Inland Fisheries Service News
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...
Tasmanian Trout Fishing Photo Competition: Last few weeks
We want your best Tasmanian trout fishing photos. There are cash and gear prizes on offer and both adult and junior categories. Photos need to be taken in Tasmania and be trout related but they don’t have to contain a fish. A favourite fishing spot, artfully placed gear, a group of family and friends fishing...
Easter salmon ready to be caught
Yesterday we stocked 240 Atlantic salmon into Brushy Lagoon and today 120 were put into Craigbourne Dam. The fish were in the 4-5kg range. This should provide a bit of excitement for anglers over the Easter period. When our officers were stocking Craigbourne they noted that angler were catching some nice resident brown trout. The...
