Inland Fisheries Service News
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...
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...
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...
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...
More salmon stockings in the south
Meadowbank Lake and Craigbourne Dam have received Atlantic salmon averaging five kilograms this week. Thanks must go to Tassal for these fish. One hundred and fifty fish were stocked into each water on the 4th and 5th of July 2012. This is the first salmon stocking at Meadowbank for some time and a further boost...
