Inland Fisheries Service News

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IFS staff member Rob Cordwell, with a typical Penstock Lagoon brown trout
Jan. 4, 2024

Penstock Lagoon Fishery Performance Assessment 2023

As part of the commitment under the Tasmanian Inland Recreational Fishery Management Plan 2018-28, surveys to assess the trout fishery at Penstock Lagoon were completed in July 2023, with a secondary follow up survey in December.  The report for these surveys is available on our website at Fisheries Performance Assessment Reports - Inland Fisheries Service...

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yingina / Great Lake rewarded many anglers over the Christmas/New Year period again
Jan. 1, 2024

Christmas holiday patrols wrap up - 2023

Over the Christmas/New Year period anglers around the State took advantage of some time off work and headed to their favourite trout fishing waters. Our Officers were on patrol and spoke with hundreds of anglers, with some outstanding fishing observed. In the highlands, yingina / Great Lake fished well for all methods. Fly anglers reported...

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Salmon Ponds
Dec. 22, 2023

The Salmon Ponds and Pancakes by the Ponds Cafe Christmas Closure

The Salmon Ponds and Pancakes by the Ponds cafe will be closed on December 23rd, 24th and Christmas Day and will re-open as usual on December 26th. Best wishes for the festive season! The Salmon Ponds Heritage Hatchery and Gardens

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Dec. 21, 2023

New members appointed to the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council

The Inland Fisheries Service is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council (IFAC). The new members will join current members for a period of four years who are appointed for their practical knowledge, industry, commercial and technical expertise in inland fisheries. Julianne Stevens returns for her second...

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Dec. 21, 2023

Inland Fisheries Service - Festive Season office closure

The Inland Fisheries Service head office will close for the Festive Season from Friday, 22 December 2023 at 2:00pm and will return to normal business hours on Tuesday 2 January 2024. We will have officers out and about so please say hello if you see us. Angling licences can still be purchased on our website, at...