Inland Fisheries Service News
Opening of the 2012/13 trout season this weekend
The 2012/13 brown trout season opens this weekend on Saturday 4 August. As with past years the Inland Fisheries Service expects that anglers will turn out in numbers across the State for the opening, which is a traditional celebration of the new trout fishing season. The Service will have several teams of Authorised Officers patrolling...
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...
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...
