Inland Fisheries Service News

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A map showing Brumbys Creek boating hazard
Aug. 5, 2016

Navigation hazard – Brumbys Creek

Hydro Tasmania wish to advise of substantial navigation hazards on Brumbys Creek, upstream of the Duck Pond near Fisheries Lane, Cressy. Extensive clearing of willow from creek channels and surrounding areas was done during winter 2016. Creek channels are not marked and willow stumps will be submerged at moderate to high water levels. Brumbys Creek...

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A view across Woods Lake
Aug. 4, 2016

Fat Fish Hidden in the Woods

Woods Lake is the perfect brown trout water for an early season visit. It is fertile and not too deep. There are good weed beds that provide a place for trout food to thrive. Being able to use bait, lure or fly provides an opportunity for everyone. The water level has risen quickly with this...

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Lake Mackintosh
Aug. 3, 2016

Ssshhhhh - it's a secret

The locals keep this one to themselves. Lake Mackintosh, on the West Coast near Tullah, holds some great trout. The lake is full from recent rain and the fish will be hungry after the cold weather. Although mostly a boat fishing lake, there are some shore based angling opportunities. Try the area from the Mackintosh...

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An Arthurs Lake tagged trout
Aug. 2, 2016

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...

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2016-17 one and five season licences
Aug. 1, 2016

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...