Inland Fisheries Service News
Arthurs Lake - a great early season option
Only yingina/Great Lake is more popular than Arthurs Lake and then only occasionally. This lake is the bread and butter destination of many Tasmanian trout fishermen. The reasons for this are simple; it has lots of fish and offers lots of way to catch them. After being closed for three months those with shacks and...
2016-17 Angling Licence starts today
Today is the start of 2016-17 angling licences. We want to make sure you know. If you are going fishing today, in one of our all year waters, you need a 2016-17 angling licence. If you’re going fishing on Saturday 6 August for the opening of the brown trout waters, you need a 2016-17 angling...
Fish a plenty in Lake King William
Lake King William is open for twelve months of the year. You could sneak a fishing trip in to Lake King William before the brown trout season opens on 6 August. There is a huge head of trout in the lake. All wild, mainly browns but with a sprinkling of rainbows to make things interesting....
Beware - Big Brown Trout
Lake Crescent is brim full and ready for the opening of the brown trout season on 6 August. There have been some monster fish caught from this lake over the past few years. They are not easy to catch but those that persist and get to know the lake regularly land thumping trout. The water...
Tooms Lake – we’re hoping for big things
Tooms Lake has gained a reputation as an early season venue. But if the conditions and water levels are right, angling can be rewarding for the whole season. Towards the end of last season, stories started to spread about big fish being caught. Fish in the 3-4kg range. The fish are feeding on the jollytail...
