Inland Fisheries Service News
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...
New season licence changes
This year the process for issuing full season angling licence renewals and new licences will change for the better! These changes will satisfy anglers wishes to hold a durable plastic licence card and will make it easier to renew or purchase online. This is the first year that renewals will be issued by email to...
The updated Hydro Tasmania lake levels page
The lake levels published by Hydro Tasmania have always been of interest to anglers as a guide to how well lakes may be fishing. Fluctuations in levels often have a direct influence over the behaviour of trout. A lake's level at the time of fishing can have a bearing on where anglers can fish and...
IFS in your inbox and mailbox in the next few weeks
On Friday 29 June 2012 the IFS sent out renewal notices by post for full season licence holders that do not have a verified email address. This will provide instructions on how to renew your angling licence online, by visiting a Service Tasmania store or an IFS licence agent. If you did not receive a...