Inland Fisheries Service News
Prized Fish Tag Brings Exciting Finish to a Morning Session
Stephen Lamprey was enjoying a productive morning fishing from his favourite spot from the shore of South Riana Lake when an ordinary cast turned into an unforgettable catch. Having already landed four quality fish and preparing to call it a day, Stephen hooked another fish on his trusted Gulp Minnow Shad. At first, nothing seemed...
The 2026-27 Brown Trout Season is Underway – Enjoy Your Time Fishing, but Please Stay Safe
With the 2026-27 freshwater angling season underway, our friends at Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) have published an informative article on the dangers of solo boating and some top tips for staying safe out on the water. Top tips for boating alone: • Tell someone exactly where you are going and when you expect to...
2026-27 Tagged Trout Promotion – “two in two days” at Craigbourne Lake!
Craigbourne Lake was a hub of excitement over the weekend with two $5,000 tagged fish caught in quick succession. The first tagged fish from Craigbourne Lake this season, and second tagged fish for the 2026-27 Tagged Trout Promotion, was caught by lucky angler Mario Dalli on Friday 7 August 2026. Mario was trolling from his...
First $5,000 Tagged Trout Caught for the 2026-27 Season!
The 2026-27 Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion is only days old, but it's already produced its first big winner. George Town angler Anthony (Tony) O'Shannessy has landed the season's first $5,000 tagged trout, continuing a remarkable run of success at Curries River Reservoir. Tony moved to Tasmania around nine years ago and has become a familiar...
Brown trout Opening Weekend 2026-27 - It's a Wrap!
Anglers couldn't have wished for better weather for the start of the 2026-27 brown trout season! Over the years, getting out for a fish across ‘opening weekend’ has become a tradition passed on from generation to generation, and this year was no exception! It was great to see so many young anglers with their families...
