Inland Fisheries Service News
That’s a Wrap on Trout Weekend 2026!
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) extends its sincere thanks to the exhibitors, angling clubs, community organisations and small businesses who helped make Trout Weekend 2026 such a successful event. To the thousands of people who came through the gates over the weekend, thank you for your support. We hope you enjoyed the activities, displays and...
Trout Weekend Photo Competition!
Get the beanie, hit the water, snap a photo and submit to win! Licenced freshwater anglers attending Trout Weekend 2026 can take part in a new photo competition with more than $4,000 in prizes on offer. The Trout Weekend 2026 Photo Competition opens at 10 am on Saturday 10 October 2026 and gives anglers the...
North West Fly Fishers Club of Tasmania - 2026 Fly Fishing Expo
The North West Fly Fishing Club is hosting their annual fly fishing expo on Sunday 25 October 2026 at Pet Dam, Ridgley. Access is via Circular Road on the eastern side of the dam. This will be a free event running from 10 am to 3 pm. You can learn to fly cast under the tuition...
More chances to win $25,000 in Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion!
To celebrate the opening of the 2026-27 rainbow trout season on 3 October 2026, and the return of Trout Weekend 2026 (10-11 October 2026), the Inland Fisheries Service has increased your chances of winning $25,000 in the Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion. From Saturday 3 October 2026, there will be two tagged rainbow trout available in...
Variable water level conditions on the River Forth
Hydro Tasmania will be conducting essential maintenance work on Paloona Power Station from 5 October 2026 through to April 2027. Irrigators, recreation users and the general community can expect to see variable water level conditions, similar to normal summer flows and levels, on the River Forth while these necessary works are underway. Minimum flow commitments...
