Inland Fisheries Service News
Recognise this person?
Inland Fisheries seek the assistance of the public in identifying the person pictured on the right who is believed to be able to assist with a current investigation. Information can be provided to the Inland Fisheries Service on 1300 INFISH (1300 463 475) or 0427 988 728.
The 2014/2015 angling season closed at brown trout waters 3 May 2015
The majority of inland waters closed to fishing at midnight 3 May 2015 for the current angling season. This is the end of the 2014/2015 trout season at the majority of Tasmanian waters. This does not mean all waters are closed to fishing as a number of waters are managed to close midnight 31 May...
Lake Barrington to be drawn down for maintenance during May and June
Hydro Tasmania advises that to facilitate access works around Lake Barrington the lake will be drawn down to 119.42m (2.5m below Full Supply Level (FSL)). The draw-down is planned as follows: Between 4th and 18th May 2015 the lake will be gradually drawn down to 119.42m (2.5m below FSL) Between 8am 18th May and 7pm...
Easter blitz targets on-water compliance
Fisheries Officers have been very busy over the Easter holiday period ensuring compliance with Inland Fisheries and Marine & Safety legislation. High profile land and boat based patrols were conducted across the central highlands inspecting 196 anglers for fishing licences, bag and size limits and vessel safety equipment. Good quality brown trout were inspected in...
The Win a Ford Ranger competition closed
The competition to win a brand new Ford Ranger has now closed. For all those who purchased a one or five season licence for the 2014-15 season we wish you luck in winning this fantastic prize. Come along to the Liawenee Trout Weekend on Saturday 16 May where the winner will be announced by the...
