Tyenna River - Willow Warriors Program
The Derwent Catchment Project have advised that the Tyenna River Willow Warriors program will kick off again in the new year. The program contributes to the overall health of the Tyenna River system, and works are jointly funded by IFS, SFM, Tasrail and the Derwent Valley Council. The first working bee in 2026 will at...
Tooms Lake - Fish Condition Excellent!
Last week the Inland Fisheries Service completed an electro-fishing survey on Tooms Lake. While overall fish numbers of brown trout were lower than expected, they were substantially higher compared to the last similar survey completed in 2022. The size and condition of both brown trout and rainbow trout in the lake is currently excellent. Brown...
Infish App and Angler Diary Instructional Videos
The free Infish App is your ‘one stop shop’ to find fishing locations, review angling notes, check angling regulations, see latest socking information and to keep up to date with the latest news from the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS). You can also view lake level information, weather forecasts, access the network of free Anglers Alliance...
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