Inland Fisheries Service News
Big salmon stocked in the lead up to the 2012/13 season
The IFS has stocked several waters across the State with big Atlantic salmon in the lead up to the opening of the 2012/13 season. In early July Craigbourne Dam and Lake Meadowbank were stocked with 150 salmon each and on July 10 another 150 salmon were stocked into Lake Rosebery, the fish for these stockings...
Inland Fisheries Compliance Update
The Inland Fisheries Service has 10 Authorised Fisheries Officers who regularly patrol inland waters throughout the state. Officers check that anglers are complying with the requirements of the Inland Fisheries Act 1995, ensure anglers are appropriately licensed and protect native and sports fisheries. Fisheries Officers also collect important data from anglers regarding creel data, angling...
New Anglers Access brochure and map for lakes Rosebery and Mackintosh
The IFS has published a new Anglers Access brochure and map for lakes Rosebery and Mackintosh in time for the 2012/13 season. The IFS is keen to promote underutilised fisheries with enormous potential to provide an excellent angling experience. Fabulous rainbow and brown trout are available along with the occasional stocking of Atlantic salmon at...
Tyenna River Anglers Access completed
The Tyenna River between Westerway and Maydena in Tasmania’s south enjoys a reputation as one of the State’s premier trout fishing rivers. The Tyenna is regularly in the top 10 most popular river fisheries in the state and enjoys a high catch rate. The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) and Anglers Alliance Tasmania have completed an...
It's closed season at most inland waters but there are still options
During the first week of June Inland Fisheries Compliance staff booked two anglers for fishing in a closed water, one at Lake Duncan and one at Brumbys Creek. Anglers are reminded that most inland waters remain closed until 4 August 2012. There are however quite a few options for those who wish to get their...
